Plant Manager Production Supervisor

Undra Patterson

***** ***** ** ****** ****, Florissant, MO 63034 314-***-****

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Career Objective

To advance my career in the field of production and or warehouse management.

Professional Experience

Faultless Linen/ImageFirst Aug 2020 – Sep 2023

Assistant Plant Manager

Manage laundry facility of 175 associates, 8 supervisors, and 3 managers

Responsible for scheduling of 2 shifts to meet production schedule and standards

Accountable for maintaining the budget and staying prosperous

Oversee Safety Department and training of all personnel

Accountable for retention of associates

Accountable for training and mentoring of all management and associates

Westrock, Jun 2017 – Aug 2020

Assembly Supervisor (Company closed facility)

Responsible for the operations of the production department. Training of lead line leaders and line leaders in daily duties. Motivate employees and improve mindsets and culture.

Ensure line setup personnel know schedule and priority sequence for line setup

Increasing efficiency by finding slow points and training line leads on moving people around

Ensure lead line leaders and line leaders know responsibilities of daily tasks

Verify correct labels, books, corrugate, and equipment are being used

Train staff on company policies, protocols, procedures and safety standards

Monitor and verify employee hours, vacation, and attendance

Reckitt Benckiser (Randstad), May 2017- Aug 2017

Production Supervisor (Temporary position)

Providing production, supervisory and shipping support services to Reckitt Benckiser. As a Ranstand Production Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily operations, reviewing lot control and cGMP order documentation, approving quality for product display assembly and packaging.

Supervise 75-100 temporary employees

Schedule and assign work orders based on customer priority

Track employee attendance and evaluate performance

Verify components and loose good for future orders

Provide continous training for Line Leads and Assistant Supervisors

Responsible for hiring, terminating and promotion of employees

Covidien/Mallinckrodt, Jun 2010 to May 2017

Production/Chemical Operator

Adhered to safe work practices. Setup assigned work station(s) / equipment on the production line. Assembled both basic and complex equipment and prepared materials needed. Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled associated equipment (Fete tablet press, IMA Blister packer, ATW stick inserter etc.) according to SOPs. Trouble shot equipment as needed while adhering to all lock out and tag out procedures, to ensure that all production timelines were met. Checked production rooms and equipment for required state of cleanliness, performed

pre and post area cleaning of rooms and equipment.

Selected to assist and train fellow operators in other work areas and on equipment used throughout the plant as needed

Performed 100% product inspection offline and 200% in process product inspection.

Served as a member of the IQ/OQ validating team to validate new packaging line in Bldg. 5 annex to improve the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve productivity.

Adherence of batch records through cGMP practices. Addition of chemicals and alcohols via bulk transfer. Transferring of solutions via hard pipes. Knowledge of Delta V system. Monitoring of temperatures, pressures, humidity, and vacuum pressures. Forklift certified. Knowledgeable of government regulations such as OSHA, FDA, and EPA

McKesson Pharmaceutical Company, Aug 2009 to Jan 2010

Packing Lead (2nd job while working at ABX Cargo)

Train personnel on proper packout procedures, such as using the correct amount of ice and placement of warm and cold monitors. Monitor personnel during packing to ensure correct packout were being used. Ensure packages are sent to proper destinations. Ensure packages are placed in proper containers.

Improved our organizational mission and departmental standing.

Enhanced operations and procedures.

Streamlined processes and actions.

Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies.

Boosted quality, productivity, creativity and support.

Raised morale, standards and integrity by initiating team building exercises and cross training of employees.

ABX CARGO, Sept 2006 to Jan 2010

Dock/Sort Supervisor

Supervised the dock operations for inbound and outbound dispatches. Ensured that all mail was dispatched with the first outbound available. Confirmed that all mail was sorted within a 45-minute window. Trained personnel in the use of scanners and printers. Monitored manning logs and hours to ensure daily production goals were met. Inputted employees time and rate into AS400 system. Implemented new schedules and duties of employees to better their efficiency. Documented employees’ performance, attendance, training, accidents, and schedules. Liason between Postal and Abx employees. Ensured that placards were printed daily, assigned and closed. Cross-training of personnel for multiple positions to ensure constant operation without failures.

Improved efficiency of production by assessing mail volume.

Implemented and instituted new procedures, which resulted in higher quality assurance.

Minimized downtime by eliminating dead zones, focusing on cross training personnel and addressing a

team atmosphere, which led to increased productivity.

Developed a new way of loading and unloading trucks, which reduced time needed to complete the job.

Created an innovative strategy for sorting mail that resulted in less completion time.

Louis Dreyfus Corp/Riceland Foods, Inc., Jan. 1995 to June 2003

Warehouse Supervisor, July 2000 to June 2003

Trained and kept records of employees concerning company procedures safety guidelines, sanitation and forklift operations. Responsible for inventory of materials required to maintain bagging operations. Wrote and implemented step-by-step procedures for ISO 9002 Certification. Minimized downtime and waste of product. Counseled and documented performances of employees. Scheduled daily bagging of orders for pick-up and delivery. Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning equipment. Forklift certified.

Served critical role in new programs and procedural improvements.

A driving force in departmental change and advancement.

Highly competent in accepting responsibility, challenge and risk.

Instrumental in constructive feedback, creative alternatives and consensus building.

Quality Control Supervisor, July 1995 to July 2000

Ensured the quality products met customer and state specifications. Ensured sanitation and inspection of equipment and bulk carriers. Trained and kept records of personnel. Trained personnel on operation of WMS system. Documented and monitored procedures and processes. Assisted with installation of the Magnet Detection System. Interviewed prospective employees for hiring. Ensured proper inspection of stowage carriers (bulk, trailer trucks, and boxcars).

Created unique solutions to challenging problems.

Promoted a work environment conducive to support, personal growth and open communication.

Proven as a leader, high performer and worthy colleague.

Solid contributor to special projects, unforeseen challenges and extracurricular activities.

United States Navy, Nov. 1988 to Mar. 1993

Nuclear Electrician

Ensured all equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance methods met specific guidelines. Solved dispatched trouble calls and improved quality projects. Engineered and facilitated watch rotation and training. Troubleshooting of motors, controllers, lighting, pneumatics, turbo generators, diesel engines, and elevators.

Maximized personal strengths through self study and practice.

Recognized for being cooperative and open-minded when working with others.

Inspired team work and mutual respect.

Credited with making sound and productive decisions.

Education

Three Rivers Community College

References available upon request

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