SC Production Supervisor
CHRIS DAVIS
New Process Steel
125 Lee St ,MS
30
years of professional experience
Production leader with a history of improving output, reducing downtime, and raising quality in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Known for supervising 20+ employees, training operators, coordinating cross-functional schedules, and implementing planning and quality systems that improved efficiency, shortened lead times, and strengthened daily plant performance.
Work History
SC Production Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated daily schedules with shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams to optimize workflow and ensure timely production.
- Monitored safety procedures and enforced plant rules across production shifts.
- Inspected steel product quality during processing and routed nonconforming material for correction.
- Trained operators on equipment setup, line changes, and work instructions.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Managed material flow between coils, staging areas, and finishing operations.
- Supported new steel production crews on slit coil and cut-to-length lines.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Recommended and implemented measures that improved production methods and elevated product quality.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment, enhancing quality and streamlining production flow.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and operational problems.
- Coordinated resources across various teams and projects to ensure efficiency.
- Supported maintenance staff during equipment shutdowns and line troubleshooting.
- Reviewed production reports and communicated status with plant management.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
PRODUCTION MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
28 Years- Motivated employees to improve performance and meet or exceed production targets 85%
- Reduced equipment downtime by 15% within 3 months through proactive monitoring and targeted preventive maintenance initiatives.
- Led production operations to achieve a 20% increase in efficiency within 6 months by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Led team of production workers, driving performance and ensuring alignment with production goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines
- Resolved production issues within 24 hours, implementing strategic solutions that enhanced productivity by 5% and reduced downtime significantly.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output
- Resolved maintenance and repair issues within 48 hours, implementing strategic solutions that improved equipment uptime 20%.
- Developed a robust productivity monitoring framework that tracked employee attendance and performance, leading to improved operational efficiency and a 10% reduction in absenteeism within 3 months.
- Conducted regular safety audits that enhanced compliance with regulations, fostering a culture of safety and accountability across all organizations.
- Implemented a new production planning framework that reduced lead times, enhancing overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Achieved a 20% reduction in downtime within 3 months by implementing quality assurance protocols and optimizing production processes.
- Enhanced overall equipment effectiveness by identifying and resolving key issues, leading to a more efficient production process and higher output.
- Implemented a quality assurance framework that empowered team members, leading to a significant reduction in error rates and improved overall production outcomes within 6 months.
- Developed a proactive quality assurance culture that empowered team members, leading to significant reductions in error rates and improved production outcomes.
Education
MASTERS - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BASIC - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Skills
APQP
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Development Principles
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
ISO Standards
Efficiency Improvement
Continuous improvement
6S
KAIZEN
Production Management
Process control
Documentation Control
Maintenance Planning
Manufacturing Processes
MRP
SAP
OSHA Regulations
Safety compliance
Safety Culture
Action planning
Team Performance Improvement
Performance Monitoring
Performance Evaluation
Operational Management
Team leadership
Team supervision
Training
Workforce Training
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Adaptability
Communication
Effective communication
Customer service
Shipping/Receiving
Material handling
Inventory tracking
Procedure standardization
Improvement strategies
Root-cause analysis
Maintenance
Manufacturing processes
Production targets
Management systems
Documentation Control
Personal Information
Title: Production Manager
Timeline
SC Production Supervisor
New Process Steel
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
PRODUCTION MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL/VARI FORM
12.1996 - 12.2024Read More
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
MASTERS from MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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FANSHAWE COLLEGE
BASIC from MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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