Derrick Blackmon
Production Supervisor
Opelika, AL
*****************@*****.*** - 334-***-****
To obtain employment that will utilize my skills and experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Production Supervisor
Seohon - West Point, GA - 2009 to 2013
Performs on the automotive assembly line. Oversee Injection Molding and Assembly. Performs scheduled
preventive maintenance procedures and unscheduled equipment maintenance on all equipment with a high
degree of quality and reliability. Control and understand all machine parameters. Control all functions of the
machinery of area responsibility; start up and shut down of machine and other production units. Conducts
quality control measurements; normal maintenance and cleaning on all components of equipment in a safe
manner. Maintain orderliness in the department; personally responsible for knowing and following all safety
procedures for associated equipment. Performs machine operator job as needed and visual inspection. Assists
higher-level technicians with projects; defines maintenance procedures for equipment; may lead special
projects; safety conscious, complying with all rules, policies, and procedures.
Production Team Leader/Supervisor
BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing - Opelika, AL - 2002 to 2009
Inspected tires for automobiles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles. Examined breaks in cord, bead and sidewall.
Placed tires on tire spreading machine and examine inner surface of tire for breaks. Marked breaks with chalk
to indicate repairs required prior to retreading. Rejected tires that cannot be retreaded. Inspected or diagnosed
equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems/defects. Monitored and
reviewed information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems. Recorded inspection
data, determined cause of defects and whether parts are salvageable or scrap. Validated products after
machining or prior to shipment to verify conformance to specifications.
Production Team Lead
West Point Stevens - Valley, AL - 1998 to 2002
Tended to fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines,
spinning machines, and punch, that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures. Read job
specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Set stops or guides to specified
length as indicated by scale, rule, or template. Positioned work piece against stops, manually or using hoist,
or aligns layout marks with die or blade. Pushed button or depressed pedal to activate machine. Observed
machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Measured work piece dimensions,
using rule, template, or other measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation. Performed
minor machine maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces. Assisted machine operators to
set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces.
EDUCATION
Psychology
Southern Union State Comm. College - Valley, AL
2007
High School Diploma
Opelika High School - Opelika, AL
1990 to 1993
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Highly motivated, skillful, and hardworking with over 10+ years of experience. Knowledgeable in manufacturing
procedures. Works under minimal supervision supporting maintenance needs of complex, automated
manufacturing equipment. Communicates with respect to all co-workers and clients.