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John Flemister

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable Production Supervisor with more than 20 years of experience in driving production goals in manufacturing environment. Manage daily operations smoothly, including reporting production numbers, checking work quality and verifying materials on-hand. Work closely with cross-functional departments to coordinate efforts and consistently meet company goals. Motivated and passionate Shift Supervisor with 23 years of experience producing products by motivating staff and standardizing workflow. Makes positive impacts by clearly communicating expectations and evaluating results. Consistently improves process flows and employee morale. Detail-oriented Production Supervise certified in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. Provide leadership and supervise coordination in all aspects of developing [Industry] products. Recognized for maintaining high level of productivity and launching continuous improvement initiatives contributing directly to line safety, improved quality, and lower costs. Excel in leading teams and developing workers into top-performing producers. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

General motors
10.2012 - Current
  • Administrated daily operations to ensure customer's need is put first
  • Make sure that everyone returns home the same way they came in, by enforcing Safety procedures
  • Drive built in station Quality, building it right the first time
  • Trained and disciplined members of production team and provided constructive feedback for improvement of performance
  • Analyze production performance and data to determine areas requiring attention to meet production goals
  • Motivates team members to meet goals and provided training and mentoring to improve performance.
  • Managed team of 75 production associates, overseeing productive processes and meeting all deadlines

Operations Supervisor

Old Dominion Freightlines
12.2006 - 11.2011
  • Managed dock associates and ensuring the proper loading procedures were utilized
  • Utilized the Dim system to control freight procedure process which worked with the AS400 program that help keep up with the location of any pro number scanned in the company
  • Managed day ti day operations of service center hub ensuring maximum production was met
  • This was in accordance with safety and cost standards to include planning, assigning work, supervising and interfacing with all levels of the organization
  • Responsible for issuing corrective actions and resolving issues as quickly as possible
  • The was within the proper resolutions and end of shift reports.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
  • Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
  • Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.

Operations Supervisor II

FedEx Freight
09.1997 - 11.2006
  • Coached, trained, and developed employees in company policies and compliance
  • Trained everyone that reported to the facility, drivers, dock associates, and upper management
  • Trained facility in Hazardous Material classes , forklift safety class, and presentations
  • Supervised hundreds of people at one time on the dock that included City and Long-haul drivers
  • Dispatched drivers when dispatcher was out
  • Covered Operations manger and Supervisory job at the same time
  • Managed PPH race as motivation for dock associates
  • Familiarized staff with safe operation equipment and compliance with safety rules.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Beckett Corporation
07.1997 - 02.1999
  • Managing the warehouse and ensuring that proper parts were pulled for manufacturing of finished goods
  • Properly training associate to drive swing reach, cherry picker, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks
  • Organization of the entire warehouse using as400 system for inventory control
  • This included the racking and staging area long with finished goods being shipped
  • Suppling manufacturing with raw materials and shipping finished goods
  • Developed a Inventory control process that allowed all the raw materials for each finished good to be on one aisle to save time .
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business

University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR

Bachelor of Science - Management, Logistics

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Skills

  • Manufacturing and distribution Process improvement
  • Continuous improvement Worker training
  • Raw materials Activity reporting
  • Training and development Priority management
  • Manufacturing
  • Employee Counseling
  • Employee Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Coordinating Daily Operations
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Member Motivation
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Equipment Operation
  • Production and Processing
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • System Updates
  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Daily Timekeeping
  • Raw Materials
  • Shift Coverage
  • Business Management
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Worker Training
  • Training and Development
  • Material and Supply Inventory
  • Professional Relationships
  • Kronos Timekeeping
  • Materials Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics
  • Team Meetings

Timeline

Production Supervisor

General motors
10.2012 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Old Dominion Freightlines
12.2006 - 11.2011

Operations Supervisor II

FedEx Freight
09.1997 - 11.2006

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Beckett Corporation
07.1997 - 02.1999

Associate of Applied Science - Business

University of Arkansas At Monticello

Bachelor of Science - Management, Logistics

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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