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Jeffery Smith

Montgomery

Summary

A Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Smurfit Westrock Corporation, excelling in quality control and continuous improvement. Expert in training and mentoring teams, enhancing productivity by implementing effective safety procedures and operational strategies. Committed to fostering strong relationships and achieving operational excellence through innovative problem-solving and staff development.

Experienced in directing daily production processes with a focus on safety and quality benchmarks. Implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced operational performance through effective workflow coordination among teams.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Corporation
08.1990 - 02.2026
  • Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and optimizing efficiency across multiple teams.
  • Developed training programs for new staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of safety and teamwork.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, coordinating supply chain logistics to maintain production continuity and minimize delays.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to staff and promoting professional growth within the team.
  • Established and maintained quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product reliability.
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and implement strategic solutions that drove efficiency and reduced waste.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
  • Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
  • Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
  • Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
  • Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
  • Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
  • Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
  • Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.

Education

No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences

Patterson Trenholm Technical College
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Staff development
  • Housekeeping oversight
  • Decision-making
  • Safety procedures
  • Relationship building
  • Materials inspection
  • Production supervision
  • Operational efficiency
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety protocols
  • Team training
  • Workflow optimization
  • Inventory control
  • Performance evaluation
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Compliance standards

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Corporation
08.1990 - 02.2026

No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences

Patterson Trenholm Technical College
Jeffery Smith