Dustin Palmer
Production Supervisor
Fernley,NV
Summary
- Experienced production leader knowledgeable about Manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be a team leader and or team member.
- Quick Hands on learner
- Seeking employment with new growth, skill and retirement opportunities
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Redwood Materials
03.2024 - Current
- Operate chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Successfully operate equipment to produce commercial-grade products.
- Implement safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Follow all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Coordinate with other departments on timely delivery of raw materials for production.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and restore optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals and know when to call for assistance from Maintenance.
- Actively training in board operations for Hydro
- proficient and knowledgeable within Ms2 operations
- help ensure team daily culture tone has been set
- Perform daily inspection to PAPR equipment and help others with donning, doffing, and inspecting their PAPR equipment
- Operate and learn in a startup based environment with minimal hands on training
Production Supervisor
Sherwin-Williams
07.2019 - Current
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform filling and manufacturing of specified products.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production goals, to increase worker output and reduce safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity and quality concerns.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and managers.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of finished goods and raw materials within manufacturing site.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to manufacturing operators.
- Managed team of 22 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines
Manufacturing Operator
Sherwin-Williams
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Operated equipment safely with team of operators.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
- Monitored equipment, pumps, and blowers during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Picker Packer
MSC Industrial Supply
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Convenience Store Manager
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed employee hours to set schedule and store operation budget appropriately, personally covering cashier shifts and general store duties to minimize store labor cost during slow hours.
- Safeguarded store and engaged in cash and inventory control through security equipment and procedures and eliminated store liability by adherence to applicable alcohol and tobacco regulations.
- Completed daily paperwork on sales reporting, banking and payroll reporting.
- Managed appropriate inventory levels of product at store to avoid shrink and waste, placed orders for inventory running low and evaluated sales performance of items to plan for future stocking strategy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute
Rancho Cordova, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Fernley High School
Fernley, NV 05.2001 -
Skills
Staff Development
Manufacturing
Production Management
Equipment Monitoring
Production and Processing
Staff Management
Schedule Development
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Distribution
Resource Allocation
Process Improvement
Additional Information
Head youth pastor and facilitator Victory Tabernacle Church Sacramento CA 2007-2011
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Redwood Materials
03.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Sherwin-Williams
07.2019 - Current
Manufacturing Operator
Sherwin-Williams
12.2014 - 07.2019
Picker Packer
MSC Industrial Supply
08.2011 - 12.2014
Convenience Store Manager
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
05.2010 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Fernley High School
05.2001 -
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