Timothy J McCaskill
Biscoe
Summary
Experience in managing production schedules and team performance to ensure timely and quality output. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Strong background in a collaborative work environment and in managing complex production challenges.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Cascades Moulded Pulp
07.2019 - 01.2026
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently to ensure availability of raw materials for uninterrupted production runs while avoiding excess stockpiles.
Production Manager
Hughes Furniture Industries
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines in compliance with OSHA.
- Establish workflow that enhances speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.
- Reduce expenses and increase productivity across all areas.
- Manage machine resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime.
- Effectively lead and coach supervisors and managers to accomplish operational objectives.
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure delivery of key materials.
- Oversee utilization of staff resources in key areas to optimize production.
- A manufacturer of upholstered furniture with 7 plants, a distribution center, a trucking division, and over 700 employees.
Complex Human Resource Manager
Pilgrim’s
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Increased plant standard staffing from 600 to 1,050 at Sanford processing plant.
- Develop plans to attract salary and hourly employees.
- Work with managers to ensure staffing needs are being met.
- Find root causes for turnover and develop strategies to reduce it.
- Ensure that all new hires have completed their orientation and onboarding program.
- Work with corporate human resource group to ensure all new policies are implemented on a complex level.
- Investigate employee grievances.
- Consult with managers and supervisors on employee disciplinary action.
- Manage a team of eight HR staff.
- Establish relationships with local Chamber of Commerce.
- Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world. The Sanford Complex has over 1,000 employees and produces 100% organic chicken for Costco. The Sanford Complex consists of a processing plant, a hatchery and a growout department.
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Grede LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Identify ways to decrease the company’s carbon footprint.
- Conduct safety tours and inspections.
- Ensure that all stormwater and air quality permits are maintained.
- Collect stormwater samples following chain of custody procedures.
- Responsible for safety programs and OSHA compliance.
- Maintain OSHA 300 Logs.
- Monitor first aid incidents to find root cause for injury.
- Collaborate with HR regarding return to work and managing injuries.
- Train employees in safety programs and requirements.
- Work with management to implement changes when necessary.
- A ductile iron foundry specializing in providing the heavy truck industry with completely finished components. Grede Biscoe has 350 employees.
Human Resource Manager / Safety Director
Hughes Furniture Industries
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Interview and evaluate applicants directing them to appropriate job placement.
- Work with managers at all locations to ensure that all positions are filled.
- Look for ways to attract and keep new employees.
- Ensure that company policies are implemented and followed in all locations.
- Explain all benefits and pay scales to new employees.
- Consult with managers on employee disciplinary actions.
- Investigate employee grievances.
- Responsible for the safety programs at all locations and OSHA compliance.
- Monitor workman’s comp. claims and develop strategies to reduce accidents.
- Train managers and supervisors in safety requirements.
- Evaluate safety programs to ensure employees are properly trained.
- Conduct safety tours and inspections at all facilities to maintain a safe environment.
- Work with drivers and dispatch to make sure all DOT Regulations are followed.
- Other positions held with Hughes Furniture: Assistant Plant Manager of Frame Division, Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager Frame Division
- A manufacturer of upholstered furniture with 7 plants, a distribution center, a trucking division, and over 700 employees.
Frame Plant Manager
Joyce Frame Shop
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Plan production and shipping schedules to maintain efficiency.
- Evaluate suppliers and production methods to maximize profits.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed and maintain OSHA compliance.
- Manage and coordinate production at 2 plant locations.
- Interview applicants for employment.
- Directly responsible for customer relations.
- Help to develop new styles and set up production methods.
- A manufacturer of internal upholstered furniture frames who sold finished frames to local upholstery companies. Joyce Frames had 3 plant locations and over 80 employees.
Finishing Manager
Bossong Hosiery
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Plan production schedules for finished goods.
- Coordinate production of two plants to meet shipping deadlines.
- Make use of temporary agencies to improve production flow.
- Producer of sheer hosiery, trouser socks, and children’s tights. Bossong employs over 100 people and has two locations.
Housing Representative
Perdue Farms, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Work with farmers and lenders to expedite loans for poultry houses.
- Evaluate sites and estimated cost for poultry houses.
- Company representative for each county in which I worked.
- Other position held: Flock supervisor.
- Perdue Farms is a national poultry company based out of Salisbury, Maryland. The Roaster Division is located in Candor, N.C.
- Deboning Supervisor (Robbins, NC)
- Maintain quality standards.
- Cross train and plan job rotation of 25 employees.
- Meet production goal and maximize yields.
- Fast Food Supervisor (Robbins, NC)
- Insure product requirements are met for customers such as KFC and Bojangles.
- Responsible for safety and production of 20 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wingate University
Wingate, N.C.Skills
- Quality control
- Production management
- Schedule development
- Inventory coordination
- Scheduling coordination
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Conflict resolution
- Production coordination
- Relationship building
- Customer service
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Cascades Moulded Pulp
07.2019 - 01.2026
Production Manager
Hughes Furniture Industries
01.2017 - 07.2019
Complex Human Resource Manager
Pilgrim’s
01.2016 - 01.2017
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Grede LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Human Resource Manager / Safety Director
Hughes Furniture Industries
01.2001 - 01.2015
Frame Plant Manager
Joyce Frame Shop
01.1997 - 01.2001
Finishing Manager
Bossong Hosiery
01.1995 - 01.1997
Housing Representative
Perdue Farms, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wingate University