Linton MacKenzie. Roberts
Perry,GA
Summary
Experienced leader for a multi-faceted plant and stellar record of ensuring smooth plant operations in all aspects. Effective and dedicated team player with the ability to establish and maintain the highest-level working relationships with management, supervisors and co-workers. Known for placing safety, efficiency and education foremost in all operations to lower operating cost and produce higher returns. Critical thinker and problem solver. Strong interpersonal abilities. Detail-oriented Manufacturing Manager with many years of supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and providing comprehensive team leadership. Well-versed in streamlining processes and cutting costs without sacrificing quality.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Nichiha USA
Macon, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Planning and organizing production schedules
- Assessing project and resource requirements
- Estimates and negotiates budgets and timeframes with managers and clients
- Ensures health and safety regulations are met
- Determines quality control standards
- Adjusting employee work schedules and job tasks when needed
- Routinely selects, orders and purchases materials
- Communicates with maintenance staff to schedule equipment repairs/modifications
- Develop and coordinate training programs
- Oversees shift supervisors in all production areas.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on usage of machinery and equipment safely.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations related to health and safety matters in the workplace.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Supervised staff members in their daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted production schedules accordingly.
- Analyzed product specifications and determined the most efficient production methods for various products.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the manufacturing team.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, and tools.
Logistics Operations Leader
Irving Tissue
Macon, GA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Create a safe working environment for employees by putting safety measures in place
- Supervise activities of workers to ensure that they are hands-on in order to efficiently satisfy customer needs
- Inspect goods to be delivered to ensure they are in the right quantity and quality
- Assist in recruiting competent and hardworking workers to carry out daily operations
- Ensure that workers adhere to industry standards in dealing with clients
- Assign different responsibilities to workers to build various skill sets while promoting ownership growth and accountability
- Keep records of all shipping activities, documenting procedures & guidelines
- Provide support and guidance to Shift Leads in the day to management of logistics personnel.
Converting Crew Lead
Irving Tissue
Macon, GA
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations and tasks to the team
- Monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
- Conflict resolution
- Execute production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel
- Recognize/establish priorities and monitor progress
- Revise schedules, resolve issues, report the results of the process flow on shift production summaries
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies when necessary and ensuring accuracy in stocking items.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment used by crew members to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during peak hours.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic initiatives that would improve productivity.
- Assigned work duties, monitored workflow, and evaluated results.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure efficient operations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees while maintaining a positive working environment.
- Developed and implemented effective training programs for new hires.
- Reviewed reports from supervisors regarding production levels and quality control issues.
Production Manager
Nichiha USA
Macon, GA
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Planning and organizing production schedules
- Assessing project and resource requirements
- Estimates and negotiates budgets and timeframes with managers and clients
- Ensures health and safety regulations are met
- Determines quality control standards
- Adjusting employee work schedules and job tasks when needed
- Routinely selects, orders and purchases materials
- Communicates with maintenance staff to schedule equipment repairs/modifications
- Develop and coordinate training programs
- Oversees shift supervisors in all production areas.
Process Improvement Supervisor
Nichiha USA
Macon, GA
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Assist production manager with daily production activities
- Cover shift supervisor vacations and call outs
- Create and implement waste reduction programs
- Evaluate downtime reports and communicate with each shift to work on reducing lost production time
- Work with contractors and vendors to ensure goods and services are received
- Serve as plant safety committee team member
- Direct plant cleaning crew on daily housekeeping.
Production Supervisor
CARBO CERAMICS
TOOMSBORO, GA
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Responsible for the development and safety of a crew of up to 12 direct reports
- Efficiently manage operations to ensure limited production down-time for optimum production and quality
- Ensure facility operating parameters and production plans are implemented in a safe, accurate, and precise manor
- Consistently met 100% on-time customer shipments and manufacturing specifications
- Educate and mentor employees on safe work habits that complement company and federal safety regulations
- Direct and prioritize all shift activities at the facility including production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics
- Accountable for the efficient, safe, and responsible operation of all plant equipment
- Routinely used LO/TO, safe work permits, and pre-work safety talks to ensure safe working conditions
- Maintain facility compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards
- Monitor, modify, and document operational parameters to ensure 100% compliance with all EPA and EPD regulations
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with direct reports in accordance with the company’s safety program
- Valued leader of the Safety Committee; performed monthly safety inspections within the plant in accordance with committee guidelines
- Conducted employee appraisals & evaluations, giving recommendations for promotion, re-training and termination in some cases
- Served as liaison between direct reports and Human Resources along with upper management, when needed.
Attendance and Registration Clerk
DUBLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
DUBLIN, GA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assisted new and returning students with class registrations
- Maintained accurate records of the daily and yearly attendance for 372 students
- Assisted other staff members with monitoring student activities during the school day
- Assisted administrative staff with clerical duties and miscellaneous projects as needed
- Active member of the school’s emergency response team
- Mentored and trained young adults as the middle school head golf coach and assistant coach of the high school varsity football team.
Shift Supervisor
MOHAWK COMMERCIAL CARPET
DUBLIN, GA
04.1993 - 01.2006
- Managed a team of 30 employees ensuring that all production goals were while holding safety and quality first
- Evaluated employee performance, applauding achievements, mentoring and setting a clear performance plan when expectations were not met
- Lean Manufacturing facilitator and valued leader of the Plant Safety Steering Committee; analyzed production and quality trends to identify problems then work with management to create efficient solutions to the issues found
- Accurately recorded daily raw material inventory levels
- Managed the employee training program for 12 years; trained employees in beaming & tufting.
Education
B.S. in Human Services Management -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts in IT/Networking -
Axia College of University of Phoenix
Skills
- Bud to Boss Leadership Training
- ISO 9001:2008 Auditor
- MSHA and OSHA Certified
- Microsoft Office Products
- Georgia Certified for Visible Emissions
- First Aid & CPR
- Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
Certification
- MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST – Heart of Georgia Tech
- ENHANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRAINING – Heart of Georgia Tech
- GEORGIA WORK READY-Heart of Georgia Testing Site
Affiliations
- Avid golfer, photographer and enjoys time with family and friends.
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Nichiha USA
02.2022 - Current
Logistics Operations Leader
Irving Tissue
01.2021 - 02.2022
Converting Crew Lead
Irving Tissue
07.2018 - 01.2021
Production Manager
Nichiha USA
12.2016 - 07.2018
Process Improvement Supervisor
Nichiha USA
03.2016 - 12.2016
Production Supervisor
CARBO CERAMICS
01.2010 - 02.2016
Attendance and Registration Clerk
DUBLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2010
Shift Supervisor
MOHAWK COMMERCIAL CARPET
04.1993 - 01.2006
B.S. in Human Services Management -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts in IT/Networking -
Axia College of University of Phoenix
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