Wesley Graham
Sophia,NC
Summary
Production and Maintenance Manager with 10 years of experience managing, scheduling and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable expert in production with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment. Multi-talented Process Technician knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roll Shop Lead
Nucor Steel Lexington
Lexington, Nort
09.2023 - Current
- Researched new products or services that would enhance the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Established a system for tracking labor costs associated with each job completed by the team.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials needed.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective services.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis of repair trends.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Production and Maintenance Manager
Mohawk
Thomasville, NC
01.2013 - Current
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Researched issues and negotiated with vendors and suppliers to improve processes and reduce unnecessary costs.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Monitored and analyzed process data for customer satisfaction, quality improvement and cost reduction.
- Conducted trials, observed process conditions and analyzed results to improve product quality and reduce costs.
- Identified and implemented process changes to improve safety, cost and reliability.
- Worked with managers, operators and vendors to perform root cause analysis on failing systems.
- Led process improvements while mentoring others to improve processes.
- Inspected, removed and replaced malfunctioning equipment and tools to minimize workflow disruptions.
Warehouse Manager
MSC Industrial Supply
Greensboro, NC
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing [Task].
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Machine Operator Technician
Carpenter
High Point, NC
05.2009 - 02.2011
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears and forming or spinning machines.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Marked workpieces with carefully measured reference points and cutting lines.
- Trained and monitored new employees to teach techniques and procedures.
Assistant General Manager
Rush Fitness Complex
Asheville, NC
04.2007 - 02.2009
- Enhanced team engagement and performance with daily updates and informational meetings.
- Oversaw payroll preparation and administration for staff.
- Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies.
- Developed and implemented promotions and publicity programs to achieve remarkable business increase.
- Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Trinity, NC06.2006
Skills
- Production Target Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Safety Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Coordination
- Equipment Operation
- Inventory Management Software
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hiring and Training
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- MS Office
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Production Planning
Certification
- Ascend Training - 2021
- Stop and Think Training - 2020
- OSHA 10 Training - 2018
- OSHA 30 Training - 2019
Timeline
Roll Shop Lead
Nucor Steel Lexington
09.2023 - Current
Production and Maintenance Manager
Mohawk
01.2013 - Current
Warehouse Manager
MSC Industrial Supply
03.2011 - 01.2013
Machine Operator Technician
Carpenter
05.2009 - 02.2011
Assistant General Manager
Rush Fitness Complex
04.2007 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
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