FREDERICK BESTER
Clinton,MS
Summary
Experienced with managing plant operations and ensuring optimal production efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to streamline processes and improve productivity. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Systems Electro Coating
Madison, MS
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste.
- Developed and maintained production schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow.
- Increased line production run efficiency from 85% to 96% by implementing process improvements.
- Analyze incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implements corrective actions accordingly.
Paint Supervisor
Hunter Engineering
Durant, MS
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed 22 Paint Department employees to ensure daily production goals were met.
- Coordinated inter-department finished goods flow.
- Trained and mentored team members on process techniques and best practices for efficiency.
Production Supervisor
Systems Electro-Coating
Madison, MS
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed material production for several departments
- Tracked and maintained positive electro-coating process efficiency of 95%
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Coordinated on-time deliveries of material shipments to Nissan with 98% accuracy
Logistics Supervisor
Valeo Thermal Systems
Canton, MS
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinate Continuous Improvement processes which led to $1200 in monthly savings for PPE.
- Managed Logistics employees over three shifts.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 300 modules/day.
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated 22 employees.
Production Control Analyst
Kasai North America
Madison, MS
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Ordered merchandise for warehouse from 6 different vendors for production based on Nissan forecast.
- Monitored and adjusted warehouse inventory through MAPICS.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- API
- Facility management
- Team building and development
- ISO compliance
- ISO standards
- Decision-making
- Process planning
- KPI tracking
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Plant Manager
Systems Electro Coating
02.2023 - Current
Paint Supervisor
Hunter Engineering
05.2022 - 02.2023
Production Supervisor
Systems Electro-Coating
01.2019 - 04.2022
Logistics Supervisor
Valeo Thermal Systems
01.2017 - 01.2019
Production Control Analyst
Kasai North America
09.2014 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Southern Mississippi