Eric Jeffries
Niles
Summary
Professional production specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing resources and fostering productive work environment. Expertise in safety protocols, inventory management, and process improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor/Plant Manager
Vestis
02.2020 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Trained team members on equipment usage and best practices for operational efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely replenishment of materials to meet production demands.
Plant Operations Manager
Fapco, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Directly in charge of the Profit and Loss (PNL) of the plant.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Improved plant efficiency by optimizing production processes and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Increased employee retention through effective communication, team building activities, and opportunities for professional growth.
Warehouse Manager
Wedi Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Determined shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods
- Reviewed and analyzed on-hand order and backorder to reduce backlogs
- Managed staff schedules, optimizing labor resources for peak operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Planned and executed facility layouts that maximized storage capacity while maintaining optimal workflow efficiency.
Supervisor of Manufacturing, Production, Industry, Methods and Standards
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Established documented improved productivity and quality measures
- Facilitated compliance with Environmental Health & Safety as indicated by audit scores
- Employed forward thinking, strategic leadership and innovation by eliminating 2nd shift
- Attained ACE Silver status in paint department and Bronze status in coil department
- Reduced inventory by converting paint department from bulk to daily-feeding system
Shift Coordinator
Pilkington
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Motivated goal-oriented associates by being a positive, ethical and energetic leader
- Actively participated as a Safety and Breakage Reduction Team Member
- Collected, analyzed and presented data through close monitoring of production
- Improved uptime, yield and man minutes/piece by making data-driven decisions
- Delegated tasks to ensure efficient production while still meeting team members’ needs
Quality Ambassador
Pilkington
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Strengthened customer relations through personal representation of Pilkington, Niles
- Assisted in the detection and correction of defects by serving as a liaison between plants
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
Bethel College
Mishawaka, INAssociate's Degree - Business Management
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MIHigh School Diploma -
New Buffalo High School
New Buffalo, MISkills
- Quality control
- Staff management
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Process improvement
- Production and processing
- Workflow optimization
Certification
- Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
- Ethical Leadership, Awareness and Decision Making
- Developing an Ethical Culture and Resolving Conflicts of Interest
- Frontline Leadership Development
- Leading Effective Teams - Team Roles and Implementation
- Statistical Process Control
- Failure Mode Effect Analysis
Timeline
Production Supervisor/Plant Manager
Vestis
02.2020 - 09.2025
Plant Operations Manager
Fapco, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2020
Warehouse Manager
Wedi Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2014
Supervisor of Manufacturing, Production, Industry, Methods and Standards
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration
01.2005 - 01.2009
Quality Ambassador
Pilkington
01.1998 - 01.1999
Shift Coordinator
Pilkington
01.1997 - 01.2005
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
Bethel College
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Southwestern Michigan College
High School Diploma -
New Buffalo High School