Gary Wilson
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with more than 14 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Dart Container
04.2023 - Current
- Manage a team of 3 direct salaried reports, 3 line leads and 90 associates across 2nd shift
- Drastically improve overall OEE from 53% to 74% using continuous improvement methodologies.
- Improve shift production performance from 1.2 to 2.1 million cups per shift.
- Facilitate regular improvement planning sessions to identify key strategic opportunities to achieve manufacturing goals and develop related action plans with measurable results.
- Collaborate with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
Production Manager
Kerry Foods
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Directly manage 4 salaried direct reports for a 160+ team members onsite with finished production exceeding 2.1 million pounds weekly of ready to eat finished goods.
- Develop and implement process improvements that boost department production line efficiency by 17%.
- Improve schedule adherence from 87% to 98%.
- Develop and implement leader standard of work and standard operating procedures.
- Manage daily departmental profit and loss forecasting and analysis.
- Work directly with Shift Team Leaders to ensure that all HACCP, GMP and good housekeeping practices are followed.
Operations Supervisor III
Inogen
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Manage 2 salaried direct reports and 80 production employees.
- Coach and mentor team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to production employees.
- Improve line efficiency from 78% to 99% by establishing accountability and expectations.
- Reduce customer complaints by 17% by leveraging CI tools and methods.
- Facilitate Kaizens, RCA’s, DMS, and 5S to improve production throughput in departments.
- Reduce employee turnover by 11%, fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
Production Manager
CTI Foods
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Manage team of 6 salaried reports and 230+ associates across multiple production lines in a further processing ready to eat facility.
- Decrease quality complaints 27% by implementing cross training and setting expectations for standard operating procedures and protocols.
- Coach continuous improvement methods for determining root cause of errors and driving sustainable solutions.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increase overall line efficiency productivity 20% by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Reduce waste and material costs 12% by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Production Manager
Tyson Foods
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Manage a team of 4 direct salaried reports and 135 associates across all shifts which included food safety and quality control for a high volume and fast-paced pepperoni manufacturing facility that produces over one million pounds of pepperoni weekly
- Drive continuous improvement and total employee involvement in critical success areas by empowering supervisors and line leads to utilize continuous improvement tools.
- Coach supervisors resolving disputes and complaints in a professional manner.
- Improve employee retention rate 9% by developing a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration within the team.
- Drive safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a 31% significant decrease in accidents and injuries among production employees.
Production Supervisor (Beef Packaging)
Tyson Foods
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Manage a team of 3 line leads and 50 team members at a beef further processing facility.
- Consistently meet or exceed production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Hold employees accountable and provide appropriate feedback to ensure results are achievable
- Improve product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Manage inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
Production Supervisor (Slaughter, Evisceration, Debone
Tyson Foods
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Manage a team of 3 line leads and 65 team members at a poultry processing facility.
- Coach and develop team leads to sustain a dynamic environment that motivates high performances amongst team members.
- Evaluate team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplish targets and meet demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolve issues quickly to maintain production goals.
Education
Computer And Information Systems Security
Troy University
Montgomery, ALComputer And Information Systems Security
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Operations Management
- Technical Leadership and Guidance
- Project Planning & Management
- SAP Integration
- Inventory Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management Planning
- Process Safety Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5S Lean Manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Quality Assurance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Schedule Management
- Performance reviewing
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
State
TX
Zip
75052
Professional Accomplishments
Broad-based Plant Leader with 14+ years of experience providing business and servant leadership to both large and small companies. Continuously improving operations, reliability, and facilities for food and beverage manufacturing, medical device, and various other industries. Increase productivity by 20% while simultaneously reducing head count by 15%. Proficient ability to measure and track production processes and programs that meet and exceed company objectives for labor cost, efficiency and waste.
City
Grand Prairie
Timeline
Shift Manager
Dart Container
04.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Kerry Foods
05.2022 - 11.2022
Operations Supervisor III
Inogen
04.2021 - 05.2022
Production Manager
CTI Foods
08.2019 - 06.2020
Production Manager
Tyson Foods
10.2016 - 08.2019
Production Supervisor (Beef Packaging)
Tyson Foods
10.2015 - 10.2016
Production Supervisor (Slaughter, Evisceration, Debone
Tyson Foods
03.2014 - 10.2015
Computer And Information Systems Security
Troy University
Computer And Information Systems Security
Auburn University at Montgomery
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