Kenneth Sutton
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Multi-talented Production Supervisor experienced in diverse industrial environments. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Practical and proficient in diverse areas such as funding, startup, marketing and employee management. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management. History of completing safe, accurate and physically-challenging work. Repairs and maintain controls and equipment to achieve performance objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Production Plant Supervisor
Oldcastle Coastal Asphalt Mixing Plant
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise team of 6 production associates, overseeing productive production processes, with average of 8,000 bags per 8 hour day.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Monitor safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Locate and resolve problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborate with other departments to direct workflow and support operations.
- Industrial Operations Efficiency-10,000 bags per day (10 hour shift).
- Traine staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Operate conveyor line through Chantland MHS Pallentizier and batch aggregates through Kruse Intergration Systems.
- Set and enforce accuracy of weights and percentages.
- Troubleshoot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Schedule deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
- Oversee loading and unloading of cement in warehouse.
- Oversee inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls, including making reclaim of cement from excessive product at end of shift.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Ken's Kitchen
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 5 employees.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies
Production Leadman
Endeka Ceramics/Trebol
05.2005 - 02.2022
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules, which resulted in increased productivity by 50%.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Kept records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies and made paperwork available to management for evaluation.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Route Sales Representative
Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers, which resulted in increased sales by 15%.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
- Represented wide range of products and brands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jean Ribault High School
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Performance Improvement
- Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Powerpoint
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Management
- Over 10 years Warehouse Leadership Experience
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Facility and Systems Operation
- Industrial Plant Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Assembly and Production
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Working Knowledge of Engineering
- Industrial Operational Efficiency- average 10,000 bags daily
- Staff Supervision
- Restaurant Operation-General Manager/Owner
Timeline
Industrial Production Plant Supervisor
Oldcastle Coastal Asphalt Mixing Plant
08.2022 - Current
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Ken's Kitchen
06.2021 - 06.2022
Production Leadman
Endeka Ceramics/Trebol
05.2005 - 02.2022
Route Sales Representative
Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
01.2000 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Jean Ribault High School
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