Willie L. Jones Jr.
Production Supervisor
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience in production supervision within the food manufacturing sector, including significant tenures at ConAgra Foods and Dakota Pasta. Expertise in optimizing production processes and leading teams to achieve operational excellence in the bakery industry has consistently driven efficiency and productivity. A strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment enhances team performance and morale. Actively seeking a challenging managerial role that provides opportunities for professional growth while applying extensive industry knowledge and management skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Illume Candles
01.2019 - Current
- Manage and ensure that the production staff achieve a satisfactory workflow consisting with company goals.
- Promote safety by implementing standard quality parameters and pass/fail tolerance for product.
- Promote 5S and six sigma housekeeping with the intent of organized and clean production work stations.
- Work with management to cut waste using the Lean Process.
- Managed over 100 team members and six production lines and maintain 70% efficiency.
- Help write standard operating procedures (SOP), and maintain line diagrams to increase line efficiency for new products.
- Played active role in interviewing and hiring process, eventually owning the process for my shift.
Value Stream Supervisor
Blanks/USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintain high level of visibility with associates. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve associates in problem solving.
- Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe associate work habit.
- Help reduce scrap by implementing standard quality parameters and pass/fail tolerances for product.
- Deploy and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and six sigma housekeeping.
- Maintain time and production records.
- Communicate with other supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work center schedules, company policies and practices, and performance improvement plans.
Shift Manager/Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods (5S Concept).
- Works with Management team to identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and downtime.
- Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Leads and supports subordinates to work in a safe manner and to seek improvements in work practices.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of support resources such as quality, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and technical trainers.
- Administer, communicate and interpret work procedures and company policies to subordinates.
General Manager
Bruegger’s Bagels
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities include managerial duties supervision of 14 members to ensure excellent customer service and quality products.
- Maintain inventory, control shrink and gross margins; consistently meeting cost budgets.
- Cross training all team members on all new production procedures.
- Oversee 2 store locations concurrently (Riverside and Lake/Hennepin stores).
- Increase sales from 13k to 20k per week.
- Awarded “Guest Service Person of the Month.
Manager
Glazed Investment Krispy Kreme
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsibilities include managerial duties supervision of 14 members to insure excellent customer service and quality products.
- Consistently meet gross margins and labor goals.
- Cross training all team members on all new production procedures.
Bakery Executive
Target Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsibilities include managerial duties as a executive team leader for company’s highest selling bakery producing over $100,000 in sales per month and high volume sales for Starbucks Coffee.
- Supervision of 28 team members to ensure excellent customer service and quality product.
Education
Fundamentals of Baking Seminar -
Dunwoody Bakery School
Minneapolis, MN01.1991
Business Management - undefined
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN01.1990
Skills
- Process quality management
- Process optimization
- Operational production management
- Mentorship development
- Strategic decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Effective relationship management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Illume Candles
01.2019 - Current
Value Stream Supervisor
Blanks/USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Shift Manager/Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
01.2008 - 01.2018
General Manager
Bruegger’s Bagels
01.2004 - 01.2008
Manager
Glazed Investment Krispy Kreme
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bakery Executive
Target Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2003
Business Management - undefined
Normandale Community College
Fundamentals of Baking Seminar -
Dunwoody Bakery School