Operations Manager - Manufacturing & Plant Leadership

Jarod (Nick) Mills

Waynesboro, MS

601-***-**** ****.*******@******.***

OPERATIONS MANAGER MANUFACTURING & PLANT LEADERSHIP

Operations leader with 14+ years of progressive manufacturing and industrial leadership experience across steel production, heavy equipment manufacturing, and oil & gas operations. Proven ability to run day-to-day plant operations, lead multi-department teams, control labor and production costs, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency..

CORE OPERATIONS COMPETENCIES

Operations & Production Management • Labor Planning & Workforce Optimization • Cost Control &

Budget Support • Inventory, Materials & Throughput Management • KPI Tracking & Performance

Metrics • Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance • Continuous Improvement (Lean, Gemba, Six

Sigma) Cross-Functional Leadership • Manufacturing, Steel Mill & Assembly Operations • Operational & Financial Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMCOR (Formally Berry Global) – Hattiesburg, MS

Production Supervisor (Operations-Focused Role) Sept 2024 – Present

-Own daily operations for plastic compression molding

-Plan and track daily operations for a shift of 10, including 4 technicians, 1 CIP, 2 Operators, 2 Truckers, and 1 Quality Tech

Hol-Mac (PACMAC) – Bay Springs, MS

Product Line Manager (Operations-Focused Role) Nov 2023 – Aug 2024

-Own daily operations for the Knuckle Boom product line, leading multiple departments including welding and assembly (20+ employees).

-Plan and allocate labor to meet production schedules, output targets, and delivery commitments. - Track production performance, labor efficiency, scrap, and rework to support cost reduction and margin improvement.

-Enforce safety, quality, and operational standards across all shifts and work areas.

-Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.

-Lead daily Gemba reviews, KPI discussions, and production meetings.

Atalla Steel – Kosciusko, MS

Plant Superintendent – Night Shift May 2022 – Nov 2023

-Managed full plant operations for a 75-employee steel manufacturing facility during night shift.

-Oversaw furnace, straightener, rolling mill, fabrication, and galvanizing operations.

-Directed labor scheduling, production flow, and materials usage to meet output, safety, and quality targets.

-Supported plant leadership with operational data, staffing needs, and cost-related insights. - Maintained compliance across hazardous processes including HCl baths, zinc kettles, and recovery systems.

-Recognized for strong leadership and production performance.

Halliburton

Job Site Supervisor Feb 2014 – May 2022

-Led crews of 5–15 employees in high-risk, time-sensitive oil & gas operations.

-Coordinated personnel, equipment, and job execution to meet operational, safety, and cost expectations.

-Maintained operational documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.

-Certified in Hydraulic Fracturing, Snubbing, Coil Tubing, and Wireline operations.

-Completed Golden Star and Fast Track leadership programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Geography University of Southern Mississippi

AWARDS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Halliburton Golden Star Program • Halliburton Fast Track Leadership Program • Production &

Leadership Awards – Atalla Steel • Safety Excellence Awards • PACMAC Phase 1–4 Leadership

Completion

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