Desi Bray
Spartanburg, SC,S.C.
Summary
Accomplished Plant Manager with a proven track record at Package Concepts, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs through strategic improvements. Expert in plant and warehouse operations, coupled with a strong ability to mentor and develop team members. Achievements include significant increases in team productivity and facility output, demonstrating both hard and soft skills.
Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Wolf Packaging
Greer, SC
10.2020 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
Plant Manager
Package Concepts
Greer, SC
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Oversaw daily operations of [Number] sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
Warehouse Supervisor
Fehrer Automotive
Duncan, SC
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Fehrer Automotive
Duncan, SC
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
Production Supervisor
Geart American Paper
Inman, SC
02.2007 - 04.2016
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Production Supervisor
Concept Packaging Group
Spartanburg, SC
06.1986 - 02.2007
- 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.
Education
GED -
Spartanburg High School
Spartanburg, SC02-1992
Skills
- Quality control
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Warehouse operations
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Warehouse safety
Accomplishments
Volunteer Friefighter (1984-2004)
doing mission work .
Helping my community out.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration or other recognized entities.
- Certified Power Industrial Truck opertor
- Environmental Health and Safety Certificate – National Environmental Health Association or Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Wolf Packaging
10.2020 - Current
Plant Manager
Package Concepts
02.2020 - 10.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
Fehrer Automotive
05.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Fehrer Automotive
01.2015 - 05.2016
Production Supervisor
Geart American Paper
02.2007 - 04.2016
Production Supervisor
Concept Packaging Group
06.1986 - 02.2007
GED -
Spartanburg High School