Steven Potts
O'Fallon
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with extensive expertise in equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols. Proficient in documentation, compliance, and scheduling, ensuring seamless operations across all production phases. Skilled in streamlining workflows to enhance productivity while proactively identifying and addressing challenges to minimize downtime. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment that drives team performance and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Green Plains Renewable Energy
Madison, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with operations manager to monitor and optimize daily operational workflows in the plant.
- Diagnosed and resolved diverse operational issues within the plant to maintain product specifications and optimize production capacity.
- Created and enforced comprehensive SOPs to streamline processes and ensure compliance in plant operations.
- Coordinated with teams to implement comprehensive training and skill block programs aimed at improving workforce capabilities.
- · Works with OPS group or individuals to provide additional guidance on their day to day to foster continuous improvement.
- Coordinated with teams to ensure provision of necessary tools and supplies, supporting efficient completion of daily work and housekeeping responsibilities.
- Engaged with operations manager and maintenance planner to organize and prioritize daily maintenance and repair activities.
- Assisted in maintaining operational continuity by covering for team lead and operations manager as required.
- Achieved consistent corn oil production through proactive monitoring and system enhancements. Maximized system uptime by coordinating with operations teams on CIP and preventive maintenance planning. Improved operational insights by actively participating in weekly reviews of corn oil system performance.
- Developed and implemented training modules for plant staff, focusing on rolling stock safety and operational efficiency.
- Managed ordering and maintenance of CYE inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Managed incoming shipments of chemicals and ingredients to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Coordinated inventory task completion at month-end and communicated results to accounting department.
- Analyzed usage trends and compiled monthly CYE forecasts with revised pricing for effective communication with accounting team.
- Oversaw daily verification of production processes.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of Green Plains policies, procedures, and programs.
Team Lead
Green Plains Renewable Energy
Madison, IL
09.2016 - 10.2022
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and production targets.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Cross-trained employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Monitored performance of operations environment and managed expert responses to first-level events and serious incidents.
- Handled preventive maintenance on assigned technologies following established procedures.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
Process Worker
Green Plains Renewable Energy
Madison, IL
02.2012 - 02.2019
- Maintained compliance with health, safety and environment practices.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Kept facility inspection-ready at all times through proactive housekeeping and close monitoring of daily operations.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Education
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
Vatterott College
Saint. Charles, MO04-2011
Skills
- Production Documentation
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Data Entry
- Critical / Analytical Thinking
- Employee Training
- Permit Issuing
- Control Room Operations
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Environmental Compliance
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- ISO Quality Standards
- General Housekeeping
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Hazardous Chemicals Handling
- Hot Work Permit Procedures
- Wet Chemistry Testing Processes
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Green Plains Renewable Energy
10.2022 - Current
Team Lead
Green Plains Renewable Energy
09.2016 - 10.2022
Process Worker
Green Plains Renewable Energy
02.2012 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
Vatterott College