Damel Dukes
Vance,SC
Summary
Results-driven Production Leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in lean manufacturing techniques, quality control processes, and workflow optimization to enhance production output and minimize downtime. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and team cohesion. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Leader
Delhaize
Elloree, SC
08.2004 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily production schedules to ensure timely workflow completion.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and arranged necessary maintenance.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Led team meetings to discuss production goals and challenges.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in production areas.
- Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
- Executed and coordinated employee training to meet quality requirements.
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Checked finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards were met before use.
- Coordinated material supply to assembly line, regulated flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements.
- Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
- Interpreted, understood, and communicated information on job tickets, configured production operations to meet specifications and prioritized job tickets by due date.
- Conducted regular meetings with production staff to review performance objectives and goals.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce operational costs while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Elloree High School
Elloree, SCSkills
- Production scheduling
- Team training
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective leadership
- Team member motivation
Timeline
Production Leader
Delhaize
08.2004 - 07.2025
Elloree High School