Louis B. Carlton

*** ****** **. #***. ********, TX 75604 903-***-****

Career overview

Over 27 years of progressive performance involving production. Verifiable strengths in improving processes and work procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborate with supervisors and management to identify and remedy quality issues. Well-versed in most aspects of production including, inventory, quality improvement and safety procedures. A strong employee able to train and motivate teams to peak performance. Skilled in optimizing of inventory, safety and training of personnel.

Skills

27 years’ Experience in Manufacturing and Production

Knowledge of Manufacturing Standards / Up keeps

Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Computer Literate and Strong Work Ethic

Timely Project Completion

Quality Control and Safety Champion

Hands on Experience with the Operating of Extruders and Thermoformers

Great Interpersonal Skills

Innovative and Cost Efficient

Professional experience

Production Foreman

Feb 2018 to Apr 2018

Dallas Plastics Corporation

Manufactured product by supervising employees, organizing and monitoring the manufacturing processes. Enforced safety policies and procedures at all times. Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations: planning, monitoring, and appraising job results: coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees: initiating, coordinating and enforcing company guidelines along with safety and system procedures. Maintained production by monitoring processing steps; setting processing variables. Observed personnel, resources and equipment. Implemented cost reduction methods. Facilitated corrections to malfunctions within processing procedures. Initiated and fostered spirit of cooperation within and between all departments.

Production Manager

2012 to 2017

Genpak – Longview, Texas

As Production Manager I am involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. I ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and at a level of quality all within a timely manner. I oversee 120 employees including 8 supervisors in the production process. Responsibilities include, ensuring that the production is cost effective, making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality. Working out the personnel and material sources needed. Drafting timescales for the jobs to be completed. Estimating the cost and setting the quality standards. Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed. Being responsible for the selection of maintenance of equipment. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality control programs. Liaising among different department’s managers and suppliers. Working with other managers to implement the company’s policies and goals. Ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed. Reviewing and evaluating supervisor’s performance through annual performance review and identifying training needs.

Production Supervisor

2001 to 2012

Genpak – Longview, Texas

Manufactured product by supervising a staff of 35 employees, organizing and monitoring the manufacturing processes. Enforced safety policies and procedures at all times. Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations: planning, monitoring, and appraising job results: coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees: initiating, coordinating and enforcing company guidelines along with safety and system procedures. Maintained production by monitoring processing steps; setting processing variables. Observed personnel, resources and equipment. Implemented cost reduction methods. Facilitated corrections to malfunctions within processing procedures. Initiated and fostered spirit of cooperation within and between all departments.

Division Manager

2000 to 2001

Orion Pacific, Inc – Odessa, Texas

As Division Manager of Post-Consumer Recycle (PCR), responsibilities included supervision of all plant operators and production employees, forklift training, employee schedules, quality control of the finished product, and to oversee that all safety procedures were properly carried out.

Prodution Supervisor

1999 to 2000

Orion Pacific, Inc – Odessa, Texas

Held the Supervisor position. Duties included the complete supervision of all operations pertaining to the Amorphous Poly Alpha Olfilina (APAO) Plant including the Wash, Grinding, and Scrap Processing Plants, as well as overseeing extruders and warehouse; conducting and monitoring lab work for finished products, and monitoring and training employees on forklifts and extruders.

Extrusion Operator

1994 to 1999

Orion Pacific, Inc – Odessa, Texas

As an extrusion operator, tasks included operating two high-tech extruders while maintaining quality control and performing maintenance on extrusion systems, as well as programming extruder machines.

Wash Plant Operator

1992 to 1994

Orion Pacific, Inc – Odessa, Texas

Held the position of Wash Plant Operator. Job responsibilities included operating equipment in wash process of High Density Poly-Ethylene Plant (HDPE), maintenance on extruders and general maintenance in the whole plant, and the assurance of quality control.

Lead Hand

1992 to 1992

Orion Pacific, Inc – Odessa, Texas

Lead Hand in APAO, responsible for assisting the operator with plant operation and packaging material, placing products in the warehouse, maintaining processing equipment, and training personnel.

Security and Safety Officer

1990 to 1991

Holiday Inn Convention Center – San Angelo, Texas

Security and Safety Officer. Duties consisted of investigating any security or safety hazard, maintaining accurate security logs, preparing precise and detailed incident reports, having current knowledge of first aid and CPR, and enforcing house rules.

MILTARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1982-1990

Security Guard

Controlled entry into priority-restricted areas, provided armed response to any incident affecting priority resources, and reacted to neutralize any hostile situation

Custodial Agent

Monitored communication equipment and intrusion detection alarm system, acted as custodian during weapons movement and prison transfers

Traffic Control

Maintained orderly flow in highly congested areas, and was responsible for military and civilian traffic during peak hours of the day

Education

University of Maryland

Majored in Criminal Justice, completed several technical and managerial business courses

Genpak, LLC

Attended Skillpath Seminars for the Managers/Supervisors Conference of 2003,

Trained Member of the Safety Task Force

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