Michael Murphy
Ammon,ID
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with extensive experience at Temple Corrugation, adept at optimizing production processes and enhancing team performance. Proven track record in quality control and safety management, driving productivity improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in production planning and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Experienced Manager in Sand Mining Operations including Track Operations, Milling, Wet Process, QA Lab, Control Room Operator and Cardboard Manufacturing Production. Retired Navy Veteran with 18 years’ experience attached to both US Marine and Navy Seabee construction, demolition, and runway units. Just moved to the Idaho Falls area and looking for full time employment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Temple Corrugation
03.2016 - 04.2025
- Managed production output on rotating shifts overseeing multiple different box making machines and the corrugator.
- Ensured all shipping and receiving was handled correctly both by unloading and loading railcars and trucks, overseeing manifest and timeliness of drivers loaded and unloaded.
- Managed up to 65 employees per shift in multiple departments of the plant.
- Responsible for controlling overtime, while not letting production fall short.
- Responsible for linier footage corrugator produced as well as the production of each machine operator on shift.
- Was certified on each machine, forklift, clamp truck and 85% of all maintenance except electrical.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Production Supervisor/ Control Room Operator/QC Lab Technician
US Silica
10.2009 - 04.2016
- Was certified in every area of the plant- bulk loader for truck and rail, milling, wet process, QA lab, control room, and all plant maintenance except electrical.
- Supervised the efficient operation of the mine and processes within established parameters.
- Lead and directed the operations workforce under the direction of the plant manager.
- Planned and scheduled necessary downtime with production departments.
- Production planning for various products and production units, process troubleshooting,
- Identify process bottlenecks and causes of substandard performance.
- Formulate and execute a plan for correcting problems.
- Assume “ownership" of the mine and process equipment.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure preventive maintenance is performed and the equipment is operating as designed.
- Conducted pre-shift and post-shift inspections on all production equipment during shift daily and recorded them on daily confirmation sheets.
- Ensure the plants’ compliance with MSHA regulations, operating permits, and US Silica policies and procedures.
- Ensure proper site training and documentation is complete for all employees, visitors, and contractors prior to exposure to the hazards of the operations.
- Follow all company safety and health policies.
- Ensure shipped product meets all customer requirements including product quality parameters and freedom from contamination during loading or transit.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
Petty Officer 1st Class
US Navy
12.1992 - 10.2009
Education
No Degree -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSkills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Team development
- Safety management
- Production optimization
- Health and safety compliance
- Quality control
- Staff scheduling
- Quality inspection
- Root-cause analysis
- Production line management
- Quality assurance training
- Cost reduction
- Equipment operation
- Production oversight
- Strategic planning
- Manufacturing management
- Performance evaluation
- Workflow optimization
- Training skills
- Quality assurance
- OSHA compliance
- Cross-functional teamwork
- KPI tracking
Timeline
Production Manager
Temple Corrugation
03.2016 - 04.2025
Production Supervisor/ Control Room Operator/QC Lab Technician
US Silica
10.2009 - 04.2016
Petty Officer 1st Class
US Navy
12.1992 - 10.2009
No Degree -
Midlands Technical College
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