Ruben Farmer

• Plans and reviews production operations, communicating priorities and sequences for production, as well as ordering raw materials needed to produce 1st quality fiber.
• Resolves operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.
• Promoted safety by leading pre-shift safety meetings, working on safety projects, supporting safety within the department, completing safety surveys, and performing safety training.
• Evaluated line performance and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain shift reports and records. Verify employees' time in KRONOS.
• Support employees in the area of quality assurance. This includes ensuring quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant are understood and met.
• Enforced housekeeping, OSHA practices, and plant policies to maintain safe, organized work areas.

• Led shift operations to maintain production flow and meet daily scheduling requirements.
• Coordinated associates to balance workloads and reduce downtime.
• Trained new team members on equipment use and work instructions.
• Monitored safety practices and enforced compliance with plant procedures.

• Supervised production crew to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinated daily assignments to meet shift schedules and customer requirements.
• Trained team members on equipment operation, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Monitored output and corrected issues to reduce downtime and rework.

Didn't receive degree.