Jacob Roberts
Woodlawn,TN
Summary
Experienced factory manager with 7+ years leading production, quality control, and safety compliance. Known for supervising 40 employees, meeting shipment deadlines, and improving efficiency through strong team leadership and process oversight.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Factory Manager
Hail & Cotton Inc.
Springfield, TN
07.2019 - Current
- Supervised the daily operations of the factory ensuring that all orders are completed within deadlines
- Managed factory production and receiving schedules
- Supervised staff of 40 and assigned daily manufacturing tasks
- Coordinated maintenance with equipment and production teams
- Monitored production processes and evaluated employee performance to ensure quality standards were met
- Monitored quality checks for tobacco processing
- Examined final products for conformance with quality standards
- Supervised floor teams across receiving, processing, and packaging areas
- Reviewed inventory levels for tobacco and supplies to maintain adequate stock and minimize downtime
- Produced daily operations report to forecast staffing needs and production volume, supporting efficient resource allocation
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments
- Enforced safety rules across factory floors and work areas, to include monthly staff safety training
- Provided training and development programs for new and existing staff
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
- Developed strategies to maximize productivity, reduce costs and improve quality standards
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables
- Adhered to industry best practices while managing day-to-day activities within the factory
- Facilitated communication between senior plant management and line-level supervisors to ensure alignment on operational goals
- Reported operational issues to appropriate leadership
- Maintained accurate records of all materials used in production processes
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs
Education
East Robertson High School
Cross Plains, TNSkills
- Quality control
- Operations management
- ISO standards
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health Certification #18-900509341
- USDA Dark Fired-Cured Grading School Certification
- Manufacturing software management
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Factory Manager
Hail & Cotton Inc.
07.2019 - Current
East Robertson High School