Joshua McDermott
Concord,NH
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
Standex Electronics
08.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Production Manager
Warner Power
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
Production Supervisor
Pitco Foods
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Researched issues and negotiated with vendors and suppliers to improve processes and reduce unnecessary costs.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
Crew Leader
Crw Landscaping
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Checked work for adherence to building and construction codes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Hesser College
05.2001 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Pinkerton Academy
Derry, NHSkills
Configuration Analysis
Production line management
Team development
Project management
Safety management
Production optimization
Training coordination
Cost reduction
Root-cause analysis
Continuous improvements
Training skills
Timeline
Production Manager
Standex Electronics
08.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Warner Power
01.2016 - 04.2023
Production Supervisor
Pitco Foods
01.2013 - 01.2016
Crew Leader
Crw Landscaping
03.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Hesser College
05.2001 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Pinkerton Academy
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