Terrance Clemens

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Managed team of 7 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
• Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
• Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
• Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
• Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
• Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
• Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
• Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
• Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
• Assisted in the implementation of new systems or machinery upgrades for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
• Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste by implementing just-in-time inventory practices.
• Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
• Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
• Resolved production bottlenecks swiftly, applying problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations.
• Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
• Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
• Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
• Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
• Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
• Coordinated and assisted in breakdown and set up of machines for product change over.
• Assistant to the lead mechanic with repairs and preventative maintenance on all Prodo-Pak machines.
• Trained an enforced all new employees on company policies and procedures and standard SOP's
• Licensed operator on both stand up and sit down forklifts.
• Responsible for pre inspection of all raw materials, confirming bill of materials and processing inspections and the quality of the line production and all associated paperwork.
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• Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
• Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Replenished packaging supplies such as printer ribbon and boxes to maintain inventory.
• Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.
• Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
• Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
• Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
• Complied with all relevant regulations regarding food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness when handling consumable products.
• Verified correct items, lot numbers and product shipments to meet customer expectations and standards of quality.
• Manage all inventory based on fifo.
• Licensed forklift operator.
• Conducted monthly employee performance reviews.

• Implemented lean manufacturing principles, leading to significant reductions in waste and downtime.
• Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and equipment monitoring.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced waste and cost savings for the company.
• Monitored machine operations for the detection of work piece defects or machine malfunctions and adjusting machines as necessary.
• Performed maintenance on machines as required, such as oilling or cleaning machine parts.
• Performed minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines or contacted appropriate vendors for major service or repairs.
• Install an adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dice guides and holding devices using measuring instruments.
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Assembled product containers and crates using hands tools and precut lumber.

Transported freight stock and other materials to and from storage, production areas and loading docks using forklift, hand trucks and other equipment.

Kept daily production sheets and work tickets with recorded numbers of units.

Delegated work orders to the appropriate employees.