Production Management Trainee
Carson McKee
Silgan Containers
Carthage,IL
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Results-oriented operations professional with nearly eight years of manufacturing experience, including four years in leadership roles. Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, collaborate across departments, and deliver operational results in a fast paced environment.
Work History
Information Technology Intern
3 Months- Partnered with knowledgeable IT personnel in the department to gain deeper understanding of the IT role.
- Supported end-to-end computer rollout across all facilities, pairing deployment with updated software installation.
- Accompanied work tickets and provided support for ticket completion.
Production Coordinator
6 Years 7 Months- Coordinated daily production operations across seven manufacturing departments to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved.
- Led and supported teams of 10-15 employees within each department, promoting teamwork, accountability, and operation efficiency.
- Led the company's specialized Shapes and Radius department, requiring advanced knowledge of unique manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow, and manufacturing practices.
- Monitored production performance and reported updates to leadership.
- Prepared and maintained reports on production output, quality metrics, and safety performance for upper management.
- Built strong working relationships across departments to improve communication and resolve operational issues.
Production Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Supervised daily production operations across multiple manufacturing lines to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
- Coordinated production schedules and managed the movement of raw materials by directing oil transfers and ensuring timely availability for manufacturing.
- Received inbound tanker deliveries and coordinated outbound shipments of food-grade scrap oil while maintaining accurate shipping documentation.
- Partnered with quality assurance lab to review product specifications, approve testing results, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Managed employee schedules, approved vacation requests, and adjusted staffing to meet operational demands.
- Conducted employee evaluations, provided coaching, and supported team development to improve performance and accountability.
- Reviewed production reports, corrected reporting discrepancies, and maintained accurate operational records using company software.
Production Management Trainee
7 Months- Created detailed process flowcharts for 13+ production lines, documenting manufacturing processes from start to finish to improve operational understanding and standardization.
- Documented production procedures, machine operations, and manufacturing processes to support training and continuous improvement
- Gathered, analyzed and reported production data to management, helping track progress and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with quality assurance and shipping department to analyze workflows and conducted quality audits/inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Organized and led meetings with cross-functional tea members to identify process improvements and implement operational changes.
- Participated in Continuous improvement projects focused on increasing production efficiency, workplace safety, and product quality.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Computer Networks And Security
Skills
Leadership
Team development
Performance management
Operations management
Process improvement
problem solving
Strategic planning
Project coordination
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Decision making
Time management
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel
Word
Powerpoint)
Documentation
Data analysis and reporting
Certification
Train The Trainer Forklift Class 1-5
NFPA 70E
Timeline
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