Jeremiah Smith
Kinston,NC
Summary
Accomplished Operations Manager with over 20 years' experience and proven track record enhancing operational efficiency and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Proficient in Maintenance Management and troubleshooting. Specializing in industrial controls and automation. Excited to join a team, while continuing to learn and grow with emphasis on safety and productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Southeast Cotton Inc
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised day to day operations. Marketed produced lint, Seed and Gin Trash. Maintained and improved relations with stockholders and customers by increasing average price per pound by 7%.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
Operations Manager, Ginning
Tri County Cotton Growers Gin
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Finished the 2019 Season by JAN 1 with a total bale count of 26,000. Surpassing the previous total by 10,000 bales and 3 months.
Maintenance Manager
Silverlake Growers Gin
06.2008 - 03.2018
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Oversaw the installation of $1.6 million of new equipment 1 month ahead of schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Buisness Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2007
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Business Analysis
- Logistics Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Automation and Controls
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Southeast Cotton Inc
04.2020 - Current
Operations Manager, Ginning
Tri County Cotton Growers Gin
01.2018 - 03.2020
Maintenance Manager
Silverlake Growers Gin
06.2008 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Buisness Management
North Carolina State University
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