Johnathan Ridenhour
Concord,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Owner/Operator Manager
Carolina Custom Cornhole LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Founded, built, designed a family-owned business
- Carolina Custom Cornhole is a family business where we build 7/8” cornhole boards with the design wrap of your choice, you can add bags, and lights if you would like to.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Options are basically endless.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Reynolds Consumer Products (RCP)
08.2023 - Current
- I have 75-85 direct reports, depending on demand or turnover
- I manage their schedules in UKG, vacations, and overtime
- I have to make sure that SAP is correctly processed at the end of each shift.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Managed team of 75 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
CCBCC
10.2021 - 08.2023
- As the Supervisor for CCBCC, I was responsible for making sure that my team had all materials needed to have a successful day of production and to be looking weeks ahead to avoid unnecessary or necessary downtime
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Founder/Owner/Operator Manager
A Latte Sweets LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Founded, built, designed a family-owned business, sweets food truck.
- I owned and managed the food truck.
- I kept up with inventory, staffing, money, booking event, exedra.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Machine Operator IV LEAD
CCBCC
01.2018 - 10.2021
- As a Lead, I am to be aware of everything going on with my line for the day of production, the day after, and the week to follow
- I am to have a plan in place for breaks, how we are going to run, what we are going to achieve our goals, and make sure that everything runs smoothly
- I am to always be paying attention to everything, I must communicate with my team, other leads, supervisors, and managers
- I must know all the equipment on my line, be able to trouble shoot, and make adjustments or the right call as needed.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Machine Operator IV Relief
CCBCC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- As a relief, I was required to know every piece of equipment on my line
- I had to stock the line, make sure my coworkers received their breaks throughout the workday, and help where help was needed
- I also communicated with my leads and supervisors about what the daily plan was and if we had all of our raw materials needed to run that day’s schedule.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Ticket Scanner/Usher/GATE LEAD
Charlotte Motor Speedway
01.2011 - 01.2018
- I am responsible for fans getting checked through the gates at racetrack efficiently and safely
- I verify they have the correct ticket and that they are not bringing anything to the racetrack that is not allowed
- I can also be an usher in the stands, the job intel is helping people find their seats or if anyone gets out of hand to have them removed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Monitored entrance and exit of venue to guarantee safety of guests.
- Handled crowd control to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
- Maintained clean and organized venue to create pleasant experience for guests.
- Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions, and distributing programs.
Machine Operator III Filler
CCBCC
01.2013 - 01.2016
- In this position I was responsible for running a filler, I have run Line 3 filler and Line 4 filler
- I was required to give pallet counts, order minerals, make designated cuts, consult with leads and supervisors about the daily plan for that line and to make sure we reached our attainments needed.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Founder/Owner/Operator Manager
LAZY BASSETS
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Lazy Bassets was a business I started raising and breading full Blooded AKC & CKC Basset Hounds
- Done paperwork, figuring out which 2 dogs to breed to get certain colors or certain looks
- Budgeting, ordering, delivering, caretaker, advertising, building relationships with customers and their pups.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Logistics operator II
CCBCC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- In this position I was a double and a triple forklift
- I was responsible for stocking the towers, loading HSPA, pulling the bulk line, pulling the cool lift line, loading and unloading trailers
- It was my duty to help wherever was needed and keep everyone fully stocked
- At times I also pulled the palletizers and would run bottle support.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
Laborer
CCBCC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- I was a temp that worked for BULK at CCBCC in the towers throwing cases of drinks into cells that helped attain a certain number of cases each day
- I also had to build stage on pallets and keep my area cleaned along with my coworkers.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
Education
Six Sigma, Lean - Business Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC11.2024
High School Diploma -
Central Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC06.2011
Skills
- Communication
- Thinking outside of the box
- Very organized
- Conceiving a plan
- Sales
- Persistent
- Leadership
- Achieve tasks set for me in efficient time
- Written Communication
- PPE use
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Determination
- Goal setting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cross-selling products and services
Activities
Throughout my time in school, I have always looked forward into leadership helping out with anything that I could do. In my spare time I love to help with others, plan events, and swim/be outdoors. I went into the work force and I have done nothing but continue to grow, learn, and build on knowledge with leadership. I have also achieved opening a few businesses and even had hiccups along the way that has helped me figure out new ideas to resolve. I've been told that I am very determined and persistent. Also brainstorming ideas. I believe in always pushing others to be their best even though they don’t see it in themselves.
Timeline
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Reynolds Consumer Products (RCP)
08.2023 - Current
Founder/Owner/Operator Manager
Carolina Custom Cornhole LLC
03.2022 - Current
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
CCBCC
10.2021 - 08.2023
Founder/Owner/Operator Manager
A Latte Sweets LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
Machine Operator IV LEAD
CCBCC
01.2018 - 10.2021
Machine Operator IV Relief
CCBCC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Machine Operator III Filler
CCBCC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Logistics operator II
CCBCC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Ticket Scanner/Usher/GATE LEAD
Charlotte Motor Speedway
01.2011 - 01.2018
Laborer
CCBCC
01.2011 - 01.2012
Founder/Owner/Operator Manager
LAZY BASSETS
01.2007 - 01.2016
Six Sigma, Lean - Business Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
High School Diploma -
Central Cabarrus High School
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