Derek Simpson
London,KY
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor at Flower's Bakery of London, LLC, with a proven track record in enhancing productivity through quality control and continuous improvement. Skilled in training and mentoring, adept at leading by example to achieve production targets. Demonstrates exceptional communication abilities, fostering team growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Flower's Bakery of London, LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Keep team member's morale and motivation to keep up positive productivity by using lead by example leadership tactics.
Owner/Operator
Simpson's Nuisance Wildlife Control, LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Make sure Customer's have a clear understanding of what we do as NWCOs and how each species we control is different in ways they are beneficial and ways they are harmful.
Break Person
Flower's Bakery of London, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- trained new operators in all positions on Cake Doughnut line.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Fire Control Specialist
Kentucky Army National Guard
10.2016 - 10.2023
- Held position as an E5/Sergeant with a squad under my command.
- In charge of making sure daily tasks were achieved in a timely and organized manner.
- Directed each team task so that such task were completed step by step safely.
- Completed leadership and developmental courses within the military to ensure my squad got the most knowledgeable training I could provide.
- Learned to communicate with entire chain of command so that all information and duties were handled at the correct level.
Flavor Operator
Flower's Bakery of London, LLC
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Operated machinery to ensure seamless production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance to maintain efficiency and safety.
- Assisted in ways to improve doughnut quality during and after the flavoring process.
- Frequently stayed in touch with wrapper operators to ensure doughnut distribution was balanced or directed to where needed.
- Improved workflow by organizing work areas and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Laurel High School
London, KY05-2013
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Finding strengths and weaknesses
- Communication
- Leading by example
- Production targets
- Schedule management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Flower's Bakery of London, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator
Simpson's Nuisance Wildlife Control, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Break Person
Flower's Bakery of London, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2024
Fire Control Specialist
Kentucky Army National Guard
10.2016 - 10.2023
Flavor Operator
Flower's Bakery of London, LLC
04.2015 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
North Laurel High School
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