Wayne Alexander
Production Supervisor
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Supervisor
Altium Packaging
Corona, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Led by practicing Company’s Guiding Principles and maintaining Company's Always Made Right, Always Made Safe Culture.
- Maintained compliance with safety and Company policies, procedures, and established laws and regulations.
- Owned process improvement and continually enhancing safety, quality, production and financial results.
- Drove Value Creation by fostering Shift morale and employee engagement, improving employee retention and continuous improvement.
- Focused on Customer by creating product that meet customer product specifications, and completed in a timely manner.
- Challenged status quo, created positive impact on culture, and acted as an employee and Company advocate.
- Treated others with Dignity & Respect, used consistency and integrity when dealing with employees.
- Managed employee performance cycles, including interviewing candidates, training and development of team members, recommending advancement and promotions, coaching, counseling, and employment discharge.
- Acted as a Change Agent, welcome new experiences, exhibit a “can do” mind-set to affect change (learn new skills, adapt to business changes, etc.).
- Demonstrated correct process, providing instruction, learning aids and resources as appropriate, and maintaining documentation.
- Serve as technical process expert in production, planning, scheduling, preventative maintenance (PM) actions, and budgetary matters; Administrative duties including but not limited to documenting employee performance results and goals, and training progress; Other duties as assigned by management.
- Preformed daily end of shift reporting for corporate team.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to manufacture specified products.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Managed team of 16 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Supervisor
Tosca Ltd
Riverside, CA
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Supervised, trained, and coached production, shipping, and receiving associates.
- Supported team by maintaining CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Responsible for all aspects of assembly operations, from material flow to daily staffing.
- Worked closely with corporate safety team to provide monthly training on time and upload documents for record-keeping.
- Kept working knowledge of safety and health procedures, ensuring all personal protective equipment such as waterproof suits and safety goggles are correctly used and worn.
- Established a safety-first mindset with team by use of a near-miss system which taught team to identify issues to management and maintenance team.
- Evaluated employee performance and kept schedules.
- Lead training sessions and implement initiatives for process improvements.
- Executed and maintained records for all phases of production relative to safety, product quality, personnel, labor-related issues, and more.
- Achieve excellent productivity, customer service, cost, quality, and safety through both individual and team contributions.
- Worked with warehouse and corporate teams to guarantee plant met the highest standards every year of using third party ISO/TS 22002-4 and ISO 22000 audits.
- Identify product workflow and coordinate with all other departments.
- Performed routine maintenance of machinery and assisted maintenance team on larger projects.
- Coordinate with maintenance team to address machine issues.
- Set record for highest case-ready meat production during shift at 17560 cases during 8 hour shift. (Beat previous record by over 1200 cases.).
- Managed team of 30-45 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Shift Lead
Tosca LTD
San Bernardino, CA
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Used documented procedures and information to make certain that food safety a priority along with keeping a highly productive and injury-free workplace.
- Perform preventative maintenance on machines to prevent errors and avoid costly fixes.
- Regularly ran teams to sanitize production equipment and warehouse weekly.
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments as needed based on schedule.
- Supported team by maintaining CPR and First Aid Certification.
- To train team members, set and obtain goals through expectations, support, coaching, celebration, and discipline.
- Guided team on third shift without direct supervision, so reported on scheduled runs to directly to Plant Manager.
- Maintained 0% injury rate during twelve months of operation through advanced safety techniques.
- Managed team of 8 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Shipping and Receiving/Driver
Walmart Distribution Center
Apple Valley, CA
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Received freight carefully by hand and various forklifts.
- Managed storage of items using company provided computer program.
- Communicated with management to fix any problem that may arrive with freight such as; missing items, wrong orders, and damaged goods.
- Routine housekeeping to ensure that area stayed clean and safe.
- Worked with individuals to keep a safe work environment.
Sales Associate
Walmart Supercenter
Victorville, CA
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Led Lawn and Garden department to maintain daily goals of a stocked and safe environment for co-workers and customers alike.
- Maintained area's daily inventory.
- Ordered items when needed.
- Set up displays using diagrams sent by Home Office.
- Move heavy and bulk items with equipment such as sit-down forklifts and walking power jacks.
- Perform safety checks before and after use.
- Creating cardboard and plastic bales when ready.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Technical Operator
Odyssey TV
Victorville, CA
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Taught students how to use cameras along with other equipment such as microphones, computer software, visual and sound mixers.
- Also taught basic and advanced editing techniques.
- Produced daily News show along with other projects on a weekly basis including student talk shows and a showcase of new movie trailers.
- Apart of small groups that worked on special on-location shoots.
- Supported team by maintaining CPR and First Aid Certification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victor Valley High School, Victorville, CA, US
Victorville, CA 08.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
Problem-solvingTeam WorkMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing5SSAPMicrosoft WordConflict ManagementQuality AssuranceProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementEmployee EvaluationPrioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverablesMotivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distractions
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standardsInterpreting instructions or signs and solving problemsInterpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from dataUnderstanding and applying mechanical concepts and processesSupply Chain Management
Compliance understanding
Cost reduction strategies
Risk analysis and management
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Altium Packaging
03.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Tosca Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2021
Shift Lead
Tosca LTD
01.2018 - 10.2019
Shipping and Receiving/Driver
Walmart Distribution Center
08.2014 - 12.2016
Sales Associate
Walmart Supercenter
04.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Victor Valley High School, Victorville, CA, US
08.2008 - 06.2010
Technical Operator
Odyssey TV
08.2007 - 06.2010