Derrick Blackmon

Production Supervisor

Opelika, AL

acf3cp@r.postjobfree.com - 334-***-****

To obtain employment that will utilize my skills and experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Supervisor

Seohon - West Point, GA - 2009 to 2013

Performs on the automotive assembly line. Oversee Injection Molding and Assembly. Performs scheduled

preventive maintenance procedures and unscheduled equipment maintenance on all equipment with a high

degree of quality and reliability. Control and understand all machine parameters. Control all functions of the

machinery of area responsibility; start up and shut down of machine and other production units. Conducts

quality control measurements; normal maintenance and cleaning on all components of equipment in a safe

manner. Maintain orderliness in the department; personally responsible for knowing and following all safety

procedures for associated equipment. Performs machine operator job as needed and visual inspection. Assists

higher-level technicians with projects; defines maintenance procedures for equipment; may lead special

projects; safety conscious, complying with all rules, policies, and procedures.

Production Team Leader/Supervisor

BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing - Opelika, AL - 2002 to 2009

Inspected tires for automobiles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles. Examined breaks in cord, bead and sidewall.

Placed tires on tire spreading machine and examine inner surface of tire for breaks. Marked breaks with chalk

to indicate repairs required prior to retreading. Rejected tires that cannot be retreaded. Inspected or diagnosed

equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems/defects. Monitored and

reviewed information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems. Recorded inspection

data, determined cause of defects and whether parts are salvageable or scrap. Validated products after

machining or prior to shipment to verify conformance to specifications.

Production Team Lead

West Point Stevens - Valley, AL - 1998 to 2002

Tended to fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines,

spinning machines, and punch, that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures. Read job

specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Set stops or guides to specified

length as indicated by scale, rule, or template. Positioned work piece against stops, manually or using hoist,

or aligns layout marks with die or blade. Pushed button or depressed pedal to activate machine. Observed

machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Measured work piece dimensions,

using rule, template, or other measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation. Performed

minor machine maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces. Assisted machine operators to

set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces.

EDUCATION

Psychology

Southern Union State Comm. College - Valley, AL

2007

High School Diploma

Opelika High School - Opelika, AL

1990 to 1993

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Highly motivated, skillful, and hardworking with over 10+ years of experience. Knowledgeable in manufacturing

procedures. Works under minimal supervision supporting maintenance needs of complex, automated

manufacturing equipment. Communicates with respect to all co-workers and clients.

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