Joshua Florence
Manufacturing Supervisor
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding output targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Supervisor
Tietex International
Spartanburg, SC
08.2011 - 11.2022
- Managed team of 10-60 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Established clear priorities, production quality standards and trained staff of direct labor employees to achieve on-time shipment goals.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and coordinated with other departments to resolve and maintain efficient product flow.
- Conducted performance reviews, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Spearheaded numerous new product and technology special projects.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
TJ Maxx Distribution
Rock Hill, SC
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Supported reporting, accounting and record-keeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Production Associate
Spartanburg Steel Products
Spartanburg, SC
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Shipping Associate
Tyco Electronics
Spartanburg, SC
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records to assist with impending facility relocation.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment with maximum efficiency.
- Supported reporting, accounting and record keeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Washington And Lee University
Lexington, VA 09.2003 - Current
Skills
Production targets
Materials management
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Staff Management
Schedule Management
Compliance understanding
Inventory oversight
Project Management
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Windows, iOS, macOS, LX and IFS
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Tietex International
08.2011 - 11.2022
Shipping and Receiving Associate
TJ Maxx Distribution
07.2009 - 06.2011
Production Associate
Spartanburg Steel Products
11.2007 - 08.2008
Shipping Associate
Tyco Electronics
06.2007 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Washington And Lee University
09.2003 - Current