Jeremy Austin
BAYCITY
Summary
Dedicated plant operations manager bringing demonstrated record of success and several years of experience in the field manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Troll Smokehouse/ Tri City Cheese and Meats
Kawkawlin
03.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of production and packaging processes.
- Managed team performance and provided training to staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance in the workplace.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- 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.
Delivery Driver
Art Van Furniture
Bay City
03.1993 - 03.2010
- Delivered furniture and accessories to customer locations safely and efficiently.
- Operated delivery vehicles while adhering to company safety standards and regulations.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery times and address any concerns.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for accurate loading of items onto delivery trucks.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure they were in safe operating condition.
- Managed paperwork for deliveries, including invoices and customer signatures.
- Maintained a professional appearance and demeanor while representing the company on deliveries.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
Education
John Glenn High School
Bay City, MISkills
- Production management
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Regulatory knowledge
- Maintenance scheduling
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Facility management
- Facilities maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Work delegation
- Operations management
- Compliance
- Production equipment maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance
Certification
- Walk behind electric pallet jack
- Fork truck
Timeline
Plant Manager
Troll Smokehouse/ Tri City Cheese and Meats
03.2010 - Current
Delivery Driver
Art Van Furniture
03.1993 - 03.2010
John Glenn High School