William Brown
Talbott,TN
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with extensive experience in food production, successfully overseeing multiple lines and associates. Achievements include reducing scrap by 50% and improving schedule attainment from 85% to 93%, demonstrating a commitment to operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Rich Products Corporation
Morristown, TN
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible for 8 production lines, 11 salary associates, and 365 hourly associates
- Mentoring 11 supervisors
- Reduced scrap by 50%, improved schedule attainment from 85% to 93%
- 6s of production areas
- Reduced labor with by 3 associates per 2 lines resulting in over $600,000.00 in savings
- Led ROCS projects to reduce changeover times and first hour efficiency
- Managed scheduling and coordination of production staff across various shifts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues promptly.
- Maintained compliance with food safety regulations during all production activities.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
TPM Line Owner
Rich Products Corporation
Morristown, TN
11.2020 - 09.2025
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Shift Leader
Rich Products Corporation
Morristown, TN
04.2014 - 11.2020
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on tasks to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed schedules accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for positions to evaluate readiness and fit for position.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
Team Leader
Rich Products Corporation
Morristown, TN
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
Group Leader
Rich Products Corporation
Morristown, TN
03.2007 - 02.2013
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Production Worker
Rich Products Corporation
Morristown, TN
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight Line
White Pine, TN
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Applied strong leadership talents and critical thinking skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Section Leader
Old Dominion Freight Line
White Pine, TN
02.2000 - 12.2002
- Supervised, encouraged, and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
- Consulted with manager to discuss adverse trends and identify and resolve production issues.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
Stacker
Old Dominion Freight Line
White Pine, TN
11.1999 - 01.2000
- Stacked finished cases on pallets according to customer requests.
- Moved finished pallets to storage areas using forklifts.
- Identified and removed products that did not meet quality control standards.
- Operated formers, stretch wrappers and tape machines to package items.
Supervisor
American Components
Dandridge, TN
10.1997 - 10.1999
- Led team by applying problem-solving skills to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance, coaching and training to address weaknesses and foster development.
- Oversaw customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Developed training materials and process guidelines, providing clear directions to ensure understanding and adherence.
Extrusion Operator
American Components
Dandridge, TN
06.1993 - 09.1997
- Measured extruded products to identify imperfections and adjusted controls to adhere to project specifications.
- Exemplified positive attitude as team member in dynamic, challenging environment and remained composed and professional during complex challenges.
- Monitored process and workstation information to guarantee accuracy and avoid workflow impediments.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08-2019
Skills
- SAP
- Strong leadership skills (Servant Leadership)
- Root Cause Analysis
- TPM
- Galaxy
- Power BI
- MLO
- Experienced with Excel
- Experienced with Word
- Experienced with PowerPoint
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Completed OSHA 10-hour training.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 10-hour course completed 11/2021
- Dale Carnegie graduate 11/2022
Timeline
Production Manager
Rich Products Corporation
10.2024 - Current
TPM Line Owner
Rich Products Corporation
11.2020 - 09.2025
Shift Leader
Rich Products Corporation
04.2014 - 11.2020
Team Leader
Rich Products Corporation
03.2013 - 03.2014
Group Leader
Rich Products Corporation
03.2007 - 02.2013
Production Worker
Rich Products Corporation
02.2006 - 02.2007
Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight Line
01.2003 - 01.2006
Section Leader
Old Dominion Freight Line
02.2000 - 12.2002
Stacker
Old Dominion Freight Line
11.1999 - 01.2000
Supervisor
American Components
10.1997 - 10.1999
Extrusion Operator
American Components
06.1993 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University