Dale Brooks Jr
Chester,VA
Summary
Experienced Shift Lead Supervisor with background in overseeing team performance, coordinating shift operations, and maintaining high-quality standards. Strengths include strong leadership skills, keen problem-solving abilities, and effective communication techniques. Previous impact includes driving operational efficiency, improving team productivity, and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead Supervisor
Advansix
Chesterfield, VA
05.2020 - 10.2024
- Provided leadership and direction to shift staff, ensuring company policies and procedures were followed.
- Ensured all daily operations were in compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Created schedules for team members and monitored attendance records.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their abilities, skill levels, and experience.
- Performed disciplinary actions when necessary, following company guidelines.
- Conducted performance reviews for shift staff and provided feedback for improvement.
- Monitored quality of product output to ensure it met customer specifications.
- Analyzed data from previous shifts to identify trends in production issues or errors.
- Investigated workplace accidents and incidents thoroughly; prepared detailed reports outlining findings and corrective actions taken.
- Addressed employee grievances promptly; sought assistance from Human Resources if needed.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding materials needed for production runs.
- Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
Shift General
Advansix
Chesterfield, VA
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Directed and coordinated production operations to ensure quality and timely completion of products.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Monitored employee attendance records and addressed any discrepancies or issues that arose.
- Established team objectives, communicated expectations, and provided feedback on performance results.
- Analyzed production data to determine root causes of problems or opportunities for improvement.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding product specifications or changes in production schedules and priorities.
- Enforced rules and regulations relating to workplace safety and security measures within the facility.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Training Leader
Advansix
Chesterfield, VA
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed training plans and curricula to meet organizational objectives.
- Designed and delivered instructor-led trainings for employees.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge or skills among participants.
- Analyzed feedback from learners to improve training materials and delivery methods.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop content for trainings.
- Maintained records of employee participation in all training sessions.
- Assisted with the development of new hires by providing orientation sessions.
- Coordinated activities between departments responsible for delivering courses.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing training programs and suggested solutions accordingly.
- Actively participated in team meetings focused on discussing challenges faced by instructors or learners during a session.
- Collaborated closely with instructors to drive learning objectives, resulting in increase in program completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prince George H.S.
Prince George, VA06-1991
Some College (No Degree) -
Richard Bland College
Petersburg, VASkills
- Scheduling expertise
- Employee Training
- Decision-making capabilities
- Staff Motivation
- Workplace Safety
- Production Scheduling
- Operations Support
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Team motivation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Operations Management
- Daily workflows
- Policy Enforcement
- Production Reporting
- Staff Training and Development
- Employee Scheduling
- Quality Inspections
- Shift leadership
- Team Leadership
- Safety processes and procedures
- Positive Attitude
Timeline
Shift Lead Supervisor
Advansix
05.2020 - 10.2024
Shift General
Advansix
01.2019 - 05.2020
Training Leader
Advansix
03.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Prince George H.S.
Some College (No Degree) -
Richard Bland College
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