Paul Blaire

Goal Driven, Lean & Improvement Conscious / Six Sigma Yellow belt CPR Certified

Davidson, NC 28036

adxlgb@r.postjobfree.com

+1-980-***-****

• I consider my self to be a very valuable team member who thrives on building positive cultures. I believe that either you change the people or you change the people. Opportunities will arise therefore i believe in giving the best version of myself daily. Holding myself and others accountable along with following set processes that work are important to me. As a manager I am always looking to continually improve and successfully reach the goals that are set for the team. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Supervisor

Ipg polymer - Midland, NC

February 2021 to Present

Oversee laminating/Press/& Converting Departments. Advocate for the safety and health of employees.

1. Prioritize employee skills, work hours, materials, and work flow to achieve production and quality objectives.

2. Actively engage and assist employees so that safety, quality, and production objectives are achieved. 3. Appraise hourly employee performance recommending promotions, transfers, and work assignments. 4. Responsible to coach and develop employees adhering to plant policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

5. Oversee departmental safety and housekeeping practices as well as respond to employee injuries by administering or seeking assistance and investigating incident causes and mitigation. 6. Participate in the interview/selection process to fill vacant hourly positions. 7. Ensure accountability by Issuing warnings and other approved disciplinary measures when necessary. 8. Encourage employee communication and endorse open door policy. 9. Initiate efforts aimed at affecting cost reductions, work simplification, and/or improvements in methods or equipment.

10. Provide shift summary reports to Department Managers and/or Human Resources including staffing discrepancies, needs, or concerns.

11. Working a rotating and/or swing shift supporting business operation including nights and weekend hou

Production Supervisor

Moss Supply Company Windows - Charlotte, NC

Present

Inbound Supervisor/ EHS team member Representative of Supervisors Stanley black and decker - Kannapolis, NC

April 2019 to February 2021

Conduct Monthly Toolbox safety meetings audits and suggest improvements to current safety policies and procedures. Perform warehouse aisle audits and correct any unsafe material stored in racks improperly. Perform ergonomic audits on associates and provide constructive feedback to promote and improve proper lifting techniques.

Maintaining a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the departments mission is an effective and efficient manner. Interview potential applicants for hire as well as train any temporary /staffing agency employees. Plan and assign labor for associates and team leads to effectively manage positive workflow. Ensure all associates can safely operate PIV’s and other material moving equipment. Monitor departments performance for Cost, labor and productivity requirements. Ensure the quality standards are being followed and add discipline and instruction when rules and policies are not followed. Perform annual reviews for all department associates and have a strategic plan for improvement for each associate. Maintain all attendance issues including Kronos logs and vacation scheduling and approval Group Manager, North Wilkesboro

JELD

May 2017 to April 2019

Responsible for managing and implementing all production operations as well as overseeing other activities. Worked closely with the Plant Manager and other managers to collectively win each day on the shop floor. Daily JELD-WEN Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), include DCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI's) activities that also include hourly performance audits with contingency plans for not meeting hourly set goals. Gemba walks are performed with entire management team each morning to assure that we are following standards and work processes as well as 5s daily audits during the walk. As a group manager my top priority is to lead my employees in a safe, energetic manner that allows the employee to give the best version of themselves daily. Member of safety improvement team. Production Supervisor

CPT Composite Panels Technology - Salisbury, NC

July 2016 to May 2017

In charge and responsible for daily production activities, which involved start up meetings, process audits and quality checks in all areas of the warehouse. Man power ranged from 35 - 40 employees with temporary employees for larger forecast jobs. The company relied on sales or new business and was driven by Daimler customer sales for sleeper compartment trucks. Worked closely with quality teams from the Daimler plant to ensure the highest quality product as well as making adjustments for any revisions or changes in design of the sleeper units. Also implemented 5s as well as hourly check sheets for production employees. Maintained 2-3 shipments per week on time never missing a delivery while managing the warehouse.

Production Supervisor

DAIMLER FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS - Mount Holly, NC

July 2016 to July 2016

Responsible for planning and allocating manpower to support the daily requirements of responsible production areas. Support the successful implementation of Truck Operating System (TOS) in area of responsibility. Support the Training matrix by continually evaluating and developing Team Leader and employee skill level as required to increase flexibility and meet safety goals. Promote and execute TOS problem solving techniques across teams in an effort to improve area's efficiency. Administer Company and Departmental policies and procedures. Address and resolve employee relations issues as they arise. Implement Lean Manufacturing by using Continuous Improvement and 5S tools. Maintain quality standards and cost efficiency. Conduct daily inspections of work areas to assure compliance with safety and environmental policies. Conduct GEMBA walks to assure what's on the work floor complies to standardized reports and safety guidelines. Participate in regular communication and build relations in cross functional areas. Manpower consists of 69 employees and 5 team leaders. Time cards also approved on Time link payroll system daily at end of shift along with daily production logs Assistant Basketball Coach

Rowan County Schools - Salisbury, NC

2013 to 2015

Provided support to the teacher in the instruction of students in a wide variety of technical and clerical areas. Tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. Provided bus driving on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation to students of the school system. Also maintained a healthy relationship with off-site managers where students performed their job duties

Materials and Utility Worker

CPT Composite Panels Technology - Cleveland, NC

May 2014 to May 2014

Provide support for team leaders in the truck building process with an excellent attitude that affects the team in a positive manner. Work in robotic production building maintaining several different jobs - engine building engine pumping radiator building, cooling prep, to keep production lines supplied with materials to prevent any line shortages. Proficient in several areas of the engine line with as well as standing in for team leaders in their absence. Promote and execute problem solving techniques in an effort to administer company policies and procedures. Maintain quality standards and cost efficiency. Familiar with IMS systems and the TSO. Featured in Daimler National recruiting video. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TbF4XkeQn-c

EC Job Coach

Rowan County Schools - Spencer, NC

2012 to 2014

Worked with all students in the Exceptional Education job training and transition program (Life Skills and Career Prep), both in the classroom and out, in meeting state requirements of Occupational Course of Study

Supervised and assists in training, motivating students in the school-based enterprise projects, examples: school store, job assignments around campus, and other school factory type projects decided upon to fulfill 300 hours of school-based instruction (all grades Performed clerical work for assigned teacher(s) as requested for needs in this transition program Helped set up job sites, specific time and job duties for community-based instruction to fulfill 240 hours of non-paid real job experience for students (11th grade level) Transported students off campus to their work sites for community-based instruction during the school day and train/supervise/motivate them while they are there Transported or accompanies groups of students to work enclaves (community-based instruction) during a class period with or without the teacher in charge Completed on-the-job evaluations for students on a regular/daily basis. Gives a copy of these evaluations to the student's teacher when completed

Completed clerical work pertaining to the student and the work site: obtaining parent permission and emergency information on state-adopted forms, making copies of these forms, filing copies in central location and taking copies along to job sites

Follows the designated check-out/check-in system established by the school when leaving campus with a student

Followed designated transportation policies established by the school when transporting students Filled in as necessary to help entire Exceptional Education staff perform their duties in providing services to EC students

Performed other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Salisbury High School, Salisbury, NC,

Assistant Basketball Coach

In School Suspension Teacher, Girls Basketball Coach In School Suspension Teacher, Girls Basketball Coach Salisbury High School - Salisbury, NC

2011 to 2013

Supervised students assigned to in school suspension because of disciplinary reasons. Established high standards and expectations for students to accept responsibility for behavior. Maintained an atmosphere where students were to remain in seats and follow given rules and regulations as well as expectations for students to complete assigned work from their teachers. Reported directly to principal, with daily instructions with attendance logs for late and early dismissal of student as well. Customer Service Rep/ Route Sales

Moala Milk - Charlotte, NC

2010 to 2012

Provided excellent service to over 50 accounts throughout the city of Gastonia area. Delivered dairy products and kept a good business relationship with customers. Used hand held computer creating invoices and collecting payments on a daily basis .maintained a safe driving record and did regular preventive maintenance checks on company provided delivery truck. Balanced all accounts at end of every shift and loaded truck for next day's work as well as performing accurate inventory logs. Cintas Statesville, NC

Customer Service and Route Salesman

Served Catawba

2009 to 2010

area with excellent service over 100 accounts. Delivering uniforms, mats, PPE's, as well as selling additional services to existing accounts. Maintained clean driving record and grew my route from last to one of the leading routes in plant.

Dock Supervisor

Roadway YRC - Kernersville, NC

2007 to 2009

Supervised dockworkers in an aggressive atmosphere of union workers. Maintained discipline and rules and regulations while assuring product was loaded and unloaded in a proper and safe manner. Tracked shipments and employee performances on an hourly basis to maintain customer delivery and on time service. Held daily pre- shift meetings and stretching sessions with all dock employees. Merchandiser

Coca Cola Consolidated - Greensboro, NC

2005 to 2007

Stocked shelves and built displays at several accounts daily. Maintained a clean and organized back room stock and rotated products to prevent loss of merchandise. Kept a strong communication line open with store managers as well as my immediate account managers. Maintained company provided vehicle without any accidents or incidents.

Senior Team Coordinator

FedEx Supply Chain Services - Kernersville, NC

2005 to 2007

Supervised all second shift duties for three warehouses that stored products for our only client (DEERE Hitachi). Received shipping and receiving award for shipping and receiving more than ten million dollars' worth of inventory in a calendar month. Received overseas products into SAP warehousing system. Also member of safety team being awarded 2 purple promise awards for going above and beyond my job duties.

Tek Mac Operator/Material Handler

Johnson Controls - Kernersville, NC

1994 to 2005

Crossed trained on multiple machines that were used in the manufacturing of automotive and marine batteries. Worked in shipping department on ship line decorating and preparing batteries for shipment as well as ran reed stacker machine on production line. Also operated High reach forklift in storage warehouse.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

CEO and Head Trainer

Salisbury, NC

2010

Develop skills to help make athletes competitive and confident on the basketball court. Committed to developing and motivating athletes mentally and physically, while encouraging courage, loyalty, humility, accountability, creativity, persistence, integrity, gratitude, and optimism. Education

Masters in Business Administration

University of Phoenix

October 2015

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing

• 5S

• Bus Driving

• Lean

• Kronos

• Six Sigma

• SAP

• Manufacturing

• Experience Working With Students

• Sports Coaching

• Supply Chain

• Warehouse Management

• Production Management

• Warehouse experience

• Warehouse distribution

• Customer service

Certifications and Licenses

driver's license

Pallet Jack Certification

CPR Certification

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