Joshua Gooch
Lebanon,US
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Assurant, excelling in operations management and productivity improvement. Enhanced team performance through effective coaching and implemented cost-saving measures. Effective collaboration skills to maximize the efficiency across multiple shifts and departments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Assurant
Mount Juliet, TN
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Led team of operators, fostering collaboration and improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased production output.
- Managing 70 associates across multiple departments
- Collaboration with multiple shifts to ensure process flow and quality was being upheld.
Seasonal Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Assurant
Mount Juliet, TN
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Implemented automation for multiple departments achieving a UPH increase of 13 to 25. Showing a 120% increase in production UPH.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality assurance, and logistics to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions for process improvements.
Seasonal Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Assurant
Mount Juliet, TN
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for more efficient processing
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and training to employees.
- Contributed to workforce planning efforts by accurately forecasting staffing needs based on historical trends and projected future demand.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Material Processing Lead
Assurant
La Vergne, TN
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Associate Material Inspector
Assurant
La Vergne, TN
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Processed devices with defects to ensure proper labeling to be stored in its correct spot.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Trained new associates to maintain process culture..
Education
High School Diploma -
Cane Ridge High School
Antioch, TN05-2015
Skills
- Operations management
- Machine operation
- Adaptability
- Productivity improvement
- Production planning
- Quick Learner
- Cost reduction
- Staff development
- Quality control
- Data analytics
- Staff management
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Assurant
08.2025 - Current
Seasonal Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Assurant
09.2024 - 08.2025
Seasonal Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Assurant
10.2023 - 03.2024
Material Processing Lead
Assurant
10.2022 - 10.2023
Associate Material Inspector
Assurant
10.2019 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Cane Ridge High School