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DeWayne Nash

Waterloo,IA

Summary

Profound knowledge and experience in a manufacturing and supply management regulations, and principles. Twenty-one plus years of experience as supervisor, and team lead. Promoted from level one production supervisor, to level two, in February of 2021. Supervised the full access frameless line, as well as the dynasty frame line. Kiting and dynasty boxing. Also, both dynasty and pinnacle holist, and box on demand. Functioned for extended periods of time overseeing all these departments simultaneously, with as many as 78 to 80 direct reports. Fifteen years in the shipping department as well, six of those were as an off-shift supervisor. Results-oriented business leader with more than sixteen years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor Level II

Omega Cabinetry (MasterBrand Cabinets)
01.2019 - Current
  • Supervising forty-nine team members Dynasty Base, Wall, and Special cabinet assembly & Cabinet Kitting Departments
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 45 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Omega Cabinetry
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Dynasty Hot List & Box on demand
  • Pinnacle Hot List
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.

Material handling supervisor, SPECIALIST

John Deere
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed the central warehouse operations, including traffic management and distribution
  • Responsible for training and maintaining new and current team members
  • Responsible for all safety related initiatives and activities, including OSHA
  • Lean improvement, , omega cabinets;

CI Special

Omega Cabinetry
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Conducted studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control and production record systems.
  • Recommended VA operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of tack time, and time studies data.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.

Department Lead

Omega Cabinetry
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Completed documentation for school, state and federal requirements.
  • Monitored customers and employees to evaluate loss prevention risks, performance and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
  • Chaired department meetings covering new implementations, problem-solving and other operational areas.

Shipping SUPERVISOR

01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Managed shipping and receiving activities for Omega cabinets with 2,500 plus orders processed daily.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
01.1990

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Ellsworth CC
Iowa Falls, IA
05.1987

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Records Administration
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Staff Management
  • Professional Relationships
  • 5S Principles
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Materials Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Expense Reduction

Timeline

Production Supervisor Level II

Omega Cabinetry (MasterBrand Cabinets)
01.2019 - Current

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Omega Cabinetry
06.2016 - 01.2019

Material handling supervisor, SPECIALIST

John Deere
01.2013 - 01.2016

CI Special

Omega Cabinetry
01.2011 - 01.2013

Department Lead

Omega Cabinetry
01.2008 - 01.2011

Shipping SUPERVISOR

01.2002 - 01.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Savannah State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Ellsworth CC
DeWayne Nash