Johnnie Brewer lll
Aurora, CO *****
**********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Production Supervisor
Dawn Food Products
August 2019 to Present
Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices. Production Supervisor
Tempur Sealy International
January 2021 to December 2021
• Responsible for a production line and meeting department goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity, cost, and safety.
• Responsible for the development and training of employees, working within the guidelines of the union contract and company policies as well as new hire evaluations.
• Responsible for monitoring standards and indexes needed to control the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for quick and timely feedback to supervisor on all exceptions in regards to productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost, and safety.
• Responsible for making sure all preventive maintenance is done on all equipment in the area of control and interfacing with immediate supervisor on all suggested changes that would make the job better, more profitable, and safer.
• Responsible for giving safety orientation and holding safety/ general meetings as required.
• Responsible for the testing and developing techniques and processed on equipment as directed by the manager
Operations Manager
Smithfield Foods - Smithfield, VA
February 2019 to June 2019
To oversee floor operations and manage 70+ non-exempt employees for a pet food manufacturer. Established production schedules, defined staffing requirements, and implemented optimized procedures. Dedicated Operations Supervisor/Manager and effective leader who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of process optimization and an unsurpassed work ethic.
● Direct daily warehousing activities.
● Establish operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handle and disposition of materials and keeping warehouse inventory current.
● Write, design and produced storage procedures.
● An instrumental part in streamlining the shipping and receiving procedures.
● Confrere with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities such as production, sales, and purchasing.
● Train existing staff in basic warehouse operations.
● Supervise 70+ employees, schedule shipments, resolved supply issues, and determine warehouse operation procedures
● Able to manage staff and prioritize workflow while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
● Excellent PC, verbal, and written communication skills. I'm also proficient in SAP, IMS, Kronos and Word.
● Excellent problem solving and organizational skills. Operations Superintendent
Smithfield Foods - Smithfield, VA
June 2018 to June 2018
• Oversaw operational systems, processes, and infrastructure while looking for opportunities of improvement or revision for the plant.
• Anticipated and tracked operational and tactical risks and provided strategic solutions.
• Managed day to day business of the operations department and balanced the responsibilities of various product lines such as business analysis, vendor, and risk management.
• Works with the scheduling teams to help set and meet daily and quarterly goals.
• Plays a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes.
• Raised and tracked issues and conflicts, removed barriers, resolved issues of medium to high complexity involving other departments and escalated to appropriate level when required.
• Assessed a variety of situations and provide clarity to team and other departments.
• Solicits and responds to feedback while gaining commitment and support.
• Supports back-office and firm-wide training programs, reinforcing tech and operations infrastructure between departments to ensure consistency and quality standards are met.
• Stays up to date on industry regulations, trends, and technology. Operations Supervisor
Smithfield Foods - Denver, CO
June 2016 to June 2018
• Helped manufacturing staff achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results
• Enforced company policies and guidelines
• Hired, and trained employees
• Assisted workers by offering personal growth opportunities
• Implemented cost-saving strategies and techniques
• Ensured that production plans are completed by a certain time
• Contacted appropriate sources for repair issues
• Counseled employees on how to achieve an optimal output or workflow
• Resolved issues and disputes between manufacturing employees
• Created and maintains professional schedules
• Communicated with and assisted other manufacturing departments as needed
• Evaluated the condition of production equipment
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for all workers
• Compiled and analyzed production records
Logistics Supervisor
Stolle Machinery - Centennial, CO
February 2008 to January 2012
• Aided in the shipment of products, including preparation, shipping and receiving.
• Evaluate and processed customer orders.
• Scan orders into our warehousing computer system and tracked shipments.
• Approve driver time sheets associated with deliveries and pick-ups.
• Sign BOL's according to company regulations
• Monitor entire process of cargo movement.
Senior Foreman of Wet-Side Production Operations
Dawn Food Products
1997 - 2007 10 years
DENVER, CO
Worked with suppliers and multiple internal departments, while ensuring the highest levels of quality throughout the production process to meet customer specifications.
Reviewed shipping reports, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement to determine the areas that are in need of cost reduction and process improvement.
Provided training to employees and developed/implemented successful production improvement initiatives.
Oversaw the daily production and quality of icings, pastry fillings and glazes.
Managed the movement of goods into and out of the warehouse.
Maintained the Quality Management System.
Education
Master's degree in Business
Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School
2016 to 2017
MBA in Business Administration and Management, General Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School
2015 to 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections National American University
2009 to 2013
B.A in Union Leadership and Administration
National Labor College - Silver Spring, MD
2010 to 2012
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/Law
National American University
2009 to 2011
Skills
• Kronos
• Quality Management
• Warehouse Management
• Risk Management
• Project Planning
• SAP
• Process Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• Lean
• Business Analysis
• 5S
• Lean Manufacturing
• Computer Networking
• Production Management
• Agile
• Forklift
• Change management
• First aid
• Statistical analysis
• Food processing
• Project management
• Continuous improvement
• English
• Teaching
• SAFe
• Scrum
• User Interface (UI)
• Business Requirements
• Analysis skills
• Case management
• Motivational interviewing
• Assembly
• Box truck
• Load & unload
• Moving
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
Assessments
Work style: Conscientiousness — Expert
July 2019
Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.
Full results: Expert
Food safety — Expert
October 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness Full results: Expert
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient June 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient
Medical receptionist skills — Highly Proficient
October 2020
Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records Full results: Highly Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient June 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient
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