JAMES M. WARD
PO Box *** Vale, NC ***** · 828-***-****
· *********@******.*** ·
Worked in manufacturing for 34 years, with over 25 years of management experience. This experience ranges from Floor Supervisor to being promoted to Production Manager for the past 10 years. Responsibilities encompassed 4 departments and managing more than 40 employees.
EXPERIENCE
NOV. 1985-OCT.1988
CASE STACKER AND SLITTER OPERATOR, hamco
Stack inventory and cut paper to be prepared for shipment
OCT. 1988-JAN. 1995
LEAD PRESSMAN, Hamco
Responsible for Quality and productivity for 3 offset printing presses, bindery, and pre-press
JAN. 1995-JULY 2010
PRINTING PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, Hamco
Responsible for hiring and training employees
Performed yearly employee evaluations
Responsible for scheduling vacation time of employees to maintain high production level
JULY 2010- JAN.2020
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER, Hamco
Managed day-to-day operations for Shipping, Receiving, Printing, and Converting departments
Constantly monitored inventory levels to ensure timely shipments
Used inventory data to prepare production schedules for 20 machines
Monitored raw material and finished goods using Global Shop Inventory system application
Worked to maintain OSHA safety standards and reformatted MSDS to updated SDS workbook
EDUCATION
JUNE 1985
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Hickory High school
SKILLS
Forklift Operator
Machine Operator
VESCO Train the Trainer program certified
CPR, AED, and First Aid certified
Attended AIB International for training in HAACP and GMP