Gene Epperson
objective
To use my education, industrial knowledge, and experience
to obtain a challenging and fulfilling position with a
good company with good benefits.
Experience
****-**** *erial Machine And Tool Corp. (276)
952-2006 Vesta, VA
Production Manager - Cut And Sew (Light And Heavy),
Assembly, And Machining
Managed production, staffing, and renovation while growing
from 160 employees, one-plant operation to 270 employees,
two-plant operation.
Responsible for start-up/set-up of Gerber cutting area.
Coordinated and staffed RF Welding Department move from
California to Vesta.
2001-2007 Nester Hosiery, Inc. 336-***-**** Mount Airy,
NC
Plant Manager/Shipping Manager - Hosiery Knitting And
Finishing
Managed production while growing from 4 million in sales
to 22 million in sales.
Managed finishing production levels internally and set up
outside production when necessary.
Set up shipping procedures for new customers.
Responsible for boxed stock inventory and maintaining
accuracy.
Helped set up and implement inventory systems for
materials and production.
Purchased packaging, finishing, and shipping supplies.
1990-2001 Brown Wooten Mills Mount Airy, NC
Plant Manager - Hosiery Knitting And Finishing
Managed 2 plant operations of approximately 450 employees.
Managed 1 plant operation of approximately 250 employees.
Purchased knitting yarn and seaming supplies.
Scheduled/Planned knit machine set-up and seaming
production.
Set and maintained budgets for 1 and 2 plant operations.
My plant received several safety awards including more
than 5 years without a lost time accident.
Education
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Arts Education,
Engineering Major Freshman Year, Core Emphasis in
Mechanical Drawing, Math, Science, and Technology.
President Industrial Arts Club.
Interests
Spending time with family, following sports, and playing
golf.
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