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Dexter Beason

Madison,MS

Summary

Professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Shift Production Manager

Continental Carbonics
08.2022 - Current
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Lead Industrial safety programs that help ensure the protection and safety of all employees.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.

Quality and Production

Mercedes Benz US International
08.2018 - Current
  • Maintain assembly line keeping up with downtime; making sure rotation is straight; keep tpm board up dated; and order all supplies
  • Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests
  • Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
  • Double-check connections to ensure they match and record any discrepancies in assembly log
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, attending seminars, watching industry videos, etc
  • Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work
  • Maintain and service all equipment when necessary.

Shipping Supervisor

Fleetwood Metal Industries
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Manage day to day shipping operations for on time delivery of sheet metal products to Honda customers in U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • Managed inventory moves to new warehouse location during new facility expansion to improve shipping operations
  • Responsible for 3 shift operations with 3 team leads and 36 associates
  • Manage (JIT) Just In Time Operations for delivery of over 22 shipments daily
  • Schedules and manage expedite shipment when necessary to all customers to include international shipments to Mexico and Canada
  • Manage FIFO of inventory ensure no out of date materials are being sent to customers
  • Submits EDI transmissions to ensure customer notifications are be sent to customers once shipments are released
  • Certify and train all forklift operators for safe operations.

Nissan Lead Tech

Nissan North America
01.2009 - 09.2017
  • Maintain assembly line keeping up with downtime; making sure rotation is straight; keep tpm board up dated; and order all supplies
  • Ensure production area is safe to work, productive and has required inventory
  • Maintain production machines and equipments
  • Ensure equipment and work floor is clean, safe and well-maintained to the 5S standard
  • Monitor and control processes using visual aids, process data and on-line testing
  • Identify and debug problems in processes, products, equipment and work for solution
  • Resolve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete situation variables where limited standardization exists
  • Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List
  • Provide training to technicians on plant operations
  • Promote safe and healthy production environment and perform safe work practices always
  • Establish and perform high performance standards characterized by integrity
  • Support field personnel and engineering staff in production data management
  • Lead and direct operators to ensure production requirements are met
  • Create production graphs and analyze production trends using Aries, DSS, Excel
  • Developed failure database for artificial lift and assist in analyzing performance
  • Support data management and technical evaluation efforts of team
  • Recommend new approaches to streamline team's data management
  • Trained new hires as and when directed.

Nissan Tech

Nissan North America
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Assembled and installed various components on the assembly line
  • Examined products to ensure conformance to quality standards
  • Monitored and adjusted gauges, valves and switches
  • Operated computerized and manual equipment for production processes
  • Completed appropriate paperwork associated with production work.

Lead Quality Inspector

La-Z-Boy Furniture
01.1991 - 01.2003
  • Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results
  • Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
  • Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
  • Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work
  • Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database
  • Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs
  • Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
  • Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Education

General Academics Studies Diploma -

Newton County High School
Newton, MS
01.1990

Skills

  • Material Planning
  • Quality Control Management
  • Economic modeling/business analysis
  • Product Planning
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Safety Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Cost Control

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Night Shift Production Manager

Continental Carbonics
08.2022 - Current

Quality and Production

Mercedes Benz US International
08.2018 - Current

Shipping Supervisor

Fleetwood Metal Industries
10.2017 - 07.2018

Nissan Lead Tech

Nissan North America
01.2009 - 09.2017

Nissan Tech

Nissan North America
01.2003 - 01.2009

Lead Quality Inspector

La-Z-Boy Furniture
01.1991 - 01.2003

General Academics Studies Diploma -

Newton County High School
Dexter Beason