Production Supervisor

Thomas J. Lafosse III

*** **** ***** **/******, La 71486/318-***-****/*************.**@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a position in an organization that I can utilize my experience with training, merit and proven ability will enable me to capitalize on future opportunities to improve and advance.

Experience:

Weyerhaeuser/ Plywood and Sawmill /Zwolle(2005-Present)

Dryend and Greenend Production Supervisor (2010-Present)

Responsible for coaching safe practices/ Lock out and Tag out

Achieving production metric for Dryers, Sprayline, Lathe, Block Saw and Planner Mill

Quality checks of product produced and shipped

Production tracking and accurately recording downtime to ensure opportunities for improvement

Training associates to maximize safety, best practices on job site and maximizing production at all job

stations by cross training and team building

Recognizing equipment need for maintenance and following up on preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance of machine centers and avoiding downtime

Tracking inventory levels and organizing material list and reports

Lead Person/ Breakout Supervisor/Dryer Tender (2005-2010)

Lead person for production teams of Dryer machine center, Sprayline, and Planner Mill

Operation of Dryer machine center including dryer maintenance and dryer rebuilds. Dryer checks and updating data in downtime metrics.

Ensuring best safe practices are being followed during production of product and upset conditions

Management Positions (1994-2005)

General Manager/Landing Restaurant (2001-2005)

General Merchandise Assistant Manager/Closing Manager/Albertsons(1997-2001)

General Manager/Elmand’s Cajun Restaurant(1994-1997)

Cooper Oil Tool, Inc. (1989-1994)

Accounting Assistant

Tracking work orders indirect and direct labor and costing of parts on SAP

Follow-up with Planners and Engineers on work order revisions for machined parts

Producing daily and monthly reports on production tracking and payroll

Education:

Corel Business College 1986-1989(Accounting and Computer Operations Diplomas /Certificate for Outstanding Achievement)

University of Louisiana/ Monroe 1984-1986 (Business Administration)

Skills and Certifications:

Supervision experience (18 years)

Manufacturing Experience (12 years)

Customer Relations/Retail (11 years)

OSHA/ General Industry Outreach Training Certification

First Aid/AED/CPR Certification/Emergency Response Team

SAP, Maximo, Excel, Power Point, Aspen and Windows literate

Logistics / Shipping finished product by truck or rail (6 years)

Supervision of dryer crew with zero injuries (2006-2016)

Safety Committee member (2005-2008)

Incipient Fire Team Certification

Power Industrial Truck Certification

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