Lead Manufacturing Supervisor

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

An experienced QA/Production Supervisor with over 32 years of experience in the Manufacturing industry.

Enjoys solving production problems and leads employees to an effective and efficient work environment.

Well versed in all aspects of production including inventory control, quality assurance, process improvements, safety programs, scheduling, and maintenance.

Streamlines efficiency with emphasis on safety, delivery, and improving financial results.

Involvement with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.

Results oriented and a confident decision-maker.

Ability to build professional relationships.

Focused, meticulous, and ability to multi-task.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Bootcamp (2023)

Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing White & Yellow Belt Certification (2021)

Forklift Trainer (2012)

First Responder (2012)

Emergency Response Team – SERT (2012)

SAP Certification (2005)

Forklift Licensed and Certified (2004 - Present)

Water Purification Training and Certification (2004)

CPR Training and Certification (1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2011)

Hazardous Materials Training and Certification (1993)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Selected to advertise and appear in the following:

Church & Dwight Company commercial (2022)

Church & Dwight Company website (2021)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Production Supervisor

2022 - Present Keurig Dr. Pepper Aspers, PA. 17304

Ensures a safe workplace and there is a safety mindset in all things we do.

Supervise up to 40 or more production employees.

Hires, schedules, and supervises full-time staff and additional temporary staff.

Follows all policies, ergonomic standards, and safety requirements as directed by Keurig Dr. Pepper.

Oversees all process documentation and training program procedures to assure consistency of operational tasks, and the safety and cleanliness of the workplace.

Ensures a quality product and all quality processes are being followed.

Works directly with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities on projects to improve quality, streamline efficiencies, and reduce operating expenses.

Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and improvement.

Operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing procedures and cross training.

Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals.

Performs timely quarterly and annual reviews for front-line Keurig Dr. Pepper staff.

Responsibility to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.

Ensures the production of a safe, wholesome, and quality product.

Performs other duties as requested by management.

Production Supervisor

2019 - 2022 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. York, PA. 17408

Helped manufacturing staff achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results.

Enforced company policies and guidelines.

Recruited, hired, and trained new employees.

Assisted workers by offering personal growth opportunities.

Implemented cost-saving strategies and techniques.

Ensured completion of production plans.

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 maintained 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.

Understood machine controls, equipment, and automation.

Dealt with complex issues in a fast-paced setting.

Supervised employees, managed payroll, and resources.

Tracked expenses and compiled shift reports.

Compounding Resource Operator / Compounder

2016 - 2019 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. York, PA. 17408

Managed daily reports for purposes of maintaining accurate inventory.

Assigned and tracked work orders to ensure timely completion.

Communicated company policies to employees and made sure policies were followed.

Evaluated and improved on current process flow.

Ensured development through training.

Issued materials for employee’s safety and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Served as a resource on the floor to step in and lead department when needed to do so.

Led 5 to 6 individuals in a high pace environment.

General knowledge of valves, pumps, motors, sensors, and HMI screens.

Knowledge of all kitchen and mogul responsibilities.

Direct knowledge of the AGV, Vortex, Cooler/Dryer systems.

Performed quality checks of product coming out of tanks and hoppers.

Knowledge of the CIP system and all the components that are involved.

General knowledge of all paperwork for batch records.

Able to troubleshoot all aspects of the kitchen and mogul.

Assign individuals work areas and job duties.

Participated in CAPA team and production department meetings.

Machine Operator / Material Specialist / Loader Technician

2011 – 2016 Starbucks York, PA. 17406

Loaded green coffee into Silos for roasting.

Conducted transfers, recycling, and bag-offs for green coffee.

Operated PLC to run loading stations.

Utilized the Oasis Automated Control System to input green coffee.

Served as the machine expert and resource for Material Specialist and Loader Technician partners.

Ensured partner development through training.

Provided partners with timely performance feedback.

Served as a machine expert and coach for contingent workers and partners.

Supported supervisors and partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations.

Supported all established plant and manufacturing goals and objectives.

Apprised plant manager and supervisors of team progress and any obstacles.

Contributed to a cohesive, positive, and clean work environment by providing guidance, performance feedback and coaching to supervisors, leads, contingent workers and partners.

DCM Production Operator 4

2009 - 2011 Becton Dickinson & Company Sparks, MD 21093

Retrieved and milled raw materials by use of portable and stationary Fitz Mills.

Compounded raw materials within +/- weight tolerance.

Used, coned, and doubled coned blenders ranging from 8cubic feet to 350 cubic feet to blend materials.

Blended materials prepared for the Liquid Saturation Process (LSP).

Assigned associates to other jobs during instances of machine breakdown and changeovers as required and coordinates associate’s movements with Facilitator or other Setup associates as appropriate.

Coordinated with and assisted production team leadership in maintaining waste and productivity within established standards.

Reported trends during each shift relative to quality, productivity, and waste to facilitator at mid shift and at the end of the shift.

Assured optimum productivity and quality standards.

Trained new operators explaining established procedures and follows up to see that the associate is performing the job properly.

Assured that needed raw materials are requisitioned properly and in time to maintain productivity goals.

Assured finished product is removed from manufacturing areas properly.

Worked directly with the associate and team leadership to establish, maintain and improve self-inspection procedures for the manufacturing of quality products.

Assisted in instructing associates on how to report production, waste, and material usage according to the latest acceptable methods.

Reported safety hazards to team leadership and maintains all equipment and working areas within established safety standards.

Confirmed appropriate QA checks.

Worked during plant shutdown periods to complete equipment rebuild.

Additional Experience:

Finished Goods Forklift Operator / Dry Supply Loader

2007 - 2009 Diageo Global Supply Relay, MD 21227

Flavoring Manufacturing Technician

2004 – 2007 McCormick and Company Hunt Valley, MD 21052

References:

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