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Carl Harris

CORDOVA,TN

Summary

Talented Production Manager proficient in scheduling, inventory and team management. Versed in quality assurance, purchasing and administration of production operations. Offering 30 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and production environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Lead Manager

Syncreon Technology
Olive Branch, MS
02.2018 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental policies in all production operations.
  • Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
  • Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Coordinated with other departments on product design changes or new product development projects.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production output and data analysis.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
  • Implemented new technologies into existing systems that improved operational efficiencies.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
  • Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
  • Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Performed root cause analysis of any defects found during inspection procedures.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss process improvements, workflow issues and other related topics.
  • Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
  • Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.

Operations Supervisor

Jam Industries
Southaven, MS
03.2016 - 11.2017
  • Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Supervised warehouse activities such as loading and unloading shipments, picking orders, packing items for shipment.

Operations Manager

Whole Food Market
ATLANTA,, GA
08.2004 - 03.2016
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Management

Georgia Technical
Atlanta, GA
05-2011

Master of Arts - Marketing Management And Research

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-1996

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC
05-1986

Skills

  • Waste Reduction
  • Cost Reduction
  • Production Optimization
  • Standard Operating Procedures

Timeline

Production Lead Manager

Syncreon Technology
02.2018 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Jam Industries
03.2016 - 11.2017

Operations Manager

Whole Food Market
08.2004 - 03.2016

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Management

Georgia Technical

Master of Arts - Marketing Management And Research

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Livingstone College
Carl Harris