Darraell Peterson

205-***-**** ad4jzb@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I would like to utilize my experience serving as Production Supervisor and Plant Superintendent to oversee employees in their performance for the day and night shifts and ensure the production process is flowing as scheduled to meet the Company’s goals and customer satisfaction.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Plant Superintendent, June 2017 – March 2023

TAI/Bermco Aluminum, Bessemer, AL

• Oversaw all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality control, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and safety

• Ensured that production goals are met in a timely, efficient manner while adhering to company quality standards

• Planed, organized, and directed the work of plant personnel, assigning tasks and monitoring progress to ensure optimal productivity

• Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, production metrics, and employee attendance/performance

• Conducted regular meetings with department heads to discuss ongoing projects, identify areas of improvement and develop action plans

• Responsible for developing and implementing plans to improve plant operations, as well as troubleshooting any problems that may arise

• Worked closely with the Plant Manager to develop and implement strategies to improve plant efficiency and productivity

• Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly, coordinate with maintenance staff to fix any problems that arise, and oversee the work of operators and other employees

• Monitored compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring that the facility is operating within the bounds of the law

• Investigated accidents and incidents, taking appropriate disciplinary action when necessary

• Operated 45ft van trailers, 55ft flatbed trailers, 40yd roll off trailer, yard tractor, and automatic and manual tractors Production Supervisor, November 2009 – June 2017

TAI/Bermco Aluminum, Bermco, AL

• Worked closely with the plant manager and superintendent

• Controlled inventory for production

• Delegated manpower and work force for daily task

• Assisted in casting post in the furnace operations

• Graded scrap which is received inbound

• Conducted quarterly performance evaluations for hourly employees

• Conducted and set up and main curve on spectrometry machine for customer specifications

• Operated 45ft van trailers, 55ft flatbed trailers, 40yd roll off trailer, yard tractor, and automatic and manual tractors Shift Supervisor, July 2007 – November 2008

Sisken Steel, Birmingham, AL

• Supervised employees

• Worked closely with the shop superintendent

• Coordinated loads

• Oversaw plant operations

• Conducted performance evaluations

Shop Supervisor, April 1998 – March 2007

Gerdau Ameristeel, Birmingham, AL

• Oversaw all operations for the rebar fabrication shop, including supervising 18 employees

• Provided train-the-trainer training to ensure all employees were cross trained on all 12 pieces of heavy machinery in the fabrication shop, giving the shop the flexibility needed to meet production goals

• Incorporated hands-on training and training to utilize computerized heavy machinery

• Evaluated staff performance and conducted performance appraisals

• Successfully cross-trained on all equipment in the shop

• Operated flatbed trailer

CERTIFICATIONS

• CDL Class A

• Forklift

• Crane

• Track Mobile

• CPR Certified

SKILLS

• Proficient in the Microsoft office suite including Microsoft Word and Excel

• 30+ years of direct supervisory and coordination experience in leading a production and manufacturing team

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; computer and organizational skills SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Promoted to Plant Superintendent in 2017

• Promoted to Shop Supervisor position after cross training on all heavy machinery in the shop.

• Consistently met output production targets established for the shop.

• Received an award for meeting an output goal set by Gerdau Ameristeel after the acquisition.

• Increased output by approximately 30% by successfully implementing 5 new pieces of equipment and training staff in use of the new equipment.

• Completed 4 leadership courses

• Numerous in-house training sessions in heavy equipment operations -- backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat, and all fabricating machinery

EDUCTAION

A.H. Parker High School, Birmingham, AL

Diploma

Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, AL

Truck Driver Training

Swift Transportation, Phoenix, AZ

Training Course - 2,000 miles of on the road training

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