James Howard
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Seasoned Coach familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Lennox Allied Air Enterprises
Orangeburg, SC
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Supervised a team of 35 employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
Production Supervisor
Pure Power Technologies
Blythewood, SC
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Supervised a team of 75+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
Production Supervisor
AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATION
West Columbia, SC
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
Production Manager
Mekra Lang North America
Ridgeway, SC
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-1982
Skills
- Production target management
- Quality Control
- Schedule Management
- Materials Handling
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Team Problem Solving
Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Additional Experiences
- Retail Customer Service Manager
- Retail sales and floor merchandising
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Pure Power Technologies
01.2022 - 12.2023
Production Supervisor
Lennox Allied Air Enterprises
08.2018 - 12.2024
Production Supervisor
AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATION
03.2017 - 07.2018
Production Manager
Mekra Lang North America
07.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Virginia State University
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