Jerren Berry
Chickasha
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Production Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing plant operations, managing staff, and implementing process improvements. Skilled in optimizing production workflows for efficiency and quality, leading cross-functional teams to meet production targets while maintaining safety standards. Successfully enhanced operational productivity and reduced costs through strategic planning and lean manufacturing principles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Lead
Vestas America
Cement
06.2023 - Current
- Directed and managed the daily operations of a plant, including production, maintenance, quality control, logistics and safety activities.
- Managed production schedules to meet customer demands effectively.
- Coordinated maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify opportunities for improvement in production processes.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the plant to reduce waste and improve overall productivity.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
Technician 3
Vestas America
Oklahoma & Texas
09.2014 - 06.2023
- Followed work orders, technical drawings, and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service to verify the proper working condition of turbines with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and repaired issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly, or fail to operate correctly.
- Trained new technicians, as well as certified existing technicians, to assist in their education and advancement.
- Performed the installation and commissioning of new turbines and electrical systems.
- Maintained a strong focus on safety and efficiency while developing and implementing safety protocols for personnel.
- Energy Control Coordinator.
- Health & Safety Representative.
Lead Installer
Katch Kan
Chickasha
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Conducted manual maintenance and repairs on mechanical components of drilling equipment to maintain peak operating performance.
- Led and promoted safety in personnel performance by conducting safety checks prior to the start of each job.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient and timely completion of mechanical projects.
Service Technician
Run Energy
Abilene
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Followed work orders, technical drawings, and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service to verify the proper working condition of turbines with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired issues causing turbines to shut down unexpectedly, or fail to operate correctly.
- Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new turbines and electrical systems.
- Maintained a strong focus on safety and efficiency while developing and implementing safety protocols for personnel.
Education
Electrical Energy Technician -
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK07-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OKSkills
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- SAP
- Supply chain management
- SCADA
- Workflow optimization
- Scheduling
- Production management
- Data analysis
- Maintenance coordination
- Budget oversight
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Environmental regulations
- Energy efficiency
- ISO standards
- Health and safety compliance
- Operations management
- Operational auditing
- Cost reporting
Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour
- Medic First Aid/CPR/AED
- AAA Driver Improvement
- Respirators
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety
- HYTORC Hydraulic Torque
- Tractel Derope Controlled Decent
- DBI Sala Rollgliss R500 Controlled
- Forklift Operation
- Telehandler
- GWO High ARC
- NCCR certified rigger
References
- Austin, Hale, austin_zane_8@yahoo.com, (405)658-9415, 749 County Road 1530, Rush Springs, OK, 73082
- Eric, Parks, erpar3694@gmail.com, (405)829-0350, 43038 County Street 2640, Anadarko, OK, 73005
- Timothy, Skiit, timothy.skiit@edp.com, (405)635-5692, 3709 Hickory Stick Drive, Chickasha, OK, 73018
- Braxton, Hodge, b_naxx5@yahoo.com, (572)726-0488, 2248 County Road 1280, Blanchard, OK, 73010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Lead
Vestas America
06.2023 - Current
Technician 3
Vestas America
09.2014 - 06.2023
Lead Installer
Katch Kan
10.2012 - 09.2014
Service Technician
Run Energy
07.2011 - 08.2012
Electrical Energy Technician -
Canadian Valley Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma