Michael Bronson Clements
Morristown
Summary
Seasoned Manufacturing Production Supervisor with background in overseeing daily operations, implementing strategies for productivity enhancement, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Display strong leadership skills, ability to manage team tasks efficiently, and ensure product quality standards are met consistently. In previous roles, improved production efficiency by streamlining processes, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring time-efficient completion of projects. Possess deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Contract Sanitation Manager
United Services Group/FSSI – Rich Products (Bakery)
Morristown
01.2011 - 01.2026
- Supervisor for twenty-five sanitation technicians
- Oversaw hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation of sanitation team.
- Coordinate and plan plant’s master sanitation schedule
- Conducted multiple types of audits to ensure conformity to regulatory standards BRC/AIB/GMP/SOP etc.
- Conducted daily walk-throughs and organized documentation to keep the plant audit ready at all times.
- Coordinated manpower and equipment needs to ensure team readiness for plant production at end of sanitation cycle.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication on corrective actions to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
- Developed working relationship with employees by driving engagement through transparency, communication, feedback, and recognition
- Used lean manufacturing techniques to reduce chemical use and cleaning times
Quality Team Leader
ConAgra Foods (Cannery)
Newport
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervised nine salaried quality technicians across three shifts, and fifteen sanitation technicians in a union environment
- Reviewed policies and procedures for compliance with plant’s SQF plan, enhancing food safety standards.
- HACCP- quarterly reviews and reassessments, verifying CCP’s
- Oversaw control and maintenance of critical documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for regulatory audits.
- Applied CIP, COP, and wet/dry cleaning techniques for effective sanitation.
- Oversaw the implementation of chemical and pest control programs.
- Worked with engineering and maintenance on sanitary design of new equipment
- Plant’s lead point of contact for USDA concerns
- Participated in Autonomous Manufacturing Development initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Quality Analyst – Lab
Cooper Standard Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
Surgoinsville
12.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed the calibration of manufacturing and lab equipment while maintaining the gage database.
- Conducted ISO/TS audits, dock audits, production / process audits, and capability audits
- Performed capability studies, Gage R&R studies, and attribute studies
- Supported engineering efforts to successfully launch new products
- Led lean manufacturing activities, including TPM and Kaizen events, to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration.
Production Team Leader
Cooper Standard Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
Surgoinsville
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Directed a team of 12 associates to meet quality, safety, and production targets.
- Trained and guided team members to enhance skill sets and support operational goals
- Organized daily production schedules to align team efforts with production targets
Production Associate
Cooper Standard Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
Surgoinsville
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Operated machinery to assemble automotive components efficiently.
- Enhanced equipment functionality through setup and troubleshooting.
- Operated assembly line equipment
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Tusculum College
Greenville, TN12-2007
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety practices
- Lean manufacturing
- Kaizen principles
- Process optimization
- Workforce management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- SAP superuser for quality assurance
- Maintenance and repair
Certification
Food Safety - Pest Management in Food Plants - National Pest Management Association
Timeline
Contract Sanitation Manager
United Services Group/FSSI – Rich Products (Bakery)
01.2011 - 01.2026
Quality Team Leader
ConAgra Foods (Cannery)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Quality Analyst – Lab
Cooper Standard Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
12.2005 - 01.2008
Production Team Leader
Cooper Standard Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
01.2004 - 01.2005
Production Associate
Cooper Standard Automotive (Tier 1 Supplier)
01.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Tusculum College