Manager Supervisor

GREGORY L. ALLEN

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336-***-**** Climax, NC 27233

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SUMMARY:

PRODUCTION MANAGER with over 18 years experience. Self-motivated,

organized, and goal-oriented. Expertise includes building rapport with

employees, ability to see the big picture, delegate effectively and

lead by example to achieve on-time completion. Analytic problem

solver with ability to anticipate issues and develop new approaches to

streamline operations and improve efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DAVID ORECK CANDLE COMPANY, Greensboro, NC

2008-2012

Manufactures wax candles, melt-ables and tea-lights

Shipping Manager

. Coordinate with production team to ensure product is available for

orders

. Perform daily inventory activities, cycle counts, receiving inbound

shipments

. Cultivated and maintain good relationships with freight carriers

. Responsible for demonstrating and enforcing safe work methods per

OSHA guidelines

. Supervise pick/pack operations to ensure the orders are picked and

packed

properly and efficiently.

K. HOVNANIAN HOMES INC., Greensboro, NC 2005 - 2008

Nationally recognized homebuilder committed to excellence since 1959

Homeowner Services Representative

. Coordinated with homeowners and subcontractors to resolve homeowner

issues

. Utilized time management skills to achieve set performance

standards

. Reduced ticket cycle time from 21days to less than 14 days

. Established effective relationships between internal and external

customers

HOT WAX CANDLE COMPANY, INC., Greensboro, NC 2001 - 2004

Manufactures wax candles, candle making wicks, forms and

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Production Manager/Facilities Manager

1. Coordinated and supervised manufacturing of pressed-products

2. Coordinated and managed facilities' repairs and maintenance

3. Exceed production goals 98% of time

4. Accelerated department set-up goals to exceed anticipated schedule

5. Restructured and streamlined labor force by 50%

6. Effectively reduced production costs by more than 70%

7. Zero lost-time accidents

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PACTIV CORPORATION, High Point, NC 1999 -

2001

Leader in the consumer and foodservice/food packaging markets

Shift Supervisor

. Supervised manufacturing of specialty protective packaging

. Converted facility to AS/400

. Improved inventory accuracy by more than 90%

. On-time deliveries maintained more than 95%

. Production goals met or exceeded 95% of the time

HORIZON/CALVAN TOOL COMPANY, Greensboro, NC 1996 - 1999

Production Supervisor

. Supervised assembly of automotive specialty tools

. Trained 20 direct reports on new machinery and quickly obtained

productivity targets

. Relocated Calvan Tool's manufacturing facility from Ohio to North

Carolina

. Set up a production layout in new facility; within one month

achieved 95% fill rate of customer orders

. Implemented UPS online shipping system and coordinated training for

employees

UPS, Greensboro, NC 1987 -

1996

World's largest package delivery company and a leading global

provider of specialized transportation and logistics services

Outbound Manager

. Responsible for 45 loading docks, seven supervisors, and 45 hourly

employees

. Coordinated training for employees on proper safety and work

techniques; in nine years had only two lost-time accidents

. Met or exceeded daily production rates at or above 95%

. Familiar with local union by-laws, and the handling of union-

related issues

Education:

1. B.S. Business Management,

Guilford College, Greensboro, NC

2. A.A.S. Business Administration,

Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC

3. General Contractor Preparation Course

Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC

Professional Development :

Effective Team Building Seminar

Success Seminars Institute - Personal Profile Systems

Corporate Schools - Supervisor Orientation

Labor Relations Workshop

Peoples Workshop Training

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