Douglas Champion
Oxford,Alabama
Summary
Production specialist with strong background in overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and drive productivity in fast-paced environments. Known for strategic problem-solving, adaptability, and fostering collaborative work environments. Skilled in lean manufacturing, quality control, and resource management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Gold Bond Building Products
07.2007 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08-1996
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Team development
- Safety management
- Production optimization
- Root-cause analysis
- Cost reduction
Certification
- Certified Regional Quality Assurance Supervisor, American Society for Quality - 2002
- Thayer Leadership Training - 2006
- Certified Deacon, Southern Baptist Association - 2010
Timeline
Production Manager
Gold Bond Building Products
07.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Jacksonville State University
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