James Walker
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Experienced supervisor adept at managing diverse teams and ensuring adherence to safety and quality regulations. Expertise includes developing training programs, implementing continuous improvement strategies, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability across multiple production areas.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
First Line Supervisor
AdvanSix Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Sole First Line Supervisor qualified in managing all areas of the plant (2 production areas, 1 packaging and warehouse area).
- Oversaw performance of a 25-40 employee department by ensuring compliance with standard work, attendance, safety protocols, and code of conduct.
- Managed employee performance through regular evaluations and feedback, including rewards, recognition, and disciplinary actions.
- Interview, select, and provide training for team leaders and employees
- Served as first point of contact for team leaders to resolve issues and escalate problems or concerns.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations
- Communicate AdvanSix Operating System principles to employees to improve their understanding and execution
- Evaluated and supported employee suggestions and ideas to drive continuous improvement.
Production Shift Supervisor
WestRock Company
West Point, Virginia
06.2012 - 11.2024
- Manage performance of 25-35 employees per shift to attain expectation of standards concerning safety, environmental, and production
- Led team members in identifying and resolving equipment problems, implementing continuous improvement measures
- Practice rapid problem-solving processes to adjudicate commensurate action at the appropriate level
- Ensured compliance with EPA and Virginia DEQ regulations and permitting requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining automated control equipment, both mechanically and electrically.
- Maintained proper operation of equipment and systems based on identified variances.
- Followed engineering plans to implement improvements or modifications to steam systems and equipment.
Information Systems and Physical Security
Department of Defense
11.2010 - 11.2012
Facility Security Manager
Boeing
02.2006 - 11.2010
Avionics/Electronics Backshop Leader
Support Systems Associates
07.2000 - 02.2006
Avionics/Electronics Team Leader/Manager
United States Air Force
12.1992 - 07.2000
- Supervised direct reports to achieve assigned tasks in the avionics repair facility.
- Engage team leaders and employees to improve department/area processes and performance
- Ensure assigned tasks are achieved through supervision of direct reports in the avionics repair facility
- Managed performance of 60 employees to uphold standards in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Monitored compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations to protect the environment and community.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Systems
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA 08.2002 - 08.2004
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Performance management
- Employee training
- Safety training
- Quality assurance
- Shift management
- Staff scheduling
- Workforce scheduling
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team mentoring
- Workplace safety
Timeline
First Line Supervisor
AdvanSix Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Production Shift Supervisor
WestRock Company
06.2012 - 11.2024
Information Systems and Physical Security
Department of Defense
11.2010 - 11.2012
Facility Security Manager
Boeing
02.2006 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Systems
Thomas Nelson Community College
08.2002 - 08.2004
Avionics/Electronics Backshop Leader
Support Systems Associates
07.2000 - 02.2006
Avionics/Electronics Team Leader/Manager
United States Air Force
12.1992 - 07.2000