TIMOTHY S. PRESLEY
Florence, Mississippi 39073
Cell 601-***-****
mailto:********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCTS Oct 2012 to Present
GRENADA, MS
Production Supervisor
(Reason for considering - eager to return to work with Georgia Pacific)
Supervises 37 technicians in the building of a/c coils
Oversee fabrication, assembly and packaging of the coils
WATSON QUALITY FORD, JACKSON, MS Oct 2011 to Oct 2012
Sales Person
In this position I sold new and pre-owned cars and trucks.
Top 5 in sales out of 33 sales people for 8 of the 12 months
GEORGIA PACIFIC, TAYLORSVILLE, MS Apr 2010 to Sep 2011
Green End Superintendent
(Reason for leaving - let go with 5 other salaried employees under new
management)
Managed 3 supervisors and 105 technicians.
Full responsibility of the Green End Department.
We receive logs in, debarked them, cut them, peel them and slit them
in order to manufacturer plywood.
UNIFIED BRANDS (FORMERLY GROEN) Aug 2009 to Apr 2010
JACKSON, MS
Production Supervisor
(Reason for leaving - offered better position)
. Supervised 34 technicians
. Started a new production line up (Pizza Table)
. Provide supervision over product lines that include pizza tables and
five different types of Steamers
. The facility produced stainless steel commercial cooking equipment
POOLES CABLE, JACKSON, MS Jan 2009 to Aug 2009
Installer
(Reason for leaving - unstable work environment)
. Worked as a sub-contractor installing phone, internet and cable
services for Comcast Cable.
. Helped to train any new technicians and helped to solve any problems
other technicians encountered.
ECT, PEARL, MS Jul 2008 to Dec 2008
Field Supervisor
(Reason for leaving - facility closed)
Sub-contractor for DirecTV installing satellites, handle any
complaints associated with any other sub-contractors, train new sub-
contractors
Contact for all sub-contractors to call for problems they may
encounter with installation.
MICHELIN TIRES, TUSCALOOSA, AL Jan 2008 to May 2008
Business Unit Leader
(Reason for leaving - mother had stroke forcing move back to MS)
. Managed e supervisors and 44 technicians across three shifts.
. Responsible for inspecting, trimming, classifying and warehousing all
tires produced in the facility.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, CANTON, MS Feb 2003 to Jan 2008
(Reason for leaving - better opportunity)
Area Manager
May 2007 to January 2008
. Assigned to the Body Shop over the Metal Finish Area.
. Managed 23 technicians
. Responsible for ensuring that there are no metal defects on the Quest,
Titan, QX56 and Armada units leaving the body shop prior to paint.
. Managed installation of front fenders on all units, build the hoods
and hatches for all units and make any metal repairs that may be
necessary.
. Responsible for the final in the Body Shop
Area Manager
October 2006 to May 2007
. Managed 27 employees
. Assigned to Body DMT. In this position it is my responsibility to make
any repairs associated with
. Body or Stamping Departments and to give those departments the
appropriate feedback to prevent reoccurrence.
. Responsibility to fit all doors, hatches, deck lids and hoods coming
into the PDI lines.
Area Manager
February 2005 to October 2006
. Assigned as Kaizen Area Manager.
. Responsibility for continuous improvement for both Phase 1 and Phase 2
areas in the Body Shop.
. Responsible for Basic Skills Training for all Body Shop employees.
Area Manager
February 2003 to February 2005
. Assigned to the Body Shop over the Altima Metal Line.
. Responsible for the training of employees and the start up of a new
production line.
GROEN INDUSTRIES, BYRUM, MS Oct 2001 to Feb 2003
(Reason for leaving - rumors of closing / secured stable opportunity)
Nov 1997 to Apr 1999
Master Scheduler/ Buyer
October 2002 to February 2003
. Responsible for scheduling production orders and service parts for all
plant assembly lines.
. Responsible for buying all parts and components on the square side of
the plant.
Square Side Manager
October 2001 to October 2002
. Supervised 63 employees and 2 Production Supervisors on first shift.
. Accountable for the fabrication, welding and assembly of Industrial
Steamers used in the Restaurant Industry.
. Established a KANBAN system for the fabrication and assembly shops.
Production Supervisor
November 1997 to April 1999
. Supervised 23 employees on first shift.
. Accountable for the assembly, testing and packaging of Industrial
Steamers used in the Restaurant Industry.
SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC. Apr 1999 to Oct 2001
TUCKER, GA June 1996 Nov 1997
(Reason for leaving - moved home after grandmother broke her hip) Nov
1989 to Aug 1995
Fabrication Supervisor, GA
August 1999 to October 2001
. Supervise 33 employees on first shift.
. Accountable for all phases of stamping in the production of components
in producing breaker boxes and meter boxes for the Utility Industry.
. Worked closely with production on establishing a KANBAN system for our
components.
Lead Supervisor, GA
April 1999 to August 1999
. Responsible for total plant operations on second shift.
. Supervised 15 employees
. Accountable for plating, press operators, screw inserters, drill and
tap machines, cut-off saw and material handler in the small parts
fabrication of components for the manufacturing of products for the
Utility Industry.
Production Supervisor, MS
June 1996 to November 1997
(Reason for leaving - department downsized)
. Supervised 26 employees on first shift.
. Accountable for the winding, coil building, core processing,
insulation cutting and preventive building of Regulators for the
Utility Industry.
Production Supervisor, MS
May 1994 to August 1995
(Reason for leaving - massive layoffs)
. Supervised 26 employees on first shift.
. Accountable for the winding, coil building, core processing,
insulation cutting and preventive building of Regulators for the
Utility Industry.
Fabrication Supervisor, MS
January 1993 to May 1994
. Supervised 13 employees on first shift.
. Accountable for sawing, drilling, welding, turning, punching and
stamping of products for the Power Switch assembly line in the Utility
Industry.
Production Supervisor, MS
April 1992 to January 1993
. Supervised 24 employees on first shift.
. Accountable for all aspects of assembly for both Power Switch and
Motor Operators in the Utility Industry.
Production Scheduler, MS
March 1990 to April 1992
. Responsible for the opening, closing, scheduling and the issuing of
material for orders on an MRP system.
. Responsible for expediting parts to meet the production schedule
through purchasing and manufacturing.
Forklift Operator, MS
January 1990 to March 1990
. Responsible for the moving of parts and material throughout a
manufacturing plant in order to keep an efficient flow on the Power
Switch Assembly Line.
Truck Driver
November 1989 to January 1990
. Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of material and parts between
two plants.
PREFERRED TECHNICAL GROUP Sep 1995 to May 1996
PELAHATCHIE, MS
Production Supervisor
. Supervised 30 employees on third shift.
. Accountable for all aspects of plant operations.
. Duties included supervision of cutting, forming, brazing, bending,
washing, packing, inspecting and maintenance in the manufacturing of
aluminum tubing for the Automobile Industry.
EDUCATION
. Studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Presently
Enrolled at Columbian Southern
. Associate's Degree in Business Management; Hinds Community College
. Industrial Electricity Graduate; Career Development Center
MILITARY DUTIES
UNITIED STATES ARMY; ERLANGEN, WESTGERMANY
Transportation Squad Leader
January 1987 to July 1989
Supervised twelve soldiers. Responsible for the moving of all battalion
fuel and cargo.
UNITIED STATES ARMY; FORT DEVENS, MA
Truck Driver
July 1985 to January 1987
Responsible for the delivery of equipment to proper locations in a safe
manner.