Darren Magley
New Carlisle,IN
Summary
Dedicated supervisor with over 10 years of experience in team management and performance optimization. Skilled in employee training, process improvement, and safety protocol implementation, contributing to enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Raco Inc
South Bend, Indiana
09.2016 - 02.2026
- Supervised daily operations and ensured smooth workflow across teams.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained compliance with regulations.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify improvement areas and enhance overall team effectiveness.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Maintained comprehensive records of employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions to support informed decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Identified process improvement opportunities that streamlined operations and contributed to enhanced productivity.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
RV Service Technician
Forest River
Elkhart, Indiana
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated assembly line machinery to assemble products efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area daily.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels and informed management when additional supplies were needed.
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
- Facilitated collaboration among departments to streamline operations.
Dye cutter
Colbert Packaging
Elkhart, Indiana
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated printing press to ensure consistent quality during production runs.
- Adjusted press settings according to job specifications and material types.
- Monitored ink levels and replenished supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal press performance and reliability.
- Adhered to safety protocols and guidelines while operating heavy machinery.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Reviewed daily production for continuous improvement opportunities to enhance overall output quality.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
Supervisor
Lewis Bakery
La Porte, Indiana
10.1997 - 01.2015
- Operated industrial mixers to prepare dough for various baked goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the production area throughout shifts.
- Loaded ovens with trays of products for optimal baking conditions.
- Monitored baking times and temperatures for consistent product quality.
- Assisted in packaging finished products for distribution and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes efficiently.
- Followed safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Assisted with the packaging and labeling of finished products.
- Loaded raw ingredients into mixing machines according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Prepared dough for baking according to recipe specifications.
- Ensured quality standards were met throughout the production process.
- Stacked boxes of finished products onto pallets for shipping purposes.
- Measured ingredients accurately for production recipes.
- Disposed of waste materials safely and responsibly in accordance with company policies.
- Adhered to strict hygiene protocols while handling food items.
- Organized supplies in designated storage areas to ensure easy access when needed.
- Reported any malfunctions or damage to equipment to supervisors immediately.
- Monitored oven temperatures during baking process.
- Operated automated bakery machinery in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating machinery.
- Recorded information such as batch numbers, quantities. onto log sheets.
- Dismantled bakery machines after each use and cleaned them thoroughly before reassembling them again.
- Transported materials between work stations using a hand truck or cart.
- Weighed ingredients accurately to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and coordinated maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and productivity in production lines.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement in operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions and operational issues.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Education
GED -
Michigan City School Corp
Michigan City, IN03-1988
Skills
- Operations management
- Team supervision
- Performance monitoring
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Safety protocols
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Task delegation
- Waste reduction
- Documentation and reporting
- Employee training
- Training and mentoring
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff management
- Staff discipline
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Employee motivation
- Staff education
- Excel and word experience
- Policy enforcement
- Industrial hygiene
Certification
AIB Certified
Timeline
RV Service Technician
Forest River
01.2018 - 01.2019
Dye cutter
Colbert Packaging
10.2017 - 12.2018
Supervisor
Raco Inc
09.2016 - 02.2026
Supervisor
Lewis Bakery
10.1997 - 01.2015
GED -
Michigan City School Corp