ISAAC L. SCOTT *****.***********@*****.***
Southaven, Mississippi 67831
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Production Efficiency/People Development/Quality assurance
SUMMARY
An experienced and dedicated Management Professional with 32 years of experience focused on cost reduction, improving efficiency, and eliminating waste, utilizing Lean concepts and other process improvement methodologies. Recognized as a team builder. Capable Leader and Manager were able to cover multiple shifts to create technically advanced and cost-efficient manufacturing operations. An analytical & detail-oriented problem solver with the ability to notice situations and opportunities missed by others. Operational Management skills include:
● Lean Manufacturing
● Root Cause Analysis
● ISO Experience
● 5-Why’s
● Manufacturing/Production Planning
● Driving for results
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Variety Packaging Manager
Blue City Brewery - Memphis, TN
March 2024 to Present
Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures. Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Packaging Production Supervisor
Blue City Brewery Memphis, TN
September 2022 to March 24
POSITION SUMMARY To oversee the start-up, operations, and completion of assigned production lines including but not limited to equipment and operator safety, front-line quality control checks, proper supplies, instruction on equipment operations, production reporting, material tests, maintaining/improving line efficiencies, and overall packaging employee related skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure safety procedures are followed by adherence to Company policies. Ensure front-line quality check compliance to meet Company quality standards. Ensure priorities are communicated and guidance is given to the maintenance team assigned to the shift. Recommend measures to maintain safe operations, improve production methods, equipment performance and use of equipment to increase efficiency, quality, and safety of the department or work crew. Study production schedule to ascertain type and quantity of product, containers to be used, codes, package number, planning sequence of production, and other packaging requirements. Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems. Suggest and initiate plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Initiate personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures. Facilitate daily debriefs with the packaging staff. Check and approve hours worked by hourly employees on the lines. Ensure compliance with Internal, Federal, State, and local guidelines and regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and TTB. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC DUTIES Check the machinery of the lines for operational readiness and proper setup
MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION MANAGER, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
July 2019 to September 2022
Provide the leadership and vision for the short- and long-term strategies of the Molding Value Stream. • Utilizes lean and SMED concepts to drive process improvements, data analysis, and regular project management. • Ensures strict compliance with corporate EH&S goals and compliance objectives and procedures are adopted to guard against industrial accidents and protect the safety and wellbeing of area employees. • Accountable for establishing and executing training programs for injection molding Process Technicians, Assemblers, and Material Handlers. • Fully support and comply with all ISO Quality and Environmental Systems and SFS objectives and projects. • Prepares an annual operating budget and ensures that the assigned Value Stream operates within established cost controls. • Accountable for establishing and executing productivity projects to meet Value Stream and plant targets.
Wrigley/Mars, Flowery Branch, GA 2015-2019
Shift Leader
The shift lead is responsible for the production team and accountable for safety, quality, engagement, and operating results for their respective shift. I own the Daily Safety Trigger System DMS. I facilitate team shift connection points and coordinate communications within and across production lines. I generate clear and accurate reports to the Line Leader and Manufacturing Manager. My responsibilities also consist of a thorough technical understanding and mastery of TPM and process control for the line. I lead the Daily Direct Setting meetings and own integrity of Line Event Data Systems and lead process definition to identify Centerline targets and document standards.
Plastic Omnium Auto exterior, Norcross, GA 2010-2015
Production Manager
Ensured excellent customer service by monitoring the delivery process and responding to customer inquiries. Initiated monthly and weekly team meetings with employees to answer questions and give feedback regarding problems and concerns of the workers. Presented quality and productivity data at monthly operations reviews. Conducted detailed performance appraisals for employees as part of pay review process.
Collaborated with other managers and acted as a liaison with other team members, including interacting with managers of different areas of the organization, presenting findings to stakeholders and higher management as well as training and supervising new employees and tracking and measuring staff performance.
Thompson Plastics Inc., Thompson, GA 2008-2010
Shift Production Supervisor
● Monitor press and personnel utilization, as well as yield, to ensure maximum levels are achieved
● Supports manufacturing engineering in new tool sampling and debugging process
● Monitor press and personnel utilization, as well as yield, to ensure maximum levels are achieved. Communicate production activities and requirements to necessary personnel. Promote productivity and quality improvements to appropriate personnel. Participate in production problem-solving and process adjustments
Monitor personnel performance levels and maintain accurate employee records example: attendance, performance reviews and other critical incident reporting. Administer corrective
Ingersoll-Rand/ Steel Craft Suwanee, GA 2007-2008
Production Supervisor (Manufacturing steel Frames/Security Metal Doors)
● Hands-on supervision of Process Technicians, Set-Up Technicians, and operators which includes their daily performance, quality of work, maintenance of their equipment, team attitude, cleanliness of work cells, the accuracy of their documentation, method and ability to train others within a team environment, and daily efficiency regarding press set-ups
● Analyzing and troubleshooting machine-related problems, providing mechanical guidance and taking the appropriate corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of production schedules.
● Take on the responsibility of processing the more difficult/time-consuming projects/products
● Oversee and ensure that all safety guidelines are being used and train those beginning new position.
● Set, pull specific tools, clean tools, take process windows and clean/organize the shop as time permits
EDUCATION
Florissant Valley Community College
Industrial Plastic Theory and Application
University of Lowell, Massachusetts {UMASS}
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Plastic Engineering, Plastic Technician, Injection Molding, Industrial hydraulic, Robotics,
Automated Systems, Electronic Troubleshooting, Shop Theory, Polymeric material
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP, Arcadia, AS400, SAP, and True Track and Teams