Taylor Yates
Ennis,TX
Summary
Experienced in senior-level operations, production and distribution. Promotes wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and high-performance team development. Experienced with union labor and contract negotiations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Shenandoah Growers Inc.
Rice, TX
04.2018 - Current
- Review production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability and production operations strategizing long-term business needs and applying customer feedback for process improvements.
- Assists in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process and mitigating production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity, while Identified staffing and capital needs, collecting relevant data and writing justifications for established needs.
- Analyzing and planning production operations and processes while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes while identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base on current industry trends and best practices regarding global regulatory requirements pertaining to food safety regulations, product labeling laws and ingredient declarations.
- Cultivate communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
Production Supervisor
Shenandoah Growers Inc.
Rice, TX
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed pricing schedules, costing for materials, and compliance statements.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Developed and implemented collaboration strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
Quality Control Specialist
Shenandoah Growers Inc.
Rice, TX
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Secured positive customer experiences while executing effective quality assurance practices.
- Developed and implemented process control systems to ensure product quality.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure that established quality standards were followed.
- Implemented corrective action plans when necessary due to non-conforming products or processes.
- Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by building client rapport and timely resolving crises and issues.
Sales Associate/Customer Service Representative
Cute Rate Service Station
Gun Barrel City, TX
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
Education
Associate in General Studies -
Trinity Valley Community College
01.2012
Skills
- Business Forecasting
- Strategic Execution
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Line Management
- Team Development
- OSHA Compliance
- Compliance With GMPs
- Continuous Improvement Processes
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Knowledgeable of Quality Control Standards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
Websites
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
References
References upon request
Timeline
Production Manager
Shenandoah Growers Inc.
04.2018 - Current
Production Supervisor
Shenandoah Growers Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2018
Quality Control Specialist
Shenandoah Growers Inc.
07.2015 - 06.2016
Sales Associate/Customer Service Representative
Cute Rate Service Station
08.2011 - 07.2015
Associate in General Studies -
Trinity Valley Community College
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