Timothy Guyton
Blacksburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented manager with 25 years of experience in supply chain, distribution, and manufacturing management, leveraging leadership skills to drive operational excellence. Proven expertise in developing operations leaders who thrive in high-volume environments while fostering a culture of safety and employee well-being. Committed to promoting self-development and personal growth within teams, empowering each member to contribute effectively to organizational success. Passionate about creating innovative solutions that enhance productivity and streamline processes across all facets of operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Manager
Hanesbrands
10.2023 - Current
- Direct GM of Operations Team. All Departments Heads report Directly to me.
- Leading Lean improvements in process efficiency and productivity.
- Maximize efficiency of materials movements and minimize labor required.
- Lead DC Automation Projects to Maximize efficiency of new Automation Projects
- Rectified problems such as damages and shortages by collaborating directly with Department Mangers.
- Coordinated with Peak season Objectives and share with Stack Holders
- Budget implantation, Cost Control, A3 Cost Savings Projects.
- Complete understanding of all Shipping Process’s Domestic & international Exports.
- Served as a Mentor all Employees at the DC
- Transportation Department for All KM report directly to me.
Supply Chain Manager
Hanesbrands
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Evaluated documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Developed and oversaw strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Aligned operational boundaries between processes and production demands.
- Ensured safety and emergency readiness among personnel by disseminating information on and monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Motivated employees to share ideas and feedback.
- Ensured adherence to operational schedules by monitoring Key performance indicators.
- Developed a cross functional Team to support all of KM Supply Chain (Out Bound Shipments)
- Supervised 50 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Distribution Facility Supervisor
Hanesbrands
09.2015 - 04.2020
- Monitored production and quality to mitigate loss and increase efficiency.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Implemented organizational processes to ensure more cohesive operation and better-quality service.
- Scheduled all warehouse employees and managed resource allocation to ensure efficient operations.
- Strictly enforced all safety procedures and protocols through effective management of Safety and Training
- Participated in meetings with upper management to roll out initiatives and procedures that met benchmarks for production, quality and safety.
- Verified that materials were stored in correct designated areas throughout warehouse and monitored inventory control levels for replenishment needs.
- Assessed employee performance and facilitated commendations and discipline as necessary.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 35 employees.
Production Business Unit Supervisor / NCE Development Team
Nestle USA
07.1996 - 09.2015
- Established and enforced 5s program successful in increasing line efficiency and dropping accidents to Zero per quarter.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to keep production operating at peak levels and consistently meet challenging daily demands.
- Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Applied SMED and Lean strategies to discover and fix root cause issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for improvement.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready always, maintaining strict compliance with USDA guidelines to keep products within tight tolerances.
- Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan TPM maintenance of equipment, machinery.
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Performed pre-shift checks of Production processing equipment to identify problems during pre-start up.
- Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications.
Education
BA - Business Administration
Georgia State College And University
Milledgeville, GA01.2004
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Performance reporting
- Multi-unit operations management
- SAP – Manufacturing
- AS 400 - WM
- Cross-functional coordination
- Operations management
Accomplishments
Successfully Manages operations between 2 distribution facility's for Hanesbrands Inc in the Kings Mountain NC Area.
Certification
- Six Sigma Global Institute – 2016.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional
- Spartanburg Technical College – 2009
- Emergency Medical Technician (National Registered EMT-B)
- Buffalo Vol. Fire Department 1999-Current
- Fire Fighter / EMT 1999-Present
- Serving as Asst. Chief 2006-2013
- South Carolina Fire Academy Reginal Instructor 2014-2019
- Cherokee County SC Fire Chief’s Association
- Help to start education program for High School Jr’s & Seniors to get education and training in Emergence Services before Graduating High School. The Program is still active today in conjunction of Spartanburg Community College
- Secretary and Treasurer 2006-2013
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2002 – 2010
- Department of Homeland Security WMD Training
- Urban Search and Rescue Team Leader 2004-2010
- Confined Space Body Recover Certified
OTHER
- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA – TROOP LEADER - BLACKSBURG SOUTH CAROLINA 2012-2015
- SEMI-PRO BOWLER – USBC SANCTIONED – BOWLED IN USA OPEN RENO NV 2011
Timeline
Operation Manager
Hanesbrands
10.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Hanesbrands
04.2020 - 10.2023
Distribution Facility Supervisor
Hanesbrands
09.2015 - 04.2020
Production Business Unit Supervisor / NCE Development Team
Nestle USA
07.1996 - 09.2015
BA - Business Administration
Georgia State College And University