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James Dean

Pine Bluff,AR

Summary

Production professional experienced in project coordination and employee supervision. Offers skills in giving clear instructions, knowledge of machinery troubleshooting and background in conflict resolution. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in leadership position focused on solving problems. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leader

Highland Pellets
Pine Bluff, AR
07.2022 - Current
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
  • Managed budgets effectively while ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Introduced efficient production line [Type] methods to increase company output [Number]%.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.

Kiln Supervisor

Hoover Treated Wood Products
White Hall, AR
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Able to improve efficiencies of 3 kilns by 40-43%

Lead

Tysons Foods
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
  • Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.

Education

GED -

Adult And Community Education
Fort Smith, AR
04.2002

Skills

  • Administration and Reporting
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Time Management / Deadline Compliance
  • Business Processes and Procedures
  • Safe Work Methods
  • Forklift and Forklift Trainer
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • CPR
  • Contract Oversight
  • Staff Management

Certification

- Certified Forklift Trainer

-Certified forklift and Heavy Machine Operator

-Certified CPR

Timeline

Leader

Highland Pellets
07.2022 - Current

Kiln Supervisor

Hoover Treated Wood Products
07.2019 - 07.2022

Lead

Tysons Foods
08.2017 - 06.2019

GED -

Adult And Community Education
James Dean