Jamar Whitaker

• Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
• Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
• Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
• Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
• Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
• Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
• Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
• Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
• Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $35,000 a month by recycling previously destroyed BOM items.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings by initiating business continuity agreements vs the transactional relationship previously established.

• Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours favorable by 15% vs previous year
• Optimized processes to maximize efficiency at 80% of 95% Attainability.
• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
• Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
• Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency

• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
• Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
• Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
• Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
• Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
• Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
• Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
• Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
• Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
• Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
• Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.
• Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.

• Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals.
• Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
• Collected confidential financial information from clients to construct comprehensive financial plans.

Successfully managed team of 125 employees , providing assistance and answering questions.

• Promoted safe working practices to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Scheduled products, prepared items for sale and submitted samples for analysis to facilitate quality assurance process.
• Adhered to all applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Observed production control points and equipment and monitored personnel allocation and resources to meet quality standards.
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across departments.
• Evaluated corporate business processes to align outcomes with strategic goals and corporate vision.
• Conducted focus groups, surveys and feedback sessions to gather input from stakeholders.
• Achieved cultural shifts and process change through tenacious determination and interpersonal skills.
• Evaluated impact of process change on overall operation and determined return on investment.
• Managed change among staff to achieve buy-in and cooperation and overcome resistance.
• Fostered safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team on control points, equipment and resources.
• Promoted change through positive promotion, benefits demonstration and interactive approach.
• Responded rapidly to market shifts to make changes to corporate processes.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
• Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
• Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
• Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
• Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
• Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
• Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
• Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
• Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products.
• Predicted cost overruns by monitoring spending during productions.
• Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
• Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
• Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
• Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
• Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
• Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
• Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
• Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
• Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products.
• Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
• Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
• Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
• Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
• Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
• Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.