Production Supervisor Chemical Plant
Resume:
Steven McDonald
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US Veteran
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FDA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT Expertise
Innovative and resourceful production supervisor with proven productivity and quality achievements within union and non-union organizations. Highly skilled in planning and problem solving while simultaneously reducing costs. Effective communicator and motivational leader with an outstanding record of inspiring employees to perform at optimum and safe levels. Reputation of being a positive change agent and results driven leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Holcim Building Envelope
Production Supervisor Rockland, MA
10/2022- Present
Plan, direct and coordinate production activities for a one shift chemical plant with 40+ employees
Responsible for maintaining Kan-Ban stock levels to ensure the product is delivered to the customer on time and in full
Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, EPA, local authorities and internal auditors.
Ensure production employees are trained and compliant with PSM and RMP.
Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Rockland facility to include Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Excavation
Member of 5S team that trained and implemented 5S in the Rockland plant. To include daily Gemba walks throughout the facility, work with teammates to complete daily Kaizen,
Lead all near miss, injuries, and incident investigations. Root cause analysis and create and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat occurrences.
Production Supervisor ITW Rockland, MA
04/2015- 10/2022
Plan, direct and coordinate production activities for a one shift chemical plant with 30+ employees
Responsible for maintaining target stock levels to ensure the product is delivered to the customer on time and in full
Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, EPA, local authorities and internal auditors.
Ensure production employees are trained and compliant with PSM and RMP.
Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Rockland facility to include Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Excavation
Responsible for ensuring all QC lab equipment is calibrated and certified, also to ensure the lab technicians are performing all the required testing as per ITW SOP’s. Lead all customer complaint investigations to find the root cause and create and implement corrective action.
Lead all near miss, injuries, and incident investigations. Root cause analysis and create and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat occurrences.
Responsible for investigating all customer complaints, finding the root cause and creating and implementing corrective action.
Plant Manager Praxair, Inc.
01/2013- 11/2014 Slatersville, Rhode Island
Responsible for Union Plant/facility with 25+ employees including managers, supervisors, and hourly employees working 2 shifts supporting $15 million region
Accomplished 100% Safety Record, 2013 and 2014 at zero injuries and zero accidents
Developed a fully robust and sustainable performance plan for all line managers and shift leads
Accountable for staffing levels relative to performance goals ensuring safe, efficient and compliant environment
Implemented and championed proactive Service Performance Report to communicate any shortages to sales and customers
Lead the documentation and creation of Local Work Instructions (LWIs) for entire operation
Championed all plant or facility related projects collaborating with applicable partners throughout the organization
Operations Supervisor Praxair, Inc.
06/2012-01/2013 Slatersville, Rhode Island
Orchestrated all-inclusive planning efforts for production activities relative to a high pressure and cryogenic gas filling facility
Managed supply chain efforts relative to all imported gas inventories and collaborated with demand chain to ensure levels were appropriate but cost efficient
SAFETY
Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, FDA, DOT, local authorities and internal auditors
Identified all areas of trended inefficiency and unsafe working standards pulling data to quantify training needs
Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Slatersville facility to include Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Excavation
Responsible for adherence to all safety programs in association with: Hazardous Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Personal Fall Arrest Systems and PPE review
Operations Supervisor Linde-Lifegas
5/2009-06/2012 Marlborough, MA
Plan, direct and coordinate production activities for a FDA compliant, medical gas facility
Responsible for ordering imported gases to maintain target stock levels
Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, FDA, DOT, local authorities and internal auditors
Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Marlborough facility to include; Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Excavation
Responsible for adherence to all safety programs in association with: Hazardous Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Personal Fall Arrest Systems and PPE review.
Plant Manager Airgas East, Inc.
06/2007 – 05/2009 Hingham, MA
Provide leadership to maintain a safe work environment at the Hingham facility
Achieved and maintained a 97% fulfillment to all branches
Develop and execute a performance plan for all line managers and shift leads
Maintain proper staffing of the facility to ensure that the work in the plant is being completed in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner
Lead all incident and accident investigations and ensure timely completion
Lead and execute on all plant projects
Production Manager BOC Gases acquired by Airgas East, Inc.
02/2004 – 06/2007 Hingham, MA
Effectively managed production safety performance according to plan/goals
Plan, direct and coordinate production activities for a high pressure and cryogenic gas filling facility
Responsible for ordering imported gases to maintain target stock levels
Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, FDA, DOT, local authorities and internal auditors
Implemented cylinder maintenance program which effectively eliminated customer complaints by 60%
Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Hingham facility to include: Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Excavation
Accountable for adherence to all safety programs in association with Hazardous Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Personal Fall Arrest Systems and PPE review
Production Supervisor / QA Designee BOC Gases
03/1997 - 02/2004 Hingham, MA
Responsibilities include Daily Safety talks, as well as instructing monthly safety meetings to ensure the work within the plant is being done in a safe manner
Responsible for all compliance issues through the execution of the Task Observation program. This program provides management valuable insight and documentation of an employee’s ability to operate IAW local SOP’s, Medical Gas Manual and Loss Prevention Manual. This tool allowed management to ensure that the work within the plant is being done in a safe, compliant manner
Responsible for ensuring that all trucks returning to the depot are unloaded in a safe and timely manner
Daily review of the Service Performance Report to ensure customer is receiving product on time and in full
Member of the Hazardous Incident Response Team
Medical and Industrial Filler BOC Gases
11/1994 – 03/1997 Hingham, MA
Responsibilities included manufacturing of Medical and Industrial gases as well as Rare and Specialty gases.
Other responsibilities included cylinder handling, loading and unloading trucks, and forklift operation.
Field Wireman, Corporal – U.S.M.C.
08/1990-08/1994 United States Marine Corps. Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Participated in Operation Cease Fire in Southwest Asia.
Participated in Operation Restore Hope and Continue Hope in Somalia.
Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Received a meritorious mast.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & TRAINING
Completed 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Course
Cgmp
QC Unit
AIM – Management Training
Hazardous Work Permit Issuer
H.I.R.T. – Hazardous Incident Response Team
Fully computer literate with experience in all Microsoft Office applications, SAP, JD Edwards, Jomar, various CRM’s, etc…
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