Earnest Johnson Jr.
Katy,TX
Summary
Production manager with experience in improving operational processes for small- and medium-scale manufacturers. Recognized for designing, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements that reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Skilled in establishing effective quality control and safety programs that encourage initiative-taking participation throughout the manufacturing floor. A strong communicator, adept at building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput. Demonstrated management expertise guides teams to success and fosters meaningful relationships with customers and employees to sustain business operations. Possesses a robust background in maintenance, facilities management, and inventory control, seeking to bring talent and vision to an organization that rewards proven success in process improvement, preventative and corrective preservation activities, and team leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rote Manager
TruGreen
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides following schedules, safety procedures, and label instructions.
- Diagnosed and resolved customer issues through service calls.
- Recommended products and services.
- Maintained vehicles and equipment.
- Trained staff on TruGreen’s safety procedures
- Tracked daily production goals and targets.
- Prepared production cards and managed scrap tickets
- Substituted for absent personnel as needed.
Supervisor, Sheet Metal
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Monitored daily production schedules to comply with safety, cost, and quality guidelines.
- Trained, instructed, and supervised employees using established production methods for quality and safety.
- Assigned work, procured parts, and communicated production requirements.
- Conducted quality and safety audits and generated maintenance requests.
- Maintained a safe work environment.
- Met and exceeded company metrics for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Documented and completed production reports, scrap tickets, accident reports, and discipline notices.
- Utilized measurement tools to track key indices, identify trends, and take corrective action.
- Completed required systems work (Mapics, Kronos, Kaizen)
- Used Lean tools to enhance operating efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality and safety.
- Performed other duties as required.
Team Lead, Sheet Metal
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed day-to-day Assembly operations, ensuring processes and procedures delivered quality products on time.
- Trained employees in methods, quality, machine/tool operations, safety, and housekeeping
- Coordinated inventory and assembly line flow, managed changeovers, and ensured correct materials matched the BOM.
- Tracked daily production goals.
- Prepared production cards and managed scrap tickets
- Substituted for missing personnel as needed.
Quality Control Auditor / Calibration Coordinator
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ensured products met established standards for reliability, usability, and performance.
- Developed, recommended, and monitored corrective and preventive actions.
- Evaluated audit findings and implemented corrective actions.
- Monitored risk management activities and document management systems.
District Manager
Healthcare Services Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed a team of 7 Environmental Service Managers and 45 Housekeeping staff across hospitals and nursing homes.
- Managed work within budget requirements and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Conducted site and employee evaluations.
- Administered quality control systems and facility maintenance.
- Planned work routines and schedules for cleaning personnel.
- Oversaw personnel functions including hiring, suspension, and disciplinary reviews.
- Managed annual operating budget, supplies, and inventory.
- Processed payroll for employees and conducted daily labor reviews.
- Addressed customer and employee relations issues.
- Ensured contract requirements and supported customer retention.
Electrical Preservationist
Rowan Companies
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed all activities for the preservation and integrity of oil rig equipment.
- Managed data collection and verification for electrical equipment preservation
- Oversaw calibration and instrumentation tools, supervision of preservation activities, tracking, reporting, and certification.
- Ensured safe execution of preservation actions and compliance with regulatory bodies.
- Completed third-party inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Organized SAP/IFS systems for safety-critical maintenance
- Conducted inspections and coordinated risk assessment.
Operations Manager of Facilities
Aramark Sports and Entertainment (Reliant Stadium)
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Hired, scheduled, and trained staff.
- Developed and managed staff performance
- Oversaw sanitation and maintained compliance with operations standards.
- Scheduled work assignments and performed inspections to identify improvements.
- Planned work routines and managed personnel functions.
- Maintained compliance with company and customer policies.
- Managed supply inventory and implemented budgets.
- Provided regular reports for district management and customers.
Director of Facilities & Security
Asia Society of Texas
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised and trained housekeeping, engineering, and security staff
- Conducted site evaluations and maintained facilities.
- Administered quality control systems and ensured compliance with contractual obligations.
- Oversaw budget, procurement, and inventory.
- Conducted employee evaluations and managed payroll.
- Planned work routines and managed hiring and discipline for supervisory staff.
Environmental Service & Facilities Director
Crothall (Memorial Hermann Hospital System)
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed 60 Environmental Service staff and one assistant director, plus one operations manager.
- Maintained business in line with financial goals and managed job budgets.
- Administered quality control systems and facility maintenance.
- Managed recognition and disciplinary actions.
- Trained subordinates and managers
- Ensured compliance with operations and contractual obligations.
- Created and managed annual operating budget and hospital inventory
- Conducted employee evaluations and processed payroll.
- Collaborated with customers to ensure contract satisfaction and retention.
Education
BSc - Architecture Engineering
Prairie View A&M
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Six Sigma & Lean Methodologies
- Process Re-engineering
- Workflow Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Maintenance Systems/HVAC
- Operations Management
- Geothermal Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Environmental Service
- Inventory & Safety Controls
- Corrective Preservation
- Departmental Budgets
- QA/QC
- Resource Allocation
- Contract Management
- Team Development & Training
- Staff Hiring & Supervision
- Employee Evaluations
- Blueprint Reading
- Customer / Employee Relations
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Management and Strategy Institute (2019)
- Electrician License #374966 (2016)
- Certification in Microcomputer Applications Occupational Technology, MTI College of Business and Technology (2006)
Awards
Promoted three times in 5 years—from Operations Manager to Director—at Medi-Dyn/Crothall for Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Maintained a 1% turnover rate as Environmental Service Director, Achieved 90th percentile rankings for Press Ganey and employee satisfaction for nine consecutive months as Environmental Service Director
Timeline
Rote Manager
TruGreen
01.2023 - 01.2025
Supervisor, Sheet Metal
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2020 - 01.2023
Team Lead, Sheet Metal
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2019 - 01.2020
Quality Control Auditor / Calibration Coordinator
Goodman Manufacturing
01.2017 - 01.2018
District Manager
Healthcare Services Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Electrical Preservationist
Rowan Companies
01.2014 - 01.2016
Operations Manager of Facilities
Aramark Sports and Entertainment (Reliant Stadium)
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Facilities & Security
Asia Society of Texas
01.2011 - 01.2013
Environmental Service & Facilities Director
Crothall (Memorial Hermann Hospital System)
01.2006 - 01.2011
BSc - Architecture Engineering
Prairie View A&M
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