Jesse Garner
Cascades Bear Island
Saluda,VA
14
years of professional experience
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Production Supervisor
3 Years 8 Months- Supervised daily production workflows, balancing staffing, throughput, and quality standards.
- Enforced safety procedures and supported compliance with plant operational requirements.
- Coordinated shift activities to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
- Trained operators on equipment use, work instructions, and process expectations.
- Monitored production results and corrected issues affecting product quality or efficiency.
- Communicated priorities across maintenance, quality, and operations teams to resolve disruptions.
- Reviewed performance gaps and implemented process adjustments to improve line reliability.
- Documented production issues, shift activity, and corrective actions for management review.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Phase Manager
3 Years 5 Months- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Casting Lead Operator
2 Years 3 Months- Performed minor adjustments to machines to correct improper functions.
- Completed and maintained records according to production and quality standards.
- Performed minor mechanical repairs to neck rings, hoses and cavities.
- Monitored operations of injection molding machine to detect machine malfunctions.
- Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
- Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
- Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
- Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Paper Machine Worker
1 Year 10 Months- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Dairy Farm Hand
2 Years 9 Months- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using Type tools for optimal health of Type animals.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
- Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity.
- Took care of stock needs.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Kept detailed service records for farm machinery.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Project Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Team Leadership
Time Management
Managing Employee Relations
Issue and Conflict Resolution
Complex Problem-Solving
Coaching and Mentoring
Productivity Performance
Employee Training
Managing Multiple Tasks
Continuous improvement
Training and mentoring
Health and safety compliance
Process improvement
Standard operating procedures
Manufacturing
Workflow optimization
Priority management
Scheduling coordination
Housekeeping oversight
6S implementation
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Continuous improvements
Safety procedures
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Cascades Bear Island
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Phase Manager
Service Center Metals
09.2019 - 02.2023Read More
Casting Lead Operator
Concrete Pipe And Precast
06.2017 - 09.2019Read More
Paper Machine Worker
Bear Island Paper Company
11.2015 - 09.2017Read More
Dairy Farm Hand
Riverside Farm
04.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Caroline High School
High School Diploma
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