Dennis A. Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

• Completed several capital projects to enhance ergonomics, organization, and training within the department.
• Mentored 4 employees, successfully assisting one in advancing to upper management.
• Acquired operational proficiency with most equipment.
• Developed multiple checklists to improve personal accountability and provide better direction for supervisors and operators.

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

• Help launch a new production line
• Trained and managed a brand-new shift to success in less than 1 year
• Was able to decrease downtime by 20% and boost productivity by 30%
• Helped 4 employee advance to upper management
• Lead the night shift in ERP (SAP) implementation

Lancaster, SC

• Helped launch, researched, planned, and successfully implemented new processes that specialized in gluten free bakery goods. Sourced vendors and advertised products.
• Purchased products, designed business model, tracked inventory, and built relationships with customers
• Directed all daily operations of the plant (HR, Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving, and Sanitation) to ensuring policies and procedures are being followed.
• Developed processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Wrote/Helped/Approved production and shipping documentation and training PowerPoints for the facility
• Researched and negotiated most work done by contractors in the facility

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised production of the goods during my assigned shift, ensuring all personnel followed the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); ensures maximum productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Supervises production teams, managed the plant’s sanitation team, participated hands-on in the production and sanitation processes as needed.
• Reported/completed a monthly financial spread sheet for each department in the facility
• Operated, trained, and maintained BRC and regulations for the plant
• Increased production yield from 57% - 62% to 85% - 88% in one year
• Cut labor each week and saved the about $1,200 on a weekly basis.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Responsible for managing product throughout its life cycle (including technical development, marketing and promotion, as well as staying informed about the product's competitive position in the market) Provided.
• Had to work closely with the company's production management team in order to forecast production capacity. Data regarding expected sales in terms of units, including adjustments for seasonality or promotional.
• Also working with PMOS and management to make good quality product. I also help with training, problem solving, light maintenance, and installing of new equipment.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised 5 departments and 20 - 50 employees
• Conducted monthly one-on-one coaching discussion with all team members.
• Was responsibility for monitoring and maintaining effective cost controls, in regarded to production, waste, and overtime.
• Conduct disciplinary coaching sessions as required with the intent of correcting team member behaviors that are not conducive to the stated values and mission of the company
• Maximizes production efficiency and yields by constant attention to shift operating equipment and people, minimizing downtime by coordinating most effective change-over procedures and providing guidance to maintenance.
• Reduce scrap 11,250 lbs. to 750 lbs. a month in less than 2 years

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised 7 employees
• Supervised and operate machine to corrugate and face paperboard to form corrugated paperboard material for containers.