DAVID HAWKINS
Allendale,MI
Summary
Results-driven supervisor with 24 years of leadership experience in high-pressure production environments. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety as the co-chair of the safety committee since 2022 and holds OSHA 10 certification. Proven expertise in motivating teams, ensuring quality control, and optimizing production processes through effective communication and time management skills. Aiming to leverage extensive manufacturing knowledge to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Meijer Purple Cow Creamery
Holland, MI
05.2016 - Current
- Maintained workflow by monitoring the steps of processes and observed equipment and personnel.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and managed resolutions.
- Provided employee coaching and employment decisions.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours.
- Noted equipment problems and requested maintenance support to minimize downtime.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
- Resolved team member concerns and problems while facilitating solutions and forwarding complex matters to higher authorities.
- Checked building areas to verify working order and cleanliness.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Identified and communicated safety issues to the relevant personnel.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Conducted safety audits on a regular basis to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to identify root causes and corrective actions needed.
- Conducted monthly flash inspections on the entire facility to ensure compliance with regulations.
Supervisor / Product Coordinator
Almond Products
Spring Lake, MI
03.2011 - 05.2016
- Finalized quality audits
- Distributed employee work load
- Made sure all production goals were met in a safe and positive atmosphere
- Establish work procedures or schedules with scheduling manager to keep track of daily requirements and expectations
- Organized product in all departments
- Inspected all product for proper labeling
- Received all incoming product
- Created travelers, made bill of lading to ship product out
- Communicated with customers on requirements and product availability
- Use computers for various applications, such as word processing and excel.
Warehouse Shift Leader / Supervisor
Total Quality Incorporated
Grand Haven, MI
12.2008 - 03.2011
- Distributed customer orders to employees
- Ensured employees were meeting job requirements
- Final Inspection of product labeling
- Delegated and organized employees work load
- Finalized all material being shipped
- Controlled all quality audits
- Education
Roll Form Set Up / Operator
Shape Corporation
Grand Haven, MI
02.2005 - 10.2008
- New production line set up
- Finalized quality checks on product
- Rollform operation creating material
- Ensured all production goals were met
- Train and assist staff with production
Cell Leader
Engine Power Components
Grand Haven, MI
02.2001 - 02.2005
- Perform quality checks on products and parts
- Package finished products and prepare them for shipment
- Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications
- Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management
- Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process
- Determine work assignments and procedures
- Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures
- Met customer requirements with the use of the Kanban system
Education
High School Diploma - General Business
Grand Haven High School
06.1998
BBA - Business Management
Baker College
Muskegon, MISkills
- Shift Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Problem-Solving
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Production Line Management
- Decision Making
- Work Order Analysis
- Hiring and Training
- Flexible Schedule
- Active Listening
- Production Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Assigning Work
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Meijer Purple Cow Creamery
05.2016 - Current
Supervisor / Product Coordinator
Almond Products
03.2011 - 05.2016
Warehouse Shift Leader / Supervisor
Total Quality Incorporated
12.2008 - 03.2011
Roll Form Set Up / Operator
Shape Corporation
02.2005 - 10.2008
Cell Leader
Engine Power Components
02.2001 - 02.2005
High School Diploma - General Business
Grand Haven High School
BBA - Business Management
Baker College
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