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Terry Humes

Memphis

Summary

Dynamic Manufacturing Production Supervisor with proven expertise at Prairie Farms Dairy, excelling in lean manufacturing and team leadership. Successfully resolved conflicts, enhanced safety protocols, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives, achieving significant gains in quality and output. Skilled in equipment maintenance and production scheduling, fostering a high-performance work environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy
Memphis
09.2020 - 02.2024

Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.

  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
  • Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
  • Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
  • Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.

Lead Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy
Memphis
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Maintained open communication with systems operators to keep line voltages, transmission loads and frequencies in check.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Generated reports on operational performance metrics for management review.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Monitored machine operations and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.

Machine Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy / Turner Dairy
Memphis
10.2003 - 01.2019
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.

Education

High School Diploma -

OAKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
Memphis, TN
05-1986

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Production scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Quality control
  • Team leadership
  • Root cause analysis
  • Safety compliance

Certification

  • SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certified
  • FSPCA (Preventive Control for Human Food) Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy
09.2020 - 02.2024

Lead Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy
01.2019 - 09.2020

Machine Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy / Turner Dairy
10.2003 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

OAKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
Terry Humes