Jason Withers
Hartford City,IN
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Production Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing plant operations, managing staff, and implementing process improvements. Skilled in optimizing production workflows for efficiency and quality, leading cross-functional teams to meet production targets while maintaining safety standards. Successfully enhanced operational productivity and reduced costs through strategic planning and lean manufacturing principles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Blackford County Emergency Management Agency
Hartford City, Indiana
09.2025 - Current
- Represented Blackford County at DHS, INDOT, INNG, and FEMA events to advocate for county needs and promote collaboration on safety initiatives.
- Developed emergency response plans, including Courthouse Security Plan, Debris Management Plan, and Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, to enhance community safety and preparedness.
- Working on countywide mass notification system to ensure common emergency information dissemination.
Production Supervisor
Canpack
Muncie, Indiana
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities, optimizing labor and prep time to achieve 3,600 CPM (cans per minute).
- Coordinated with team members to maintain BRC quality standards while maintaining less than 3%-line spoilage.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures, best practices, and operational guidelines leading to 9 months and counting of zero lost time accidents on Line 35.
- Reviewed individual employee performance, addressing issues promptly to enhance overall productivity.
- Recommended growth and advancement opportunities, fostering employee motivation and engagement.
Recycle /Assistant Plant Manager
Petoskey Plastics
Hartford City, Indiana
01.2007 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations and workflow coordination in 24/7 blown film and recycling plant, ensuring efficient processing of 47MM lb./yr blown film and 40MM lb./yr recycling in Hartford City, Indiana.
- Managed the startup of the new McKinney Texas manufacturing plant adding 40MM lb./yr manufacturing capacity potential.
- Led continuous improvement and 6S initiatives through GEMBA walks, HRxHR boards, Tier boards, SOCs, and SOGs, achieving significant cost savings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
America Intercontinental University
Buckhead, GA07-2008
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Buckhead, GA06-2007
Skills
- Industrial plant management
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Operational efficiency
- Continuous improvement
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Leadership development
- Change management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Director
Blackford County Emergency Management Agency
09.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Canpack
05.2025 - Current
Recycle /Assistant Plant Manager
Petoskey Plastics
01.2007 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
America Intercontinental University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University