James Thompson
Booneville,MS
Summary
Professional production specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing resources and fostering productive work environment. Expertise in safety protocols, inventory management, and process improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Kilgore Flares
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing performance.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing process improvements, increasing efficiency across production lines.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
Production Supervisor
ACCO BRANDS
01.2012 - Current
- Responsible for entire 2nd shift shop floor & production
- Ensure safety & productivity of all employees
- Enforce all safety and processing procedures
- Enable effective communication between management employees
- Train & coach new & existing employees
- Maintain a clean & safe work environment in accordance with 5S
- Manufacture & ship products as necessary
- Suggest & implement cost saving ideas
Production Manager
Industrial Timber
03.2020 - 07.2022
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- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
Inventory Control
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
- Coordination & Supervision of supply, storage & distribution of materials
- Maintained adequate quantities of currently needed materials
- Monitored merchandise on shelves and in storage using inventory control system.
Warehouse Coordinator
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
- Responsible for organizing & maintaining raw materials & finished goods in manufacturing warehouse
- Supervision of forklift drivers & material handlers
Purchaser
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
- Responsible for purchasing & maintaining over 300 SKU’s
- Scheduler of shipments & deliveries
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reduced order processing time by streamlining purchasing processes and documentation.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
Paint Line Lead
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
- Responsible for hanging, washing, painting & packaging mechanisms
- Supervision of limited number of Paint Line employees
- Quality auditor of products produced
Education
GED -
Shannon High School
Shannon,MSSkills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Schedule management
- Manufacturing
- Materials management
- Logistics
- Inventory management
- Raw materials
- 6S implementation
- Employee leadership
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Kilgore Flares
08.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Industrial Timber
03.2020 - 07.2022
Production Supervisor
ACCO BRANDS
01.2012 - Current
Inventory Control
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
Warehouse Coordinator
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
Purchaser
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
Paint Line Lead
Leggett & Platt
01.1993 - 01.2009
GED -
Shannon High School
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