Joseph Daniels

*** **** *** ****** ********* Arkansas 72160 ad4m0x@r.postjobfree.com 870-***-****

I am a results-driven, hands-on-leader with over 20 years in a manager position. An excellent record of Achievement and Advancement earned through demonstrated contribution to bottom-line results. Safety oriented minded with excellent skills in hazard recognition. Unique ability to successfully direct multiple projects simultaneously.

SKILLS

Behavioral Base Safety (BBS)

Time Management

Hazard Recognition

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Assisted with development and implementation of “Best-In-Kind” safety programs.

Lead safety initiatives that decreased workers’ compensation claims from 9 incidents in 2019 to 2 incidents in 2020.

Instrumental leader in improving the Safety & Quality Culture at the McGhee facility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3 Rivers Plastics April 2015 - CURRENT

Plant Manager – McGehee Arkansas

Directs and coordinates daily plant operations in a safe and profitable manner.

Responsible for safety and development of 97 employees

Responsible for scheduling 4 extruders production lines and 2 Prewash lines.

Initiated the process of having our Post Consumer Resin (PCR) to becoming FDA certified.

Oversee the transferring of the final product (PCR) to the Little Rock facility storage silos.

Monitor Inventory levels for 5 PCR stock items to ensure stock is available to meet customer demand.

Lead continuous improvement activities and culture change in Safety, Quality and Operations

Established plant budgets and operate plant within budget.

Exceeded financial targets –achieved lowest company financials in 2017.

Promote safety daily through site observations to ensure employees are working safely.

Monitor working conditions and practices – halt any unsafe activities if deemed necessary.

Order and track screen usage on all extruders.

Ensure the employees have the necessary PPE and safety tools needed.

Influence and coach other supervisors to improve quality and rates on all extruders.

Conduct Hazard recognition audits and follow through on getting hazards corrected.

Works closely with CEO/Owner to ensure the plant stays clean in compliance with OSHA.

Report, track and follow up on all normal wear items on any moving equipment Forklifts Bobcats and Barko’s

Maintain schedule and monitor the 7 settlement ponds for the Prewash line.

Created the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in compliance with ADEQ.

Investigate root cause for any Quality issues and compile RAD Review presentation.

Participate in quarterly process improvement workshops with our chief engineer.

Belleville Shoe South

(DeWitt & Forrest City Arkansas) 9/2004 to 1/ 2015

Quality Manager

Oversee and directed all functions of the Quality Department

Reports to the Director of Quality and VP of Manufacturing of this 400-employee shoe factory

Lead a team of 14 QA inspectors and two lead Supervisors.

Implemented a Data Collection system that help reduce the defect rate by 5%

Implemented a 25-point inspection checklist that every shoe must

go through before leaving the plant.

Sampling the process, Troubleshooting, Optimizing cycles and quality control setups through ISO 9001 certification

Certified ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor certified through Satra.

Installed a One-Piece Flow (Lean Manufacturing Methodology) that improved production rate by 2%

Implemented the incoming Raw Material inspection Procedure.

Reported and maintained Belleville Shoe return shoe policy.

Performs periodic internal audits and ensures departments perform timely follow-up action findings.

Oversee the process for reporting and monitoring nonconformities.

Leads periodic Quality management team meeting and ensures timely and appropriate follow up actions.

This job required attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and knowledge of each product item.

AGRI TECH SORBENTS (Stuttgart plant) 2/2000 to 9/2004

Production Manager

Reported to Plant Manager of this 25-employee manufacture of filtered carbon.

Helped develop the process of making carbon from rice hull ash.

Implement the safety-first program.

Obtained Arkansas State Boiler license.

Responsible for work schedule and appropriate staffing in all departments.

Completely oversaw profit and loss aspects of operation.

Coordinated with supply manager to improve vendor/supplier relations.

Created two new training programs for 25 employees with a focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor cost by 5%.

Ring Can Corporation (Stuttgart plant) 9/1993 to 1/2000

Production Supervisor

Reported to Plant manager of this 20-employee manufacturer of plastic containers.

Managed the production floor and shipping and receiving department on my shift.

Helped maintenance manager maintain the process of mold startups, grinder blades change outs, adjustments to the automated boxing machine and banding machine.

Maintained control of all inventories within the manufacturing processes, including both raw material and finished products inventory.

Monitored the virgin material incoming silos and maintained levels to accommodate production schedule.

Monitored the SPC-based quality control program and conducted the tests throughout my shift.

Served on safety committee.

EDUCATION

DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois (DeVry University)

Business Management

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of proficiency in management

30-hour OSHA certified

First Aid/CPR certified

High Pressure Boiler License #HP22829

*References available upon request*

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