Kendrick Blossom
Greenwood,MS
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Supervisor with expertise in lean manufacturing and process improvement at Ajinomoto Foods North America. Achieved 35% increase in production efficiency through innovative scheduling and training initiatives. Proven ability to mentor teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, driving operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Oakland MS
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised production line operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained team members on equipment operation and safety procedures, enhancing overall workplace safety.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated materials supply to maintain continuous production flow.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring compliance with product specifications and company standards.
Production Supervisor
Modine
Grenada, MS
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective process improvements.
- Developed schedules with management to meet production demands efficiently.
- Oversaw training programs, ensuring team proficiency in procedures and safety regulations.
- Coordinated inter-departmental efforts to ensure seamless product flow.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted audits, reducing workplace incidents.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Baxters Health Care
Cleveland, MS
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Enhanced employee skills and productivity through effective training program development.
- Streamlined complex procedures into straightforward instructions for better worker comprehension.
- Oversaw departmental performance metrics to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Conducted safety meetings and ensured compliance with best practice safety standards.
- Supported annual budget creation for labor, equipment, and manufacturing resources.
Production Supervisor
ADP
Grenada, MS
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Achieved accurate production reporting by maintaining records of output and inventory.
- Established production quality standards, prioritizing efficiency and consistency.
- Fostered professional growth by mentoring team members through feedback and evaluations.
- Led a team of 42 associates, ensuring timely and productive production processes.
- Enhanced product quality through process monitoring and corrective actions when necessary.
- Decreased equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance and prompt repairs.
Production Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Greenwood, MS
08.2003 - 03.2019
- Achieved 35% production increase by scheduling Holesaw operations, saving $380,000.
- Developed weekly PM schedules, boosting powder coating production by 20%, saving $180,000.
- Designed tooling for Holesaw packaging, enhancing production by 25%, saving over $120,000.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
- Optimized processes to enhance production efficiency and minimize equipment downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures, increasing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05-2005
Skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Process improvement
- Safety audits
- Quality assurance
- Assembly line supervision
- Material handling
- Production line management
- Scheduling coordination
- Manufacturing resource planning MRP
- Equipment upgrades
- Manufacturing software proficiency
- Production planning
- Lean manufacturing techniques
- Training and mentoring
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the CI team to help develop and capture numerous cost saving and process changes to increase productions and safety compliance.
- CAD drafting and drawing Proficient
- RS logic proficient
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Ajinomoto Foods North America
07.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Modine
10.2024 - 03.2025
Manufacturing Supervisor
Baxters Health Care
07.2022 - 05.2024
Production Supervisor
ADP
08.2019 - 03.2022
Production Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
08.2003 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Mississippi Valley State University