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Teresa Parks

Alpine,AL

Summary

Dedicated Plant Operations Manager bringing demonstrated record of success and 5+ years of experience in masonry products manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Hohmann and Barnard
Trussville, AL
06.2018 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
  • Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
  • Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
  • Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
  • Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
  • Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
  • Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
  • Created reports detailing plant performance indicators such as labor costs or output rate.
  • Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
  • Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
  • Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 32.
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
  • Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
  • Managed manufacturing operations for masonry products production.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
  • Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
  • Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
  • Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
  • Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
  • Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
  • Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
  • Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
  • Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
  • Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.

Production Line Worker

Honda
Lincoln, AL
06.2003 - 08.2013
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
  • Provided support to supervisors by completing paperwork, organizing files, and scheduling meetings.
  • Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks.
  • Stocked shelves with necessary materials needed for production operations.
  • Sorted items into appropriate bins according to type or size.
  • Repaired defective parts or components using hand tools or power tools.
  • Loaded raw materials onto conveyor belts as part of the assembly line process.
  • Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
  • Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
  • Oversaw inventory and counts and performed periodic spot checks to verify outgoing orders.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gadsden High School
Gadsden, AL
05-1982

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Plant Manager

Hohmann and Barnard
06.2018 - 05.2024

Production Line Worker

Honda
06.2003 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

Gadsden High School

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Jefferson State Community College

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