Wayne Russaw
Production Supervisor
YANKTON,South Dakota
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Hydro Extrusions, enhancing productivity and quality standards. Expert in operations management and cross-functional teamwork, I've significantly improved workforce efficiency and product compliance. Skilled in 5S methodology and adept at fostering labor relations, my leadership has directly contributed to surpassing production goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Hydro Extrusions
Yankton, SD
01.2014 - 12.2024
- Managed and resolved employee issues focused on safety, productivity levels, and team morale.
- Resolved minor equipment problems and communicated significant breakdowns to the maintenance team.
- Maintained records of employees' attendance and working hours for precise billable cycle calculation.
- Monitored and maintained quality control standards, ensuring that products met customer requirements.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Continuously reviewed workforce productivity to identify growth opportunities.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Walmart Distribution Center
Brundidge, AL
03.2006 - 12.2013
- Developed and maintained quality assurance protocols, processes and procedures.
- Trained end users on software and hardware functionality, best practices and protocols.
- Coordinated activities with other departments related to product release decisions.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained accurate records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
- Verified accuracy of product documentation such as labels, instructions, warnings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Graceville High School
Graceville, FL05-1989
Skills
- Standard operating procedures
- 5S methodology
- Production scheduling
- Operations management
- Manufacturing processes
- Labor relations
- Machine operation
- Workforce planning
- Productivity improvement
- Cross-functional teamwork
Accomplishments
- Graduate of leadership Boot camp
- Member of the Mentorship program
- Combat veteran
Certification
- Safe Lead program Certification
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Hydro Extrusions
01.2014 - 12.2024
Quality Assurance Specialist
Walmart Distribution Center
03.2006 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Graceville High School
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