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George Newton
Franklinton,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Keeco LLC, adept in operations management and staff training. Spearheaded process improvements, enhancing plant capacity and safety without extra costs. Skilled in manufacturing technologies and fostering professional growth, achieving significant efficiency and safety milestones.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Plant Manager
Keeco LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee and monitor daily indirect/direct labor
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions
- Promoted an safety related conscious environment
- Spearheaded process improvements that increased overall plant capacity without additional capital investment or headcount increases.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for raw materials and services procurement.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Safety Manager
Keeco LLC
12.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated training for 250 employees.
- Oversaw Higgs, SMETA,PVH,IDFL and other Vendor audits.
Warehouse Manager
Keeco LLC
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
Feather Down Manager
Hollander Home Fashions
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Oversaw Daily Feather Down Usage and Processing
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Managed all RDS sourced Feather and Down in according with IDFL RDS,OCS,RCS guidelines
Inventory Supervisor
Pacific Coast Feather Company
05.1999 - 08.2016
- Supervised 27 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
Shipping Supervisor
Premier Quilting Corporation
01.1993 - 05.1999
- Supervised shipping team of 12 employees.
- Developed effective communication channels between warehouse, shipping department, and sales teams for smooth operations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Responsible for all daily shipping duties
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Vance Granville Community Collect
Henderson,NCSkills
- Manufacturing technologies
- Staff training and development
- Operational excellence
- Operations management
- Facility management
- Scheduling coordination
- Production planning
- Waste reduction
- Plant layout optimization
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Safety management
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 250 staff members.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification - 2013
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Plant Manager
Keeco LLC
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Keeco LLC
08.2021 - 08.2024
Safety Manager
Keeco LLC
12.2016 - Current
Feather Down Manager
Hollander Home Fashions
07.2016 - 08.2021
Inventory Supervisor
Pacific Coast Feather Company
05.1999 - 08.2016
Shipping Supervisor
Premier Quilting Corporation
01.1993 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Vance Granville Community Collect
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