Robert Chastain
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in staff management and training. Recognized for fostering a supportive work environment, enhancing team morale, and driving continuous improvement in production processes to meet organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Tamco USA
2010.09 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and quality control processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated workflow among departments to optimize resource allocation and meet production targets.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement of materials for uninterrupted operations.
- 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.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
Education
Micro Computer Repair/ AC DC Electronics
Associated Technical College
San Bernardino, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Andreas High School
Highland, CA1995-06
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff management
- Worker training
- Assembly and production
- Process improvement
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials handling
- Equipment operation
- Standard operating procedures
- Manufacturing
- Operations management
- Waste reduction
- Priority management
- Staff development
- Materials management
- Logistics
- Scheduling coordination
- Inventory management
- Resource allocation
- Inventory oversight
- Employee leadership
- Line maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
- Decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety procedures
- Computer skills
- Hiring and training
- Work area inspection
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Production coordination
- Safety management
- Product assembly
- Materials inspection
- Production error correction
- Equipment maintenance
- Flexible schedule
Accomplishments
Over 20 years experience managing staff.
16 years experience in my current role at Tamco USA, 13 of those years I have managed the production and staff, quality control, inventory management, machine maintenance, shipping and receiving as well as problem solving and continuous improvement.
Certification
OSHA 30 hour health and safety certified.
Forklift Certified.
Previously certified in CPR/ First aid ( currently expired )
Lean Leadership certified
P.I.T. certification in progress ( Powered Industrial Truck trainer )
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Tamco USA
2010.09 - Current
Micro Computer Repair/ AC DC Electronics
Associated Technical College
High School Diploma -
San Andreas High School