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Lawton Poston

Georgetown,SC

Summary

Quality and production professional with 6+ years of experience overseeing quality standards, product inspection, production processes, and operational performance across multiple manufacturing facilities. Experienced in identifying/troubleshooting quality issues, conducting operational audits, training employees, interpreting technical standards, and working directly with plant and corporate management to improve quality, efficiency, production flow, and profitability. Proven ability to work independently, manage a large multi-state territory, make sound decisions in the field, and maintain detailed documentation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Supervisor

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
05.2020 - Current
  • Interpret and enforce S.P.I.B. grading rules, to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Implement training programs for staff on quality control procedures and best practices
  • Supervise quality standards and production operations for 11 sawmills, treating facilities, and wood packaging plants
  • Conduct operational audits to identify issues affecting product quality, production efficiency, and material flow
  • Collaborate with supervisors, superintendents, plant managers, and corporate QC
  • Complete detailed inspection reports and document findings; maintain accurate weekly records of work hours, mileage, receipts, and travel expenses

Field Technician

S.C. Botanical Gardens
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Operated tractors, chain saws, and skid-steers
  • Supervised volunteer workers
  • Removed hazardous trees and debris, ensuring public safety

Project Forester

American Timberlands
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supervised logging operations
  • Oversaw duck impoundment construction: design and layout
  • Communicated landowner objectives to logger

Technician

Land Services Company
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained roads: vegetation management on five properties
  • Maintained dove fields: disking, mowing, spraying

Education

BS - Forest Resource Management, Wildlife Biology

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • Quality Control & Inspection
  • Production Oversight
  • Process Improvement
  • Technical Standards & Compliance
  • Employee Training
  • Management & Team Communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Timeline

Quality Supervisor

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
05.2020 - Current

Project Forester

American Timberlands
05.2019 - 08.2019

Field Technician

S.C. Botanical Gardens
08.2018 - 05.2020

Technician

Land Services Company
06.2017 - 08.2017

BS - Forest Resource Management, Wildlife Biology

Clemson University
Lawton Poston