Open To Work
Quentin Blunt
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented production professional with expertise in managing schedules and team performance to ensure timely, quality results. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Fosters a collaborative work environment while navigating complex production challenges, consistently contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
J.B.M Sherman Carmel
02.2026 - Current
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Analyzed production data and generated reports for senior management to inform strategic decisions.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Managed personnel through implementation of company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to work rules.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work environment where all employees could succeed.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient operations and workflow.
- Coordinated with team leaders to meet production schedules and quality standards.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
Production Supervisor
Plug Power
Slingerlands, New York
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Lead 5S efforts and set the vision and example for all team members to follow.
- Directed and coordinated all production operations through team leads, production personnel, and supporting production cells.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Plug Power products and assembly protocol; provide ongoing training and communication to team members.
- Establish team goals and work to continually improve production metrics related to quality and throughput.
- Communicated with production manager and cell leaders to clarify expectations and ensure manufacturing met performance standards.
- Set a tone for work quality and accountability within the team; understand quality issues affecting final product testing and respond appropriately to improve quality metrics.
- Constrained team members on assembly and manufacturing processes to enhance job satisfaction and develop a versatile talent pool.
- Collaborated with manufacturing engineering staff to develop and update assembly procedures and training materials.
- Built and maintained cross-functional relationships with colleagues and work cells to effectively resolve issues and align on mutual goals.
- Work with production planning team and warehouse team to control material flow, maintain inventory accuracy and ensure schedule conformance.
- Always adhere to safety standards while enforcing safe work habits with all team members; this includes all regulations and facility safety guidelines.
- Assist in performance management activities including preparation of performance evaluations, recognition efforts for strong performing team members, and assistance with disciplinary matters as necessary by partnering with human resources as necessary.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in production cells.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Optimized labor allocation, matching skill set task requirements to improve output quality.
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
Production Supervisor
Repligen
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Day-to-day management of production including scheduling.
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Recruited, supervised and mentored manufacturing staff to ensure a motivated and effective team environment. (46 employees?)
- Tracked KPIs, improving operational efficiency across production lines.
- Ensured materials and resources were in place to meet production goals, maximize facility utilization and eliminate production delays.
- Approved shift schedules and vacation requests to ensure adequate staffing to meet production deadlines.
- Worked with planning to ensure scheduling of production to meet customer needs.
- Provided support to production leads to ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot manufacturing processes and recommended improvements when appropriate.
- Provided training in document-controlled manufacturing techniques.
- Analyzed process data, optimizing product success rates to manage manufacturing costs.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with QC/QA departments, enhancing processes and addressing audit observations effectively.
- Ensured that all master manufacturing documents were accurate and up to date and that all manufacturing operations were carried out in accordance with Repligen's Quality Management System.
- Attended daily operations meetings, responding to the needs of other departments as they relate to Repligen's manufacturing operations.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness and general housekeeping throughout the department and surrounding areas.
Production Supervisor
DSM Nutritional Products
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed the production schedule by organizing and directing production operators to establish first-time-right behaviors and minimize scrap and rework.
- Managed team of 36 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated workflow among production teams to enhance resource allocation and streamline processes.
- Supported the use of continuous improvement methodology and tools such as DMAIC, 5S, Quick changeover, RCA, and visual management.
- Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to support all continuous improvement initiatives and safety, quality, and process topics.
- Participated in daily production meetings where SHE deviations, quality concerns, and production losses were discussed and opened the floor to team members to provide a preliminary fault diagnosis and resolution.
- Addressed workplace issues to foster positive employee relations and maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues swiftly and effectively.
- Maintained KOP (Key Operating Parameters) in the operating window as defined in the SOPs and diagnosed KOP deviations providing corrective actions.
- Provided root cause analysis for failures in equipment, process, procedures, training, and or incidents.
- Signed off on maintenance work orders as the area representative and completed risks assessment procedures prior to the beginning of maintenance operations.
- Assisted with interviewing candidates for production roles.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Team Leader
Plug Power
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Established goals for the team and worked to continually improve metrics related to quality and throughput.
- Set a tone for work quality, accountability, and efficiency within the team; understood quality issues affecting processes and responded appropriately to decrease quality issues.
- Streamlined workflows to minimize downtime and improve overall output.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Set performance expectations for the team and monitored progress towards goals.
- Managed conflict resolutions among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Established standard work assignments for direct reports to enhance warehouse operations and promote 5S and safety objectives.
- Developed partnerships with production, planning, procurement, and other internal teams to align goals and enhance collaboration.
- Adhered to safety standards, while enforcing safe work habits with team members; this included all OSHA regulations and facility safety guidelines.
- Assisted in performance management activities including preparation of performance evaluations, recognition efforts for strong performing team members, and assistance with disciplinary matters by partnering with supervisors and HR.
- Conducted inspections on units being shipped overseas to ensure that they were within specification and met customer requirements.
- Provided comprehensive forklift training to employees, enhancing compliance with safety protocols.
- Established clear communication channels to facilitate timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
Production Manager
Sunward Electronics Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2021
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Reviewed sales orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to ensure timely product availability.
- Guided employees in setting and reaching individual performance objectives.
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Assessed and trained personnel for cross-functional operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Monitored purchase orders and scheduled manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
- Revised production schedules to account for changing designs, shortages and other types of interruptions.
- Assessed current inventories and procured supplies to maintain optimal stock levels for anticipated demands.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits on site and at remote sites.
- Fostered continuous improvement culture by promoting open communication among team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted developmental plans.
- Maintained quality assurance for all products. Conducted production scheduling and ordered materials from third-party manufacturers.
- Purchased materials for in-house production, hardware system repair, diagnostics, and product testing.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing targets.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in quality control and safety protocols.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and resource allocation within production lines.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate supply of materials while minimizing excess stock costs.
- Facilitated regular safety audits, promoting a culture of compliance and proactive risk management across operations.
- 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.
Education
AAS - Business Administration
Schenectady County Community College
Scotia, NY05-2020
Skills
- Production management
- Operations management
- Supply chain oversight
- Inventory management
- Schedule management
- KPI tracking
- Schedule management
- Supplier relationship management
- Efficiency management
- Continuous improvement
- Strategic planning
- Safety management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Employee training
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Production Manager
J.B.M Sherman Carmel
02.2026 - Current
Production Supervisor
Plug Power
07.2023 - 02.2026
Production Supervisor
Repligen
09.2022 - 07.2023
Production Supervisor
DSM Nutritional Products
12.2021 - 09.2022
Team Leader
Plug Power
03.2021 - 12.2021
Production Manager
Sunward Electronics Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2021
AAS - Business Administration
Schenectady County Community College