Larry W. Simmons Jr
Supervisor
Lafayette
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven supervisory professional with a proven track record in managing first-shift operations and optimizing processes. Recognized for exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills that foster a collaborative team environment and enhance productivity. Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning, capable of leading and developing high-performing support teams. Reliable and adaptable, consistently ensuring smooth operations and achieving outstanding outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
1st shift supervisor
Mueller Water Co.
03.2021 - Current
- Oversee the daily production in both small and large valve assembly.
- Oversaw the instillation of two brand new testers in small valve assembly along with two nematic arms.
- Implemented multiple standards to increase production in both small and large valve.
- Kicked off the xalt system in both small and large valve assembly.
- Manage all overtime.
- Check inventory levels and order accordingly.
- Administer and adhere to all union contract.
- Monitor all aspects of employee participation.
- Provided continuous training for every employee.
- Continually monitor and manage all earned hours in small and large valve assembly.
- Part of multiple production improvement and process improvement teams.
- Head auditor over outside, and inside Small valve assembly during year inventory.
- Oversee the daily production, scrap rate, and efficiency in the Machine shop.
3rd shift Supervisor
Mitchell Industrial Tire Co.
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Job duties included; Daily count of production
- Manage all overtime.
- Check inventory levels and order accordingly.
- Administer and adhere to all union contract.
- Monitor all aspects of employee participation.
- Provided continuous training for every employee.
Field Service Supervisor/ Technician
Williams Concrete Cutting LLC.
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Job duties included; Safely and proficiently complete all jobs assigned to meet or exceed all customer requests, and expectations, insure all equipment is used properly and safely, and maintained at the highest level.
- As the Field Supervisor I insured that all information and tasks were properly and effectively distributed to technicians. Also, that all needs and requirements were met to insure all technicians could complete each job assigned Take phone calls from existing customers to resolve any issues that may have been had. Along with calls from potential customers.
- Bid potential jobs from existing and potential customers alike.
Route Sales Representative/ Division Safety Captain
Frito Lay Inc.
08.2009 - 11.2017
- Job duties included the sales, delivery, merchandising of all Frito Lay line products to multiple large grocery, and convenient stores.
- Also responsible for all pre-trip and post trip inspections were done daily to Route truck in accordance to DOT regulations.
- As safety captain I was responsible for having each member of the division to do weekly safety walks through the warehouse as well as stores. This was to insure that all hazards were identified, and fixed in a timely manner to insure a safe work environment for all.
Education
Graduate - Business Management
Belhaven University
01.2016
Graduate - undefined
Ridgeland High School
01.2002
Skills
- Customer engagement skills
- Risk management
- Coaching expertise
- Workforce development
- Policy enforcement
- Productivity monitoring
- Decision-making capacity
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting and tracking
- Safety processes and procedures
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Production scheduling
Timeline
1st shift supervisor
Mueller Water Co.
03.2021 - Current
3rd shift Supervisor
Mitchell Industrial Tire Co.
06.2019 - 06.2020
Field Service Supervisor/ Technician
Williams Concrete Cutting LLC.
01.2018 - 06.2019
Route Sales Representative/ Division Safety Captain
Frito Lay Inc.
08.2009 - 11.2017
Graduate - undefined
Ridgeland High School
Graduate - Business Management
Belhaven University
MILITARY
- Graduate of Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in 2002
- Served three years at the Presidential Retreat Camp David
- Served two years onboard the USS Gettysburg
- Graduate of The Culinary Institute of America with Prochef level One certification in 2004.
- Multiple military leadership training courses
- Obtained a Yankee White top secret security clearance.