John R. Wells
Lodi
Summary
Results-driven Plant Manager with expertise in equipment maintenance, safety protocol implementation, and quality assurance, with internal auditing experience. Committed to enhancing a safe work environment while meeting daily and weekly production goals. Getting people to communicate well together and as a team while maintaining a great work environment for all employees.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Plant Manager
Lodi Canning Company
Lodi
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for canning production processes and quality assurance.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for employees.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance to optimize operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on machinery operation and safety procedures to enhance performance.
- Monitored production metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflows and resolve issues.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
Inventory Specialist
Lodi Canning Company
Lodi
05.2013 - 04.2021
- Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Trained new staff on inventory management procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with production teams to align inventory with production schedules.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling and storing canned goods.
- Monitored expiration dates to reduce waste and ensure product quality.
- Assisted in creating reports on inventory trends and discrepancies for management review.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lodi High School
Lodi06-2013
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol implementation
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance management
- Production scheduling
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Effective leadership
- Work delegation
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational auditing
- Training programs
- Plant and warehouse operations
Certification
HAACP trained
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Plant Manager
Lodi Canning Company
04.2021 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Lodi Canning Company
05.2013 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Lodi High School