BRIAN M. GRIFFIN

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Douglas, GA 31533

912-***-**** Cell

912-***-**** Home

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in management utilizing my knowledge, experience and skills that will contribute towards the development, enhancement and goals of the organization.

SUMMARY

Experienced in all management functions including daily briefings, planning, production, project management, inventory management, forecasting, transportation, distribution, personnel management and customer service.

Strong decision making, initiative-taking and assumption of responsibilities

Extensive knowledge of Human Manual Interface operations

Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various computer applications

Excellent communication and people skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Manager, 2010-2019

Georgia Biomass, LLC, GA,

Managed 25 personnel in operations of four production departments to produce a quality product. Planned, scheduled and assigned work to produce the product within quality and cost objectives. Investigated and resolved problems; observed and reviewed operations and recommended changes involving equipment and work methods, coordinated activities between departments. Kept Plant Manager/COO informed of safety, production or mechanical issues. Lead, evaluated, and coached personnel to maximize efficiency and the quality of the work performed. Reviewed equipment operations to ensure reliability. Ensured all environmental guidelines were met and sustained during operations. Effectively communicated company and department goals, achievements, problems, solutions, practices, changes through daily safety/production briefings. Enforced all company policies, rules, and regulations. Maintained high ethical standards and integrity. Completed and issued production and maintenance PMs as required. Assisted as needed by conducting (teaching) in-house training (safety, operational, quality, maintenance, and orientation) classes for employees. Worked with operators and maintenance to troubleshoot equipment performance/quality issues and causes for breakdowns. Completed employee disciplinary actions as required (attendance, work and quality performance, etc.).

Operations/Training/Administrative Officer, 2004-2010

GA Army National Guard, AGR

Supervised staff of 75 assigned GA Army Nationals Guard Soldiers daily. Maintained all records for pay, orders, budget, training and all administrative duties. Responsible for resourcing, implementing and documenting unit training, unit mobilization readiness requirements, reviewing and implementing mobilization directives and regulations, maintaining unit training library and related training equipment and aids. Implement and oversee compliance of programs to include Equal Opportunity, Hazardous Materials, Local Calibrations and GA Army National Guard Safety/OSHA program.

Warehouse Manager, 1999-2003

Tow Master Tire & Wheel, GA

Managed 15 warehouse employees for a regional tire distribution warehouse. Responsible for preparing local and regional reports, selecting tools and procedures for production planning and execution, inventory management and replenishment. Delegated daily order and production requirements. Directly responsible for day to day activities and operations of warehouse to include receiving, storing, inventorying, order-pulling and outbound distribution to regional clients.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR, 1996-1998

World Color Printing Corp, GA

Supervised 100 employee’s in finishing department. Directly responsible for staffing of personnel to include recruiting, hiring, dismissal, motivation, training and monitoring shift employees assigned. Managed employee time sheets, work assignments and all related shift administrative responsibilities. Assisted Production Manager and Department Supervisor with planning, employee evaluations, placement and overall productivity goals. Responsible for training bindery employees and directives for job requirement, equipment function, operation, settings and safety procedures. Ensured a safe work environment was maintained by use of World Color safety procedures, 5S and Lean programs.

EDUCATION

Grantham University, Business Management, 2010

Waycross College, Business Management, 2002

Waycross High School, 1987

MILITARY/CIVILIAN EDUCATION

ARCH Flash, Waycross, GA., 2017

Safety Training, Waycross, GA 2017

CPR Certified, Waycross, GA 2016

OSHA Certified, Macon, GA., 2010

Georgia Safety Course, Macon, GA 2010

Georgia Radiation Course, Macon, GA 2010

Advance Leader Course, East Over SC., 2008

Equal Opportunity Advisor, Ft. Gordon, SC.

Training Officers Course, Little Rock, AR., 2008

Basic Administrative Course, Little Rock, AR 2007

Combat Lifesavers Course, Iraq, 2005

Combat Engineer Course, Devils Lake, ND., 2002

Primary Leadership Course, Ft. Bragg, NC., 1991

Airborne School, Ft. Benning, GA., 1991

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Masonic Lodge, Post 73, Douglas, GA

American Legion, Post 515, Douglas, GA

REFERENCES

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