James Sweet
Production manager
Salem,Or
Summary
Safety conscious manager with 10 years experience leading teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, implementing new safety technologies and training. Skillful, passionate and action oriented manager with extensive experience in high volume Lean manufacturing and distribution environments. Experience successfully managing a team of 100, unionized and non union employees of diverse groups of people. Proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments. Able to lead others in high demand situations. Team Leader with a proven ability to train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate employees. Manufacturing manager who drives success and directs high producing teams while developing employee loyalty.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Dad
11.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Qorvo
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed 25 non-exempt Operators and Manufacturing Technicians working in an ISO compliant, Class 10 semiconductor fabrication cleanroom, as well as Die Sort and Finish areas
- Responsible for Operator and Process Technician productivity, operational efficiency, adherence to specifications, yield, training, material movement and production schedules
- Develop, monitor and ensure timely completion of plant goals, actions plans both short and long term.
Department Manager
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident free
- Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal down time
- Provide leadership, feedback, performance reviews, wage adjustments, personnel assignments, training program management, and coaching to production teams and individuals within direct reporting structure.
Plant Supervisor
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
- Schedule and control staff to meet labor productivity and overtime targets
- Ensure on time and accurate production
- Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety Production Systems
- Guide, Motivate, and Develop staff within the human resources policies.
Operations Supervisor
RESER’S FINE FOODS
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Supervise and coordinate food production activities
- Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to meet production goals
- Prepare and maintain production personnel records
- Follow company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Operations Supervisor
SKY CHEFS
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety regulations
- Schedule and control staff to meet labor productivity and overtime targets
- Ensure on time and accurate production and/or catering of all flights
- Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety Production Systems.
Die Repair Manager
HYDRO ALUMINUM NORTH AMERICA
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed administrative tasks and kept administrative records for the department, including required production reporting, training needs, skills assessments, time and attendance, disciplinary action, performance management, and payroll forms
- Promoted a safe work environment, through training and implementation of new safety procedures and technologies
- Scheduled shift assignments and coverage to meet shift production and safety requirements
- Designed and updated JSAs and SAPs
- Hired and trained new team members through Hydro safety culture.
Production Manager
ELWOOD
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed supervisors and leads through execution of established standards in all areas and assisted with development as necessary
- Defined, developed and maintained GMP, HACCP, and excellent housekeeping standards in compliance with company policies
- Conducted employee evaluations, write ups, disciplinary action, and positive feedback
- Oversaw pre and post shift hand off meetings with other production supervisors and leads to ensure shift to shift operation continuity
- Completed daily shift reports and Kronos ensuring accurate transactions and labor hours.
Lead Warehouseman
ROMA FROZEN FOODS
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided leadership, coaches, teachers and coordinated programs for team members to develop business, technical and social skills, and abilities to work as a team
- Designed and implemented SOPs to improve production efficiencies, safety, standards, and quality assurance
- Delivered product to customers while demonstrating a high level of customer service
- Pulled orders from warehouse racks using an RF scanner gun
- Examined incoming and outgoing shipment contents and compared with records - such as manifests, invoices or orders - to verify accuracy
- Operated forklift equipment safely throughout the facility within designated lanes and areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Management
DIPLOMA - undefined
JAMES SWEET
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Schedule Oversight
- Production and Processing
- Worker Training
- Inventory Management
- Activities Reporting
- Team Meetings
- Employee Leadership
- Training and Development
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Expense Reduction
- Employee Counseling
- 5S Principles
- Resource Allocation
- Professional Relationships
- Operations Management
- Disciplinary Action
- Schedule Management
- Oversee Safety
- Workplace Monitoring
- Team Member Motivation
- Kronos Timekeeping
- Manufacturing
- Mentoring
- Staff Management
- Customer Support
- Health and Safety Compliance
- OSHA Regulations
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- Compliance with GMPs
- Cost Control
- Customer Expectations Management
- Training Skills
- Customer Response
- KPI Tracking
- Timely Safety Audits
- Performance Evaluations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Management
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Leachate Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Home Dad
11.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Qorvo
05.2022 - 11.2022
Department Manager
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
12.2021 - 04.2022
Plant Supervisor
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL
04.2021 - 12.2021
Operations Supervisor
RESER’S FINE FOODS
06.2020 - 09.2020
Operations Supervisor
SKY CHEFS
08.2019 - 05.2020
Die Repair Manager
HYDRO ALUMINUM NORTH AMERICA
01.2017 - 08.2019
Production Manager
ELWOOD
09.2013 - 12.2016
Lead Warehouseman
ROMA FROZEN FOODS
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Management
DIPLOMA - undefined
JAMES SWEET
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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