DARYLE STARKS
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Production and operations supervisor with a background in manufacturing, project coordination, and military plant operations. Leads production teams, tracks daily metrics, supports quality and safety standards, and keeps workflow aligned with output goals, training needs, and continuous improvement efforts.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift
Inman Mill
Enoree, South Carolina
10.2019 - Current
- Led team of 20 employees in daily production operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to productivity and product-quality standards.
- Coordinate production activities and provide frontline leadership to ensure operational requirements are consistently met.
- Evaluate product quality and advance only materials meeting established standards, helping maintain consistent high-quality output.
- Compiled and presented daily production metrics to management, aiding operational decision-making and enabling effective performance tracking.
- Communicate production priorities, performance expectations, and operational requirements to employees.
- Created a collaborative work environment that emphasized accountability and quality among team members.
Manufacturing Supervisor II – 3rd Shift
Shaw Industries
Enoree, South Carolina
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Directed a team of 60+ employees in wood manufacturing operations with responsibility for production efficiency, product quality, and workflow.
- Provided frontline leadership, employee direction, and operational oversight in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Identified and implemented opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency and minimize operational waste.
- Coordinated cross-department activities to ensure efficient material flow and maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Communicated production needs and priorities to align departmental efforts with operational goals.
- Monitored product quality, authorized compliant products, and isolated defects for further evaluation.
Project Manager
CREC Group, LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Directed a 15-member team responsible for HVAC and general maintenance projects supporting more than 90 buildings.
- Coordinated personnel, resources, priorities, and schedules to ensure smooth workflow across multiple concurrent projects.
- Monitored project scope, costs, and schedules to maintain alignment with organizational objectives and budgets.
- Facilitated timely completion of maintenance and facility projects through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Clarified project requirements and priorities across teams to ensure operational continuity.
Supervisor
Sodexo
Charleston, South Carolina
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Led a team of 20 employees while maintaining consistent facility standards and operational performance.
- Trained employees on operational expectations and procedures, resulting in improved staff performance.
- Monitored team activities and addressed operational needs, ensuring consistent service standards.
- Coordinated daily operations, reducing waste and enhancing service delivery.
Supervisor
G2 Secure Staff
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Supervised onsite activities and coordinated personnel to ensure operational requirements were met.
- Led a team of four employees supporting aircraft security and facility-cleanliness operations at Charleston Airport.
- Enhanced communication and coordination among team members across multiple client locations to streamline operations.
Military / Propulsion Plant Manager
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
06.1990 - 01.2015
- Led propulsion plant operations and managed a 60-person engineering team responsible for maintaining peak equipment and engine performance.
- Directed complex operational activities requiring strict adherence to safety, procedures, equipment requirements, and performance standards.
- Managed fuel operations, ensuring OSHA compliance and effectively preventing spills.
- Developed team capabilities through structured training and operational oversight, resulting in a proficient engineering team.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations and used results to develop a cohesive, highly skilled engineering team.
- Trained personnel in emergency response drills to enhance team coordination and improve casualty-response effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews High School
Charleston, South Carolina01-1990
Skills
- Production & Operations Management
- Quality compliance
- Safety compliance
- Performance metrics
- Cost control
- Process Improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Frontline Team Leadership
- Training development
- Performance Management
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional communication
- Operations support
- Workplace safety
- Audit support
- Problem solving
Personal Information
Title: Production Supervisor | Manufacturing Operations | Team Leadership
Timeline
Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift
Inman Mill
10.2019 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor II – 3rd Shift
Shaw Industries
02.2017 - 03.2019
Project Manager
CREC Group, LLC
12.2015 - 02.2017
Supervisor
Sodexo
08.2015 - 12.2015
Supervisor
G2 Secure Staff
06.2015 - 08.2015
Military / Propulsion Plant Manager
U.S. Navy
06.1990 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews High School