Michael Smith
Dayton
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Production Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing plant operations, managing staff, and implementing process improvements. Skilled in optimizing production workflows for efficiency and quality, leading cross-functional teams to meet production targets while maintaining safety standards. Successfully enhanced operational productivity and reduced costs through strategic planning and lean manufacturing principles.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Growth International Delivery Driver
Agilent
Boone
05.2023 - Current
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Hot Shot Driver
Self Employed Services Smith transporting
Dayton
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Made competitive bids for hauling jobs.
- Maintain constant communication with customers to relay delivery information.
- Follow all DOT laws and regulations.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance needs and performed basic repairs when necessary.
- Performed minor mechanical repairs such as changing oil or checking tire pressure levels.
- Verified accuracy of cargo prior to loading onto truck.
- Followed established procedures for properly securing cargo according to load size and weight requirements.
- Managed time efficiently to meet tight deadlines for deliveries on time without compromising safety regulations.
- Loaded and delivered goods in a timely manner to designated locations using hot shot truck.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and requests for assistance.
- Kept up-to-date logs detailing miles driven, hours worked, rest periods taken.
- Maintained accurate records of trips, including delivery times, distances traveled, fuel costs, and any problems encountered.
- Identified potential hazards along route such as icy roads or poor visibility conditions.
- Inspected trucks before each trip to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights, tires, mirrors, and other essential components.
- Secured materials and equipment for transport to prevent damage to goods during transit.
- Offered exemplary service to customers, responded to inquiries, and escalated issues to professionals.
- Utilized organizational and trip planning talents to map out best delivery routes.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Board Plant Manager
National Gypsum
Fort Dodge
05.1988 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented JSAs.
- Developed and implemented job SOPs.
- Consistent member of plant safety committee.
- Scheduled and ran monthly safety meetings.
- Stayed current on all CPR training.
- Maintained all plant environmental obligations.
- Dust collector inspection.
- Waste water management.
- Kept SPCC manual updated.
Skills
- Communication
- Self directed
- Goal oriented
- Reliable
- Consistent
- OSHA 10 trained
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Team building
- Employee training
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Production scheduling
- Relationship building
- Reporting requirements
- New process development
- Team development
- Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Equipment upgrading
- Processing operations review
- OSHA regulations
- Compliance
- Project coordination
- Production schedule review
- Labor management
- Time management
- Environmental sustainability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Schedule management
- Staff training
- Quality assurance authority
- Continuous improvement
- Production data analysis
- Report writing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Production oversight
- Maintenance inspections
- Performance improvements
- Forklift operation
- Production planning
- Assembly line production
- Task prioritization
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Equipment operation
- Operations management
- Cost control improvements
Timeline
Agricultural Growth International Delivery Driver
Agilent
05.2023 - Current
Hot Shot Driver
Self Employed Services Smith transporting
05.2022 - 05.2023
Board Plant Manager
National Gypsum
05.1988 - 05.2022