John M. Shipley

**** ********* **., *******, ** *8119; Phone: 901-***-****, Email: acqy8d@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, Bachelor of Business Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBC Manufacturing, Memphis, TN

Plant Production Manager August 2005- April 2015

Oversaw production, manufacturing, and packaging of wood preservatives used to make sap stains, wax emulsions, pesticides, and insecticides

Hired, managed, trained, developed, and evaluated 16 staff members on two shifts including two supervisors (production, shipping/receiving), three maintenance workers, two shipping & receiving workers, and 10 manufacturing and support staff

(including some temporary employees and union employees)

Set and implemented daily production schedules

Responsible for forecasting sales and controlling inventory of raw materials

Coordinated inventory counts and managed inventory in order to make sure adequate supplies were available to convert raw materials to finished goods

Adhered to quality control standards set by research and development

On-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies, false fire alarms, problems, issues, and questions

Set annual training in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER)

Maintained standards and detailed records as set by the Department of Transportation (in-state, national, and international), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Tennessee Occupational Safety

& Health Administration (TOSHA), and the Fire Department

Kept detailed weekly production reports and annual forecast production reports

Held regular meetings with company President and Operations Manager and frequently communicated with the VP of parent corporation out-of-state when manufacturing pesticides and insecticides Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN

Independent Contractor May 2000- April 2004

Built and managed one of largest commercial routes in Memphis which operated seven days a week

Hired and trained up to six employees to assist with deliveries and returns

Billed customers in designated territory, collected monthly outstanding balances, and kept records of deliveries and returns

Exceeded sales over client objectives through consistent motivation of personnel and excellent customer service Drexel Chemical Company, Memphis, TN

Manager of Manufacturing & Packaging April 1996- May 2000

Supervised 65 employees responsible for the manufacturing and packaging of agricultural chemicals, including 30 inmates on work release from the Shelby County Penal Farm

Kept and maintained reports regarding daily packaging and manufacturing

Coordinated with Shelby County Penal Farm for employee staffing and release

Adhered to company standards for manufacturing and packaging of finished goods IBC Manufacturing (formerly Chapman Chemical), Memphis, TN December 1988- April 1996 Director of Operations & Safety (1993-1997)

Coordinated and implemented safety programs and policies for the entire company

Trained employees in safety procedures and set training schedules

Responsible for managing, developing, training, and evaluating three supervisors and 25 employees

Compiled detailed annual safety reports, ad hoc accident reports, and ongoing inventory safety supplies lists

Set up monthly safety meetings and monthly safety inspections

Maintained detailed standards and kept records in accordance with requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the TN Occupational Safety & Health Administration

(TOSHA), and the Fire Department

Production Supervisor (1987-1993)

Trained and supervised seven employees who manufactured sap stains, wax emulsions, and ground line grease

Maintained detailed daily and weekly production reports and monthly inventory reports Elliston Baptist Academy, Memphis, TN

Mathematics Teacher, Football, Basketball & Baseball Coach August 1980- December 1988

Taught junior high and high school courses including business math, statistics, algebra, geometry

Coached varsity football and baseball; awarded TSSAA Division A Baseball Coach of the Year 1985

Served as Director of the Elementary Basketball Program for over 120 children

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