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Joshua Walker

Leesville,SC

Summary

Dynamic Production Supervisor with over 4 years at Watsontown Brick, excelling in quality control and continuous improvement. Proven track record in leading teams to achieve a 97.4% Ready For Issue rate while enforcing safety protocols and optimizing production efficiency. Strong communicator and problem-solver dedicated to operational excellence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor II

Watsontown Brick
02.2020 - 07.2025

Production Supervisor II with 4 years of experience managing production processes in specialized masonry and veneer manufacturing. Proven ability to oversee daily operations, enforce safety protocols, improve production efficiency, and meet strict quality standards. Skilled in team leadership, performance monitoring, and process improvements. I use lean manufacturing principles and production metrics to drive continuous improvement and meet operational goals. Expertise in overseeing thin brick production lines, ensuring product quality, optimizing workflow, and maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.

Yard Supervisor

Watsontown Brick
02.2020 - 07.2025

Yard Inventory Supervisor with over 3 years of proven leadership in managing plant inventory at a high paced brick manufacturing plant, supervising a team of forklift loaders and maintaining high safety and quality standards. Skilled in workflow coordination, inventory control, and staff training. Adept at production efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Strong communicator with a hands-on approach and a commitment to meeting production goals on time.

PLC Technician/ Electrician

Meridian Brick (now Watsontown Brick)
07.2018 - 02.2020

Servicing and Troubleshooting Automation control systems for Brick Manufacturing plant. Allen bradley, AC drives, Sew drives, Control Logix PLC, Main Switch Gears, conveyor motors, limit switches, proximity switches, wiring electrical cabinets, interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting.

Reliability Technician

Michelin North America
2011 - 06.2018

Troubleshooting and repairing various electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems throughout my assigned area. (ie: Conveyor systems, RSLogic PLC, Allen Bradley electrical components, AC/DC Drives, Automated Fanuc Robots, RexRoth Hydraulics and MAC pneumatic components).

Production Supervisor

FRC Midlant Site Oceana
2009 - 2010

Lead 8 personnel performing operational tests, analysis and repair of generator converter units. Also Evaluating personnel needs and conducting performance reviews, assign disciplinary action, and discuss individual long-term career planning and development of technicians. Qualified as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for respective work center. Serving as a representative for the quality assurance department within the work center. Operator, K-Span Shift Move Leader and overall.

Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center

US Navy
2008 - 2009

NPDB Ramadi Two, Camp Taji Iraq
Forward deployed in Iraq for a Global War on Terrorism Support Assignment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) performing Detainee Operations. Served as Detainee Management System (DMS) operator, K-Span Shift Move Leader and overall in charge of training 15 Iraqi Correctional Officers to whom were assigned under my command in the K-Span to assure smooth transition of Command turnover to Iraq.
Achieved the Journeyman Apprenticeship for Correction Officer (Government Services) (2009)

Production Shift Supervisor

FRC Midlant Site Oceana
2004 - 2008

As production supervisor, managed the workload and lead 14 personnel in the Instrument and Cable repair shop. To include the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aviation electronic flight instruments and the multiple test benches.
Qualified as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for 3 different work centers. Serving as a representative for the quality assurance department within each individual work center.
Managed the work centers workload effectively and efficiently producing an unprecedented 97.4% Ready For Issue (RFI) rate with zero rework required.
Qualified as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) as a Third Class Petty Officer

Aviation Electriciansmate

FRC Midlant Site Oceana
2001 - 2004

Repaired, troubleshot, and maintained the electromechanical and instrument components from the F/A 18 and F-14 aircraft.
Qualified as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) as a Third Class Petty Officer. Serving as a representative for the quality assurance department within FRC.

Education

Landrum High School
Landrum, SC
01-1999

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory management
  • Employee leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff supervision
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Safety procedures
  • Computer skills
  • Hiring and training
  • Critical thinking
  • Work area inspection
  • Documentation and reporting
  • MS office

Timeline

Production Supervisor II

Watsontown Brick
02.2020 - 07.2025

Yard Supervisor

Watsontown Brick
02.2020 - 07.2025

PLC Technician/ Electrician

Meridian Brick (now Watsontown Brick)
07.2018 - 02.2020

Reliability Technician

Michelin North America
2011 - 06.2018

Production Supervisor

FRC Midlant Site Oceana
2009 - 2010

Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center

US Navy
2008 - 2009

Production Shift Supervisor

FRC Midlant Site Oceana
2004 - 2008

Aviation Electriciansmate

FRC Midlant Site Oceana
2001 - 2004

Landrum High School