Derrick Nixon
Florence,AL
Summary
Talented Production Worker offering fifteen years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Proven provider of low-risk production and manufacturing services.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
CertainTeed
Russellville, AL
2021 - Current
- Supervised production team to ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored production processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
- Led shift meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and motivate staff performance.
- Resolved personnel issues promptly to maintain a positive work environment and productivity levels.
- Coordinated with Quality Control department to ensure products met customer specifications and complied with industry standards.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
Production Technician
CertainTeed
Russellville, AL
08.2018 - Current
- Lead production activities to ensure that material meets or exceeds established quality requirements
- Assist wit troubleshooting and problem solving
- Arranges for the support of other activities with maintenance and engineering
- Responsible for compiling required reporting information such as white water conditions and settings, process conditions and setting, machine settings, scrap and material quality
- Promote and support plant initiatives and adherence to CertainTeed safety standards
- Responsible for reporting all spill incidents and equipment or process upsets that may impact the environment
- Currently acting as Interim Production Supervisor
- Currently received Diamond Award for Open and Engaging Culture
Production Supervisor
CertainTeed
Russellville, AL
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervise production and maintenance activities to ensure that products meet or exceed all established quality requirements. Interprets specifications and makes judgement regarding the acceptability of production that is in process. Determines production priorities based on weekly schedules, manages daily assignments
- Manages all department-related activities which include selection, reviews, discipline, and safety for assigned staff. Through effective direction, counseling, and training, develop and maintain and effective organization through selection, development, overtime, motivation and mentoring of all employees.
- Provides leadership in assuring employee physical wellbeing and safety by the development, promotion and enforcement of an uncompromising safety attitude in both supervision and production employees and good safety practices measured by a safety record that exceeds and leads the industry.
- Develop and assign goals and objectives that coincide with the established department goals, holding subordinates accountable for their performance.
- Develop and maintain a high degree of technical expertise of the production process. Have an understanding of the system and operation.
- Understands Lean Manufacturing Principles(Kaizen, 5S, Pilot Projects) and participates, supports and is familiar with Continuous Improvements methodology as it relates to WCM initiatives.
- Trouble-shoot and resolve manufacturing production process problems. Arranges for Maintenance and Engineering support as needed.
Production Technician
CertainTeed
Russellville, AL
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Lead production activities
to ensure that material meets or exceeds established quality requirements - Assist wit troubleshooting and problem solving
- Arranges for the support of other activities with maintenance and engineering
- Responsible for compiling required reporting information such as white water conditions and settings, process conditions and setting, machine settings, scrap and material quality
- Promote and support plant initiatives and adherence to CertainTeed safety standards
- Responsibility for compliance within the Emergency Management System. Primary duties include leading trained operators with the execution of them assigned responsibilities, obtaining support or assistance as needed to resolve environmental issues
- Responsible for reporting all spill incidents and equipment or process upsets that may impact the environment
Dry End Operator
CertainTeed
Russellville, AL
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Relieved on all departments on need to basis.
- Stayed involved on house cleaning and 5S
Education
WCM Yellow Belt
Saint Gobain
Russellville, AL03-2017
GED -
Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals, AL04-1998
Skills
- Production processes observation
- Standard operating procedures understanding
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Materials knowledge
- Crew management
- Employee training
- Forklift driving
- Material handling
- Strong computer skills
- Familiar with SAP
- Excellent attendance practices
Timeline
Production Technician
CertainTeed
08.2018 - Current
Production Supervisor
CertainTeed
10.2016 - 08.2018
Production Technician
CertainTeed
01.2015 - 10.2016
Dry End Operator
CertainTeed
01.2007 - 01.2015
Production Supervisor
CertainTeed
2021 - Current
WCM Yellow Belt
Saint Gobain
GED -
Muscle Shoals High School