Eugene Murray
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Seasoned Production Manager with a robust background in heavy equipment operation and project management, notably at Reflective Arts. Excelled in driving quality assurance and safety compliance, achieving significant improvements in production flow and output. Demonstrated exceptional leadership in training teams and streamlining processes, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to manufacturing procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 6 Operator
Tyson Foods
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Mixer Operator
Lighthouse Foods
05.2014 - 05.2019
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Production Manager
Reflective Arts
04.2009 - 03.2014
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
Education
GED -
Ottawa Hills High School
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Tool operation
- Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Loading and unloading
- Drywalling
- Residential construction
- Valid Driver's License
- Machine Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Machine setup
- Plant Safety
Timeline
Class 6 Operator
Tyson Foods
01.2019 - 09.2024
Mixer Operator
Lighthouse Foods
05.2014 - 05.2019
Production Manager
Reflective Arts
04.2009 - 03.2014
GED -
Ottawa Hills High School