Tejon Brown
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Planters
Suffolk, VA
03.2026 - Current
- Led daily production team at Planters snack plant.
- Assigned shift tasks and monitored workflow on packaging lines.
- Trained new team members on safety and quality standards.
- Supervised Planters production staff during daily packing and packaging operations.
- Coordinated shift schedules, break coverage, and work assignments for Planters crews.
- Monitored safety procedures and enforced plant standards across the work area.
- Reviewed product quality and corrected issues during production runs.
- Communicated with maintenance teams to address line stoppages and equipment problems.
- Documented production activity and reported shift updates to plant leadership.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
Team Leader
Planters
Suffolk, VA
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Assigned shift tasks and monitored workflow on packaging lines.
- Trained new team members on safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated with supervisors to resolve equipment and staffing issues.
- Documented shift activity and communicated updates to management.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
Operator
Planters
Suffolk, VA
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Monitored production line equipment for Planters peanut packaging
- Inspected product quality for food safety and appearance standards.
- Assisted team members with material handling and line changeovers.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Cleaned work areas and followed sanitation procedures during shifts.
Education
Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VASkills
- Production scheduling
- Project management
- Project planning
- Team leadership
- Employee development
- Performance monitoring
- Decision making
- Communication management
- Payroll processing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
Planters
03.2026 - Current
Team Leader
Planters
01.2024 - 03.2026
Operator
Planters
08.2021 - 01.2024
Lakeland High School