Keith Balliew
Travelers Rest,SC
Summary
Seasoned Manufacturing Production Supervisor with background in overseeing daily operations, implementing strategies for productivity enhancement, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Display strong leadership skills, ability to manage team tasks efficiently, and ensure product quality standards are met consistently. In previous roles, improved production efficiency by streamlining processes, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring time-efficient completion of projects. Possess deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Marchel Industries
Spartanburg, South Carolina
07.2020 - Current
- Supervised production staff at Marchel Industries across daily manufacturing shifts
- Coordinated production schedules with planning, quality, and maintenance teams
- Monitored safety procedures and enforced plant compliance standards
Extruder / Multex operator
Michelin NA
Greenville, WI
11.2015 - 07.2020
- Operated Michelin manufacturing equipment following safety and production procedures.
- Monitored tire line processes and reported machine irregularities to supervisors.
- Inspected products for quality defects during each production shift.
- Loaded raw materials and transported finished goods across work areas.
Equipment Operator
TimberTech Tree service
Greer, South Carolina
02.2010 - 11.2015
- Operated tree service equipment for trimming, removal, and debris cleanup.
- Inspected chainsaws, chippers, and grinders before daily tree work.
- Secured work zones with cones, signs, and safety barriers.
- Loaded branches, logs, and brush onto trucks and trailers.
KSB Grading and Site services
Self
Lyman, South Carolina
04.2005 - 02.2010
Field Training Officer /Patrol K9 Officer
Greer Police Department
Greer, South Carolina
05.2001 - 04.2005
- Trained new officers in Greer Police Department field training procedures and patrol standards.
- Monitored trainee performance during patrol shifts and corrected report writing and radio use.
- Demonstrated department policies, safety practices, and arrest procedures for probationary officers.
- Coached officers on vehicle stops, suspect contacts, and scene security.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Education
Blue Ridge High
Greer, SCSpartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, SCSkills
- Production scheduling
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Class A CDL
Certification
- CDL Class A
- 5 year safe driving award
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Marchel Industries
07.2020 - Current
Extruder / Multex operator
Michelin NA
11.2015 - 07.2020
Equipment Operator
TimberTech Tree service
02.2010 - 11.2015
KSB Grading and Site services
Self
04.2005 - 02.2010
Field Training Officer /Patrol K9 Officer
Greer Police Department
05.2001 - 04.2005
Blue Ridge High
Spartanburg Technical College