Justin Simmons
Duck Hill,MS
Summary
Hardworking Operations Manager skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Novipax
01.2021 - Current
- Managed all aspects of manufacturing and shipping for entire facility
- Oversaw safety program, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a safe work environment
- Developed skills of incoming supervisors for effective leadership
- Trained, implemented, and maintained 5S throughout entire production floor
- Oversaw the Safety program for facility
- Converted operations from 24/5 to 12 hr; 24/7 operations
- Oversaw maintenance department
- Managed monthly budget for MRO, production, packaging, and safety, optimizing resource allocation
Materials Manager
Novipax
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials to ensure optimal availability for production
- Coordinated monthly cycle counts for all raw and finished goods to maintain accurate inventory records
- Scheduled production for entire facility
- Scheduled all preventive maintenance tasks
- Managed procurement and maintenance of all forklifts
Supervisor
Novipax
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated staffing for all production lines to maintain operational continuity during vacations and call-offs
- Monitored adherence to company policies and procedures to uphold standards
- Conducted routine Gemba walks to assess and enhance safety, quality, and productivity
Operator
Novipax
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed production functions for Dri-Loc Line, ensuring consistent output quality and adherence to operational standards
- Monitored quality and productivity standards on the production line
- Oversaw all quality testing functions for product produced.
- Lead crew members on production line
- Coordinated crew breaks to optimize workflow and maintain compliance with production schedules
- Ensure work area is maintained AIB and SQF compliance at all times
- Monitored adherence to GMP and safety protocols among crew members, promoting a safe and compliant work environment
- Trained oncoming new hires on processes and expectations
- Lean and Six Sigma Training
- OSHA 30.
- Oversaw the manufacturing of food packaging
- Identified and improved processes, reducing waste through six sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Managed a team of and 8+ direct reports 95+ indirect reports.
- 14+ years of production management experience in the packaging industry.
- Implemented and maintained 5S and Kaizen projects for continuous improvement.
- Strong technical, mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
Education
Grenada School District
Associates - Liberal Arts
Holmes Community College
Bachelors - Business Administration
Delta State University
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Production efficiency
- Production scheduling
- Preventive maintenance
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
Timeline
Operations Manager
Novipax
01.2021 - Current
Materials Manager
Novipax
01.2014 - 01.2021
Supervisor
Novipax
01.2013 - 01.2014
Operator
Novipax
01.2012 - 01.2013
Grenada School District
Associates - Liberal Arts
Holmes Community College
Bachelors - Business Administration
Delta State University