Jay Mayes
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
The Andersons Plant Nutrient
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised daily plant operations to support efficient nutrient production.
- Coordinated team tasks to streamline workflow and achieve production goals.
- Implemented safety procedures to support secure working conditions.
- Trained new hires on operating procedures and equipment use.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Compiled reports on operational performance metrics and presented insights to the management team.
- Performed periodic audits of operational processes to identify potential risks or areas of improvement.
- Led crisis management efforts, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining business continuity.
- Managed inventory control to minimize waste and ensure optimal stock levels for operations.
- Oversaw compliance with safety and quality standards, significantly reducing incident rates.
Production Foreman
The Andersons Plant Nutrient
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2001 - 01.2018
- Directed and coordinated the activities of production workers to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
- Supervised daily production activities ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Resolved operational problems encountered during shift operations.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety guidelines.
- Established daily production goals for each shift based on customer demands and project timelines.
- Implemented inventory control measures to manage raw materials effectively.
- Monitored quality control standards to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Verified accuracy of finished goods against specified measurements and standards prior to shipment.
- Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or issues requiring action and correction.
- Coordinated activities between departments to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Reviewed work orders, specifications, drawings, blueprints to determine job instructions for employees.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Operations Worker
The Andersons Plant Nutrient
Montgomery, Alabama
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Operated material handling equipment to move products efficiently within the facility.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments to support production schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve workflow.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Monitored production processes and reported issues to supervisors.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on operational procedures, policies, and safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the workplace environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing daily operations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding operational matters in a professional manner.
- Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Montgomery, AL05-1997
Skills
- Operations management
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Productivity management
- Safety compliance
- Lean six sigma
- Root-cause analysis
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Forklift operation
- Incident reporting
- Report preparation
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Personal protective equipment
- Production
Certification
- Forklift operator
- Confine Space Entry
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- SAP
- Rail Safety
- 5's Lean Manufacturing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lock Out Tag Out
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
The Andersons Plant Nutrient
01.2018 - Current
Production Foreman
The Andersons Plant Nutrient
01.2001 - 01.2018
Operations Worker
The Andersons Plant Nutrient
01.1999 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Carver High School