Production Manager

Walter Scott Lutz

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Huntersville, NC 28078

Mobile: 980-***-****

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Highlights

• A highly talented production professional with extensive experience in organizing the resources and services necessary to producing goods.

• Proven expertise in scheduling, staffing, procuring and maintaining equipment, overseeing quality and inventory control, and coordinating production activities among departments.

• Excellent Physical Condition & Able to Meet All Physical Requirements

• Excellent Professional References from Company Executives & Upper Management

• Loyal and Dependable Employee with 26 Years of Experience Including 15 Years of Supervision & Management Experience

• Strong Math & Computer Skills

Professional Experience

National Fruit Product Company - 1983 to January 2009

Manufacturing /Productions

• Direct and coordinate production, processing, distribution,

• Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.

• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.

• Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost control programs.

• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.

• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production problems.

• Review plans and confer with research and support staff to develop new products and processes.

Supervision

• Supervised and coordinated the production department to manufacture a quality product at the lowest possible cost.

• Developed machine practices and inspection procedure.

• Maintained acceptable work practices, monitored production schedules and met ship dates.

• Conducted safety meetings and maintained effective communication.

• Led and managed safety professionals.

• Advised top management of ways to improve production, meet or exceed goals, and establish rates for labor efficiencies.

• Excellent Follow Through / Able to Execute Instructions from Upper Management

• Developed Strong, Trusting Relationships with Upper Management as well as Suppliers

• Communicated with Upper Management in regards to Planning, Strategies and Goals

Quality Assurance

• Implemented effective quality control programs

• Performed on-line quality tests- using titration technique

• Wrote new formulas for blending higher grain product

• Utilized mathematical skills & knowledge to accurately measure weights and volumes

• Maximized workflow and spatial utilization.

• Implemented standards for excellent facility efficiency and workplace safety.

• Evaluated, recommended, and implemented test programs and reported results.

• Maintaining and calibrating test equipment.

• Assisted with receipt and inspection of raw materials.

• Studied and recorded time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and establish a standard.

• Performed inspections and quality assurance testing.

• Maintained quality systems.

• Evaluated final, intermediate products, and raw materials and processes.

• Daily cleaning of tanks and tankers/using CIP system

Mechanical Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Computer Skills

• Thoroughly fluent in various programs [Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point...etc].

Additional Titles Held

1983 - 1985 Filler Operator

1981 - 1983 Cooker Operator

Certifications & Education

• Certified in Grain Alcohol and PH Testing

• Catawba Valley Community College

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