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Dameion Gumbs

Carson

Summary

Production Superintendent at CARGILL with expertise in operational excellence and safety compliance. Skilled in budget management and strategic planning, consistently leading teams to surpass production targets while improving quality assurance. Notable achievements include process optimization and cultivating a collaborative work environment, driving substantial efficiency gains.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Superintendent

CARGILL
Hazleton
08.2021 - 10.2024
  • Expertly provide strategic operational oversight for all production and operations in the Chocolate Refining and Melting Department, including spearheading safety, quality, operational effectiveness, and financial performance of each team.
  • Oversee increased production in the Melting Department while ensuring the implementation of employee, food and feed safety, and environmental compliance with company standards and goals.
  • Exhibit operational expertise in establishing production priorities, resulting in the achievement of the Lindt contract.
  • Execute operational efficiency improvements that include plant manufacturing system standardization, quality control, safety, production reliability excellence, and maintenance and operators’ best practices.
  • Lead over 54+ employees, directing tactical operations and quality management deliverables to ensure customer, product, and quality standard requirements are met within approved specifications.
  • Demonstrate accountability for all internal and external operating and regulatory procedures on staff, food, and feed safety, including aligning its strategic execution with health, safety, and quality standards, and government regulations.
  • Exceed financial performance targets by directing and controlling the capital and operating budgets for a single plant.
  • Exemplify judgment in developing the team and making decisions on hiring, talent management, and disciplinary actions.
  • Supervised daily production operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated scheduling of production loads to meet demand requirements.
  • Monitored inventory levels and coordinated material supply with vendors.
  • Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Conducted regular inspections of production facilities to identify potential issues or hazards.
  • Oversaw production process and selected, ordered and purchased production materials.

Production Manager

CARGILL
Fullerton
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Integral in guaranteeing safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale objectives through leading all production and operating processes while directing the operations agenda and handling an engaged team that executes business deliverables.
  • Served as the site management representative of 45+ staff for 12 hours a day and 5 days a week in a leading world food company.
  • Supervised operations of three production packaging lines, monitoring product quality to ensure they meet required standards.
  • Liaised between operating business units, contractors, customers, and external regulatory agencies to sustain adequate communication while adhering to organizational policies, like safety, environmental, sanitation, and work quality standards.
  • Provided training to employees on relevant environmental health and safety requirements to assure regulations competency.
  • Managed scheduling and assignment of production staff tasks.
  • Coordinated with quality control to maintain product standards.
  • Implemented safety protocols for a secure work environment.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.

Production Manager

AG LAYNE
Glendale
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Acted as a key contributor to the safety and quality standards of the leading chemical distributor worldwide, managing and coordinating chemical production shifts and product lines per established qualifications.
  • Evaluated productivity and performance levels of 35+ personnel on split shifts while maintaining production and distribution levels.
  • Implemented a safe work environment while organizing plant operations per company policies, regulations, and standard procedures.
  • Administered performance appraisals of the production team and recommended appropriate training programs to heighten competency, building a robust leadership bench that is customer-focused and flexible to achieve operational excellence.
  • Accountable for achieving plant production goals, including maintaining good working relationships among personnel on shifts.
  • Collaborated with the department heads to maintain updated information on plant production, purchasing, and shipping.
  • Oversaw daily production activities to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Coordinated with quality control to maintain product standards.
  • Implemented safety protocols for a secure work environment.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.

Production Supervisor

LISI AEROSPACE
Torrance
05.2013 - 08.2015
  • Integral in the drive and defense collar production as the production supervisor for the worldwide manufacturer of aerospace fasteners.
  • Directed 2 production leads and 12 machine operators running 16+ production machines producing 200K+ aluminum parts daily.
  • Enhanced production by 50K+ parts per day by improving efficiencies and cycle times on the Davenport and Euro turn machines.
  • Led the C-shift Safety committee and oversaw a 5S project that improved material waste and on-time delivery by 85.
  • Performed professional development activities to staff members on proper phone etiquette, product knowledge, escalation, and de-escalation methods for all issues to achieve department goals.

Production Supervisor

BEST FORMULATIONS
Los Angeles
04.2009 - 05.2013
  • Directed daily quality assurance of production operations and workflow while training support staff in the medicine, gelatin, and sanitation departments for a leading contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements in soft gel capsules and drugs.
  • Managed 35+ direct reports and 10+ temporary staff while working extensively on FDA and USDA audits with the Quality department.
  • Organized the company’s cross-training program, including implementing a STOP program to reduce on-the-job injuries.
  • Developed and implemented new SOPs while executing the liquid processing of nutritional supplement products.
  • Supervised daily production operations to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Coordinated workflow between departments to optimize resource allocation.
  • Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
  • Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
  • Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.

Education

Major in Business Management -

BRYANT STRATTON COLLEGE
Parma, OH

Associate of Arts -

EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Torrance, CA

Skills

  • Warehouse Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Production & Manufacturing
  • Budget & Finance
  • Business Development
  • Office Administration
  • Project Management
  • Production Control
  • CGMP & GMP
  • Customer Service
  • FDA Compliance
  • Inventory Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Weighing & Measuring
  • Safety Compliance
  • Staff Training & Supervision
  • Documentation
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Keen Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning & Direction
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Production planning
  • Budget management
  • Process optimization
  • Employee training
  • Problem solving
  • Manufacturing reports creation

Certification

RCA Certified Training | April 2021

Timeline

Production Superintendent

CARGILL
08.2021 - 10.2024

Production Manager

CARGILL
01.2018 - 08.2021

Production Manager

AG LAYNE
08.2015 - 01.2018

Production Supervisor

LISI AEROSPACE
05.2013 - 08.2015

Production Supervisor

BEST FORMULATIONS
04.2009 - 05.2013

Major in Business Management -

BRYANT STRATTON COLLEGE

Associate of Arts -

EL CAMINO COLLEGE

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