Quality Control Manager, Plant Manager, Machine Operator

Melvin L. Odom III

**** ********* ***** • Norfolk, VA 23502

757-***-**** (home) • 757-***-**** (cell) • *********@*******.***

Production Supervisor – Area Manager – Manufacturing

14+ years of progressive experience in production and managing production. Verifiable strengths in understanding and implementing manufacturing flow. Well versed in all aspects of production including quality control, safety, and scheduling. Possess extensive experience in supporting, developing and motivating teams to improve processed and drive continuous improvements in all areas of manufacturing. Currently looking to join a suitable organization that rewards hard work and offers good opportunity for continued career development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paramount Sleep Norfolk, VA 2000 – 2010

Machine Operator

Mass produced various bedding components for the manufacturing of mattresses utilizing various machines.

Quilted boarders and panels according to production schedules.

Frequently updated measurement specifications of various materials by bedding size.

Organized materials based on product usage for the current year.

Key member of inventory team. Accurately counted and maintain correct yardage for materials in accordance with on hand reports generated from inventory system.

Paramount Sleep Norfolk, VA 2010 – 2013

Sewing Room Production Manager

Managed the production of manufactured products by way of managing staff, organizing raw materials, quality control, and monitoring work flow.

Maintained staff by training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.

Maintained quality control by enforcing organization standards.

Accomplished staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Implemented employee incentive program.

Paramount Sleep Norfolk, VA 2014 – 2016

Plant Manager

Managed the production of mattresses and foundations needed for customer orders.

Maintained safe and clean work environment.

Maintained all staff by communicating job expectations.

Maintained workflow by monitoring step-by-step processes in each department.

Monitored production status reports and inventory levels to assist managers in their respective roles.

Resolved personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

Leader in all related quality control issues. Trained area inspectors with job aides as needed.

Conducted daily production meetings.

Paramount Sleep Norfolk, VA 2016 – 2017

Quality Control Manager

Managed the final product through inspection to ensure 100 % satisfactory rate.

Created quality control checkpoints with key personnel throughout factory.

Created quality control checklist for quality inspectors.

Trained quality inspectors while implementing proper quality protocol.

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