Jimmy Carpenter
Production Manager
Cumming,GA
Summary
Oversee PM’s and TPM’s
Variable Data Printing
Bindery
Wide Format Printing
Logistics Management
Operations Management
Safety training & Audits
Strong analytical skills
Print Management
Color Management
Quality Management
Contributor of improvements
Strong team leadership
Positively communicates verbally and written
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
Spectrum Packaging Network
Marietta, Georgia
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
Production Manager
R.R. Dannelley
Chamblee, Georgia
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
Director of Manufacturing
Octane5 International
Alpharetta, Georgia
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Production Manager
International Greetings USA
Midway, Georgia
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
President of Operations
Northside Design & Printing
Woodstock, Georgia
03.2004 - 03.2014
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Researched, proposed, and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
Hartwell, GA 08.1980 - 06.1984
GA Work Ready (Gold) Lean Manufacturing Yellow belt certificate (Six Sigma) STOP Training - Safety Training Observation Program. Microsoft Excel Certificate Team Leader Seminars -
Skills
- Preventive maintenance oversight
- Inventory coordination
- Metrics management
- Production planning
- Equipment utilization
- Training coordination
- Logistics
- Inventory management specialist
- Capacity planning
- Maintenance planning
- Production data analysis
- Purchasing
- Quality control
- OSHA compliance
- Continuous improvement processes
- Root-cause analysis
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- Strong leadership
- OSHA regulations
- Team development
- Production scheduling
- ISO standards
- KPI tracking
- Staffing management
- Lean manufacturing
- Health and safety compliance
- Data-driven
Timeline
Production Manager
Spectrum Packaging Network
07.2024 - 05.2025
Production Manager
R.R. Dannelley
11.2022 - 04.2024
Director of Manufacturing
Octane5 International
04.2017 - 08.2022
Production Manager
International Greetings USA
03.2014 - 03.2017
President of Operations
Northside Design & Printing
03.2004 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Hart County High School
08.1980 - 06.1984
GA Work Ready (Gold) Lean Manufacturing Yellow belt certificate (Six Sigma) STOP Training - Safety Training Observation Program. Microsoft Excel Certificate Team Leader Seminars -
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