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Mark Simmons

DeRidder,LA

Summary

Driven Night Shift Supervisor with outstanding talents in money management and inventory replenishment. Seasoned and knowledgeable with over 10+ years of experience in the Wood Products Industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Shift Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
  • Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
  • Upheld federal safety standards and environmental disposal protocols.
  • Compiled reports on production shortfalls, accidents and equipment problems.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.

Quality Control Technician

Interfor
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.

Assistant Manager/Operations Manager

Construction Company
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Supervised operations team to support operational excellence and excellent customer service.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
  • Communicated with customers to assess satisfaction with products and services received.
  • Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
  • Monitored inventory and approved reorders of stock to secure necessary resources and meet customer demand.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs.

Process Engineer/Shift Leader

Georgia-Pacific
05.2015 - 06.2020
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
  • Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
  • Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
  • Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
12.2006

Skills

  • Disciplinary Action
  • Staff Supervision
  • Coaching and Training
  • Calendar Management
  • Shift Coverage
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • General Housekeeping
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Creative Solutions
  • Monitor Production
  • Supervision
  • Work Order Analysis

Timeline

Night Shift Supervisor

Weyerhaeuser
06.2022 - Current

Quality Control Technician

Interfor
10.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager/Operations Manager

Construction Company
02.2021 - 05.2021

Process Engineer/Shift Leader

Georgia-Pacific
05.2015 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance

McNeese State University

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