Production Supervisor Food Safety

Jerry F. Matthews Jr.

Houston, Texas • 248-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Summary

Dedicated Production Supervisor with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and production settings. Expert in

coordinating with planning departments, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. Seeking to leverage

hands-on leadership, process optimization, and team development skills in a Production Supervisor role.

Work Experience

Dairy Farmers of America

Production Supervisor Schulenburg, Texas Mar 2023 - Present

• Continuously drive the facility’s culture toward a higher level of safety.

Challenge status quo safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and ensure safety related training is attended by all employees.

• Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training, and establishing expectations.

• Identify and implement developmental training plans for employees.

• Partner with the Manager and other supervisors to ensure the department’s budget meets or exceeds its financial goal.

• Food safety and regulatory responsibilities, and responsible for meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code

for Manufacturing, AIB American Institute of Baking GMP audit, and shall report food safety problems to personnel

with authority to initiate action.

• Manage the department’s activities in order to meet or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality

Assurance and the organization.

• Drive the MSS program, manage the Sanitation Standards, Procedures, Equipment Inspection and Sanitary equipment

standards on a daily basis.

• Manage the 5S implementation throughout department by ensuring understanding and establishing sustainability

daily.

• Develop and implement material standards and the necessary control and inspection procedures to improve product

quality and reduce downtime.

• Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their concerns and questions.

• Drive key performance indicators to all levels within the organization and participate in making recommendations for

necessary changes to enhance the business objectives.

• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility

as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.

• Manage employee’s performance through establishing expectations, holding people accountable and developing a

sense of urgency understanding when addressing Operational needs or problems.

• Participate in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work

area involved.

• Partner with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures

or process, the injection of new products or product lines, and the development of new plan and designs.

• Ensure good business communication practices are engaged at all levels to ensure key stakeholders are well informed,

have the ability to appropriately respond.

• Conduct Monthly Toolbox Meetings with employees.

• Ensure all process changes, equipment changes or product changes are understood by all employees in a timely fashion.

• Ensure a decisive understanding of budgeting, uptime, problem solving techniques, motivational techniques, long

range planning, and Employee & Labor Relations are understood and implemented during the course of business.

• Other duties may be assigned as required that are within the FLSA status of this position.

Future Pipe Industries

Production Supervisor Houston, Texas Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

• Coordinate with planning departments to ensure timely product manufacturing, oversee machine setup for

production orders, and verify adherence to quality standards.

• Monitor hydro-test processes to ensure compliance with testing standards, maintain a safe and organized work

environment, and document daily production activities.

• Facilitate ongoing training for production staff, contribute to recruitment and onboarding processes, and uphold

safety and professional standards within the facility.

• Evaluate production efficiency at various stations, maintain effective communication with all levels of staff, and

manage resource allocation to support production objectives.

Detroit Manufacturing System

Team Leader/Interim Supervisor Detroit, MI Apr 2017 - Jan 2022

• Coordinated the development and distribution of training materials, streamlining the educational process for the

production team.

• Facilitated the recruitment and integration of new employees, reinforcing adherence to safety and professional

standards.

• Managed task allocation and monitored workflow to achieve production objectives, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Served as a communication liaison between staff and management to ensure clarity on policies and procedures.

• Contributed to achieving production targets and deadlines through strategic work scheduling and process

optimization.

Team Leader Detroit, MI Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

• Facilitated conflict resolution and addressed employee concerns in collaboration with management, fostering a

cooperative and productive work environment.

• Achieved production objectives and adhered to schedules by coordinating workforce management and streamlining

operational processes.

• Enhanced equipment performance and product quality while reducing costs through continuous improvement

initiatives and effective problem-solving strategies.

Production Line Worker Detroit, MI Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

• Conducted quality assurance assessments to uphold product standards, ensuring all items met the required

specifications before shipment.

• Streamlined inventory organization, enabling efficient material access and storage management to support production

workflows.

• Operated assembly machinery, including torque guns and hand drills, to construct and prepare products accurately

for distribution.

Education

Oakland Community College

Associate of Applied Science

Certifications

Detroit Manufacturing Systems Training Academy

Team Leader Training Certification

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Certification

Storing Hazardous Waste- Ops (RCRS) Certification

Skills

Operational & Workplace Safety, Business Development & Expansion, Verbal/Written Communication Skills, Team

Development & Leadership, Regulatory Compliance & Standards, Policy / Procedure Implementation, Vendor &

Contract Management, Customer Service & Retention, Negotiating & Closing Skills, Cost Control & Reduction,

Continuous Improvement, Computer Competences, Field Inspections, Quality Control, Marketing & Advertising,

Deliverables Scheduling, Sales Administration, Production Expeditin

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