Jeff Skinner
Sun City,CA
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing leader with extensive experience in production planning and equipment maintenance. Successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives and developed staff training programs, driving improvements in operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Manufacturing
Naturvet
Temecula, California
09.2003 - 10.2025
- Oversaw manufacturing operations to guarantee streamlined production processes.
- Established quality control protocols to ensure product standards are met.
- Oversaw inventory levels to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Designed training programs for staff to elevate skills and safety practices.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement.
- Established maintenance schedules for equipment reliability and performance.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols.
- Provided technical support during troubleshooting activities when necessary.
- Supervised staff to ensure adherence to safety regulations and operational standards.
Managed daily operations to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular audits and training programs. - Maintained open communication channels between management team members and shop floor employees.
- Ensured accurate forecasting of product demand to optimize inventory levels.
- Created and implemented cost-saving initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for production runs.
- Developed detailed work instructions for each stage of the manufacturing process.
- Identified opportunities for automation within existing manufacturing processes.
- Evaluated performance of personnel, identified training needs, and provided guidance for improvement.
- Participated in budgeting activities including capital expenditures planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Directed development of new products from concept through launch stages according to established timelines.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as engineering, sales, marketing, finance.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and company standards.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Completed internal audits with efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw design, procurement and construction from mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of mechanical systems.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-1994
Skills
- Workflow efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Director of Manufacturing
Naturvet
09.2003 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations Management
New Mexico State University