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Greg Parks

Asheboro,NC

Summary

Seasoned manager with over 25 years of experience in the corrugated industry. Solid history of achievement in management and production. Motivated leader with strong organizational and leadership abilities. Adept at leading compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Manager

Hood Container
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.


  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.


  • Reduced product defects by introducing advanced testing methodologies and equipment into production processes.
  • Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products by closely supervising production teams throughout manufacturing processes.

Safety Manager

Hood Container
12.2023 - Current


  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • 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.
  • Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing worker exposure to hazardous materials through proper handling techniques and personal protective equipment usage.
  • Oversaw contractor selection process from a safety perspective, evaluating prospective vendors'' capabilities in maintaining a safe working environment during projects execution phase.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

Supervisor

Georgia Pacific
03.1999 - 08.2020
  • Served as Working Corrugator and Converting Superintendent
  • Led maintenance backlog meetings and made time-based priority decisions on work order requests
  • Led production meetings and made decisions based on customer due dates verses machine availiability
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.


Education

Business Administration And Electrical Electronics
Asheboro, NC
05.1995

High School Diploma -

Southwestern Randolph High School
Asheboro, NC
06.1992

Skills

  • Incident Investigation
  • Hazard Identification
  • Incident Reporting
  • Safety audits
  • Staff Training
  • Risk Identification
  • Lockout-Tagout Procedures
  • Lock out tag out programs
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Efficient in Kiwi, FFF, PCS, MP2, Kronos, CTS, QMS, and Amtek

Accomplishments

    Hood Container

  • Increased productivity, uptime, and overall performance by working closely with production personnel, maintenance, and scheduling to exceed set company goals
  • Re-developed line clearance procedure to eliminate mis-tagged units in converting
  • Met with customer that had the most complaints from previous year and reduced complaints by 75%
  • Plant waste champion

  • Georgia Pacific

  • Served as working corrugator, and converting superintendent
  • Completed Leadership I and II courses and, 5 week management development course
  • Wrote document for employees outlining roles, responsibilities, and job expectations
  • Led 6 S projects

Timeline

Safety Manager

Hood Container
12.2023 - Current

Quality Manager

Hood Container
09.2020 - Current

Supervisor

Georgia Pacific
03.1999 - 08.2020

Business Administration And Electrical Electronics

High School Diploma -

Southwestern Randolph High School
Greg Parks