James Eastmond
Clayton,NC
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
OPW Retail Fueling
Smithfield, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Managed a team of 40+ direct reports
Production Supervisor
US Rod Manufacturing
Nappanee, IN
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Manufacturing Specialist
Weatherford International Ltd
Greenville, TX
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Monitored manufacturing processes and made improvements to increase profit.
- Obtained vital spare parts for equipment to meet production goals.
- Actively participated on scrap reduction team.
- Maintained all PLC and robot programming within facility.
- Served as technical resource to initiate and improve processes related to automation components.
Production Supervisor
Weatherford International Ltd
Greenville, TX
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Forge Operator
Weatherford International Ltd
Greenville, TX
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Removed finished products and completed detailed inspections to verify conformance with established tolerances and order specifications.
- Produced sample workpieces to detect machine malfunctions during operations.
- Adjusted operating settings and tool positions to accurately produce parts.
- Replaced malfunctioning equipment parts and performed repairs on machines to enhance durability, longevity and performance.
- Reviewed product specifications to ascertain appropriate machinery settings to create specified products.
CNC Machine Operator
Weatherford International Ltd
Greenville, TX
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring Hill High School
Longview, TX1999
Skills
- Production Target Management
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Performance Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Hiring and Training
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Computer Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Equipment Operation
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Safety Procedures
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Production Supervisor
OPW Retail Fueling
08.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
US Rod Manufacturing
07.2019 - 04.2022
Manufacturing Specialist
Weatherford International Ltd
03.2015 - 07.2019
Production Supervisor
Weatherford International Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2015
Forge Operator
Weatherford International Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2012
CNC Machine Operator
Weatherford International Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Spring Hill High School