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Quintin Harris

Henderson,NC

Summary

Talented supervisor offering 20+ years of operational experience and dedication to enhance employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with strong dedication to employee training and satisfaction. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operations demand. History of effectively overseeing production workers in high-volume production settings as successful supervisor. Offering experience and solid focus on performance optimization. Safety-knowledgeable and adaptable to dynamic operational conditions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Glen Raven
Norlina, NC
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
  • Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.

Production Supervisor

Vescom Corporation
Henderson, NC
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.

Supervisor

Weaving Department
South Hill, VA
11.2014 - 08.2019
  • Day to day operations and production weaving air bag.
  • Work close with international customers to ensure levels are met each day.
  • Lead safety meetings.
  • Handle the shipping of materials to sister site for processing.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Performed root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Prepared and managed work schedules, vacation and sick time accurately on everyday basis.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Supervisor

Newton Instrument Company
Butner, NC
08.1996 - 07.2014
  • Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment.
  • Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
  • Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
  • Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs.
  • Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping.
  • Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.
  • Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.
  • Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.
  • Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.
  • Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
  • Worked with fellow managers to implement the company’s policies and goals.
  • Planned oversea shipping accounts.
  • Handled customer deliveries being shipped out to vendors and routing pick-ups for our customers.
  • Negotiated terms for special expedites when necessary.
  • Supervision over the welding and sheet metal department for 7 years.
  • Aluminum and robot welder (company certified ).
  • Supervision over the press brake operator for 6 years, planning production floor output daily.
  • Performed root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues.

Operator

Burlington Mills
Clarksville, VA
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Inspected woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
  • Adjusted machine heating mechanisms, tensions and speeds to produce a quality product.
  • Threaded yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles and rollers of weave loom.
  • Removed defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
  • Installed, leveled and aligned machine components such as gears, chains, guides and needles to set up machinery for operation.
  • Loaded knitters or creels with specific yarn based specifications laid out by production sheets and client orders.

Education

Associate of Science - Information Technology Project Management

MyComputerCareer.com
Raleigh, NC
10.2021

High School Diploma -

Northern Vance High School
1991

Skills

  • Summary:
  • Logistics and production management professional skilled in leading high-producing teams using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency 19 years of logistics management experience including account management, delivery and shipping schedules, and dedicated trucking expectations Expertise in logistics management including logistics planning systems, performance management, employee engagement, cross-training, labor scheduling, inventory, record-keeping and meeting all safety and logistics metrics Supervised sheet metal, heavy metal and welding departments while at Newton Instrument
  • Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Scheduling
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Operations management
  • Team Building
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Assembly and production
  • Production targets

Timeline

Production Manager

Glen Raven
12.2020 - 05.2023

Production Supervisor

Vescom Corporation
08.2019 - 12.2020

Supervisor

Weaving Department
11.2014 - 08.2019

Supervisor

Newton Instrument Company
08.1996 - 07.2014

Operator

Burlington Mills
01.1992 - 01.1996

Associate of Science - Information Technology Project Management

MyComputerCareer.com

High School Diploma -

Northern Vance High School

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