Damon Britt
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor experienced in optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Achieved consistent output and quality standards through effective team management and strategic planning. Focused on streamlining operations and fostering collaboration to overcome complex production challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Tesla Gigafactory Texas
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily container manufacturing and production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals were achieved.
- Led, trained, and scheduled production employees across assigned shifts and work areas.
- Monitored production schedules, assessed labor needs, ensured material availability, and tracked downtime and completed units to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated with maintenance to address equipment failures and minimize production delays.
- Conducted pre-shift safety meetings and job hazard reviews, performing workplace inspections to promote a safe working environment.
- Enforced OSHA requirements, company safety policies, PPE rules, and equipment operating procedures.
- Investigated workplace incidents, near misses, quality issues, and production problems.
- Implemented corrective actions and process improvements, effectively addressing injuries, minimizing waste, and reducing rework and downtime.
- Performed quality inspections and corrected defects before products were released or shipped.
- Worked with management, shipping, maintenance, and quality teams to meet customer deadlines.
- Coached employees on performance expectations and addressed attendance or conduct issues.
General production/machine operator
Target Distribution Center
Suffolk, VA
09.2016 - 02.2023
- Operated production machinery to manufacture and assemble containers, ensuring adherence to specifications. Set up machines, adjusted operating controls, and monitored equipment throughout the production process. Inspected finished products for defects and verified dimensions and quality standards. Followed production orders, work instructions, and daily manufacturing schedules. Loaded raw materials into machines and removed completed products safely. Performed routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance. Identified machine malfunctions and notified maintenance or supervision. Followed OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE rules, and company safety policies. Maintained production, quality, scrap, and downtime records to support operational efficiency. Used hand tools, measuring equipment, and material-handling devices to complete assigned work. Maintained a clean and organized work area using proper housekeeping and 5S practices. Worked with team members to meet production, safety, and quality goals.
- Operated high-speed production machinery to ensure efficient product flow.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production standards.
Education
No Degree -
Southampton High School
Courtland, VA06-2005
Skills
- Production management
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement
- Health and safety compliance
- Production targets
- Schedule management
- Staff management
- Staff development
- Training and mentoring
- Assembly and production
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [75] staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Tesla Gigafactory Texas
03.2023 - 05.2026
General production/machine operator
Target Distribution Center
09.2016 - 02.2023
No Degree -
Southampton High School