Elliott Shifflett
Russellville,Kentucky
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Carpenter Co.
Russellville, KY
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Production Supervisor
Hendrickson Trailer Suspensions
Clarksville, TN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
Business Unit Manager
Emerson Hermetic Motors
Russellville, KY
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Noted equipment problems and requested maintenance support to minimize downtime.
- Directed safety meetings and checked team compliance with protective equipment and behavioral practices.
- Provided employee coaching and employment decisions.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours.
- Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices.
- Maintained workflow by monitoring the steps of processes and observed equipment and personnel.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and managed resolutions.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
Department Lead/Set-up Technician
Emerson Hermetic Motor
Russellville, KY
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Checked production plans to understand upcoming sequences and machinery requirements.
- Prepared production equipment for operation to produce laminations and stator motors.
- Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.
- Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Abide by 5S methodology and "Just in Time" manufacturing.
Operations Manager
Wash Masters
Russellville , KY
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for a four to eight-member team.
- Consistently met financial targets with close monitoring of expenses, labor hours and supply use.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
Bakery Clerk/Supervisor Trainee
Costco
Lexington, KY
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory.
- Developed incident management strategy, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and timely resolution.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Followed code dating procedures and adhered to legal regulations governing product labeling and packaging.
General Labor Worker
Wrenn Excavation
Russellville, KY
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers and falling objects, maximizing safe working conditions.
- Inspected equipment prior to operation for safe operations.
- Handled the assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Adhered to all company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Operated excavators, dump trucks and skid steer heavy equipment, moving heavy machinery, piping and supplies to target locations.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
Navy Aircrewman
United States Navy
Pensacola, FL
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Performed maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturer specifications and followed all manuals and policies to complete high-quality, accurate work.
- Gained and implemented valuable knowledge by participating in all aircraft maintenance training and special projects.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Reviewed specifications and blueprints to understand proper techniques for maintaining aircraft integrity and functionality.
- Isolated problematic components and initiated troubleshooting techniques to resolve malfunctions, restore functionality and optimize performance.
- Observed key safety protocols and practices at all times, including when operating dangerous equipment near team members or expensive systems.
Student Assistant
Agriculture Information Center
Lexington, KY
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Performed wide range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs.
- Assisted with clerical needs including answering telephone calls, performing database management and drafting correspondence.
- Obtained and organized files and research papers to make important documents easier to find.
- Used library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources.
- Maintained well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to share with patrons and visitors.
- Verified accurate recording of all lending transactions in library logs.
- Delivered accurate recordkeeping for all library inventory, including periodicals and books.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY03.2010
Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Electricians Mate "A" School
Pensacola, FL08.2012
Humanities
University Of Burgundy
Dijon, FR07.2009
Skills
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Production target management
- Cost reduction and containment
- Supervision & leadership
- Performance reporting
- Productivity improvement specialist
- Quality control
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Carpenter Co.
11.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Hendrickson Trailer Suspensions
08.2023 - 11.2023
Business Unit Manager
Emerson Hermetic Motors
02.2021 - 07.2023
Department Lead/Set-up Technician
Emerson Hermetic Motor
11.2018 - 02.2021
Operations Manager
Wash Masters
04.2015 - 11.2018
Bakery Clerk/Supervisor Trainee
Costco
09.2013 - 04.2015
General Labor Worker
Wrenn Excavation
10.2012 - 09.2013
Navy Aircrewman
United States Navy
08.2011 - 09.2012
Student Assistant
Agriculture Information Center
08.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University Of Kentucky
Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Electricians Mate "A" School
Humanities
University Of Burgundy
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