Resourceful leader with experience in lean manufacturing. Able to to work well and motivate others to complete presented challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Contour Enterprise
05.2021 - Current
Managing and motivating a diverse group of individuals to perform their duties to their highest level
Manage daily plant operations ensuring all employees are completing given tasks in an appropriate timeframe to ensure customers receive on time shipping
Ensuring tasks are performed safely and employees are following cGMP
Performing regular walk through's to ensure building is up to safety and fire codes
Ensuring materials are properly ordered while keeping waste low
Manage employee hours to ensure work is completed in a timely manner while ensuring weekly and monthly budgets were met
Collaborate and problem solve with other department heads to problem solve, staffing shortages, and product flow.
Police Officer
Marion Police Department
04.2013 - Current
Responsible for responding to calls for service, which include but are not limited to business checks, domestic violence, traffic enforcement, and any conflict resolution, etc
Filling in as shift supervisor in the absence of supervisor and shift shortage
During these times, I looked over reports for errors and answered any questions from staff relating to the task at hand
I was also responsible for making sure policies were followed throughout the shift for different calls for service
I was usually overseeing two to three officers during these times.
Manufacturing Supervisor I
Baxter Healthcare
05.2016 - 05.2021
Motivating a diverse group of individuals to perform at their highest level to produce life-saving products
Responsible for making sure employees are following cGMP as well as following policies and procedure
Making sure documents are up to date, performed correctly and in compliance with FDA requirements
Work at creating effective ways to make my line run more effective and efficiently while doing so without exception
Helped to create an atmosphere for employees to learn and grow, and assist them in achieving their goals within the company
Experience in Filling, Mixing, and Packing departments where I drove positive results in low numbers of non-conformances and learned how to perform most jobs within each department to better understand those individual areas
In learning each department, I was able to work next to my employees and show that I am invested in what we were trying to accomplish as a team which created a positive work environment for all employees while meeting KPI goals.
Correctional Officer
NC Department of Corrections
11.2006 - 04.2013
Maintain the safety and security of the prison as well as the safety of the public, staff, and inmates
I watched over thousands of inmates throughout almost seven years of service
I had to make sure the inmates completed tasks and were on time to any events that may have been taking place
I also had the role of teaching new inmates what was expected and motivating them in a hostile setting to complete any task required.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice -
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12.2014
Associates in Arts -
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC
05.2003
Skills
Mix/Prep Experience
Operations Management
Continuous Improvement
References
Paul Hughes, 828-756-6237, Manager - Cell 1-Baxter Healthcare
Matt Zirkelbach, 812-430-9858, Former Cell Director Baxter Healthcare
Jimmy Young, 828-405-6786, Former Plant Manager Contour Enterprise
Allison Rowe, 828-467-9102, Director of cGMP Baxter Healthcare / Former Cell 1 Manager Baxter Healthcare