Darrell Isbell
Overland,MO
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Silgan Plastics
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Create and maintain scheduling for approximately 30 non union and temporary agency employees
- Manage 17 production lines for one of the largest Plastics Manufacturing (Plastic Containers) facilities in North America
- Train, evaluate and mentor employees ranging from simple skills such as packing to skilled Operator technicians
- Guide employees to produce quality products in a 24/7 operation, effectively producing over 500,000 products per shift
- Monitor waste by recycling over 80% of in-house materials to reduce ecological impact.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Production Supervisor (Quality)
AMSTED Rail
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversaw and audited Production and Inspection procedures to ensure established standards were maintained
- Created new or revised policies and standards to meet changing customers’ needs
- Verified that Quality standards are met while striving to maintain Production Goals
- Trained, guided and monitored union Inspection personnel
- Teamed with Production Supervisors to ensure any issues that arose were addressed in a correct and timely manner
- Supported Third Party Agencies to conduct Federal Audits on castings to make sure Industry wide standards were maintained.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Covia/Unimin
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Monitor and maintain pumps in series to correct any deficiency in quality for a Silica sand mining operation
- Responsible for plant start up and shut down
- Maintain plant equipment consisting of conveyor systems, bucket elevators, dryers and related items
- Assist Shift Supervisor with obtaining samples and running chemical analysis
- Relieve operators as needed during shift for various purposes
- Work with load out personnel in obtaining and sieve testing samples during truck loading operations
- Qualified to fill in for any position within the plant as required.
Production Foreman
Venator
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Oversaw quality control throughout the entire plant and produced products within the manufacture specifications
- Implemented a safety cultural change within the chemical factory and focused on safety, quality, and productivity by continually providing training and guidance
- Performed audits on internal safety programs to correct safety hazards
- Managed 16 process control operators with the day-to-day workplace operations
- Responsible for the shift schedules, workstation assignments, rotations, and employee training.
Hvy Equip Oper/Welder
LaFarge/Holcim
03.2006 - 11.2016
- Conducted troubleshooting on plant equipment to quickly resolved breakdowns to prevent future instances
- Performed daily pre and post inspections on mobile and plant equipment and served as member of the district and plant safety leadership team for 3 years
- MSHA plant contact for inspections
- Lead man for six person crew at Alabaster plant in Calera, AL
- Utilized RCA for accident/injury investigations
- Assisted in developing health and safety policies for the Southern district encompassing 6 quarries
- Provided shift maintenance for a Large Quarry Operation consisting of 2 plants operating side-by-side.
Tactical Detachment NCOIC
U.S. Army Reserves
04.2000 - 05.2005
- Senior advisor for a 17-member team within the psychological operations detachment division and provided the audiovisual, broadcast developments, and media production for the military
- Performed television and radio interviews, technical operations, and oversaw the broadcast equipment setup
- Conducted topic research, fact checking, and script outline preparation
- Collected, evaluated, and reported relevant information from sources for the audience
- Responsible for monitoring, producing, and overseeing all media (print, radio, and television).
Instructor/Recruiter
U.S. Army
11.1983 - 04.2000
- Served as an instructor on the proper procedures for transporting personnel, equipment, and certifying HAZMAT within military aircraft
- Interviewed and counseled individuals who were interested in entering the military
- Analyzed their goals, conducted background checks, and explained the benefits and educational opportunities
- Trained and supervised the team on recruiting requirements and assessing candidates
- Followed all department operational procedures and safety protocols at all times as an instructor
- Was solely responsible for a $3 million budget and scheduled all levels of military school allocations.
Education
U.S. Army Satellite College Program
Skills
- Decision-Making / Analytical Skills
- Security
- Director/Supervisor
- Lean/Production Control
- Instructor/Recruiter
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Standard Operational Procedures (Military background)
- Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Quality based Performance bonus to increase Production and improve morale.
- Developed long term historical Quality improvements by implementing updated Work Instructions.
- Built cohesive production teams based on leaderships skills and experience to consistently increase FPY above desired minimums.
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Champion
- DOT Aggregate Course
- HAZ-MAT (Rail, Land, and Sea)
- OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER
Heavy Equipment
- Wheel and Pit Loaders
- Backhoes
- Stockpile Loaders
- Dozers
- Crane "24K Boom Truck"
- Water and Haul Trucks
- Excavators
- Plant Operator
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Silgan Plastics
10.2020 - 08.2021
Production Supervisor (Quality)
AMSTED Rail
10.2018 - 07.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Covia/Unimin
02.2018 - 09.2018
Production Foreman
Venator
02.2017 - 12.2017
Hvy Equip Oper/Welder
LaFarge/Holcim
03.2006 - 11.2016
Tactical Detachment NCOIC
U.S. Army Reserves
04.2000 - 05.2005
Instructor/Recruiter
U.S. Army
11.1983 - 04.2000
U.S. Army Satellite College Program
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Champion
- DOT Aggregate Course
- HAZ-MAT (Rail, Land, and Sea)
- OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER