Damon Macon
Pendleton,IN
Summary
Results driven leader with expertise in safety awareness, operations management, trouble shooting and staff development. Outgoing looking for opportunities to grow as a leader and team member. Loves to work hands on but understands when to delegate workloads.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Owens Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained team members on equipment usage and production processes to enhance productivity.
- Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement in operational efficiency.
- Coordinated staffing and maintained production targets.
- Clearly communicate at shift hand off safety concerns, closed/opened issues during shift.
- Staffed oncoming shifts for call offs and vacations.
- Entered payroll.
- Entered sap confirmations.
- Approved and signed off vacation request.
- Held staff and myself accountable by issuing disciplinary and corrective actions.
Process Specialist
Owens Illinois
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Analyzed process workflows to identify areas for improvement and efficiency enhancements.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily operational tasks and maintain quality standards.
- Supported data collection and reporting efforts to track process performance metrics.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Created best day histories for various jobs to ensure maximum performance.
- Scheduled, prepped, loaded, and coordinated job changes to minimize downtime and quick performance recovery.
- Scheduled and tracked preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and find root cause for top losses.
- Managed forehearth temperatures and pressures.
- Managed machine temperatures, pressures and timing values
- On call 24/7
Journeyman Machine Operator and Upkeep
Owens Illinois
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Operated machinery to maintain production efficiency and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory guidelines called out issues to supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production.
- Worked on top losses.
- Maintained a clean safe shop.
- Cleaned, rebuilt, and replaced parts.
- Troubleshoot and repaired breakdowns.
- Collaborated with quality team to identify and resolve production issues promptly.
- Delegated tasks to operator to ensure smooth and safe workflow.
Quality Inspector
Owens Illinois
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Conducted thorough inspections of glass containers to ensure quality compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real-time.
- Trained new inspectors on quality protocols and inspection techniques to maintain operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with packaging department to contain and hold potential risk to customers.
- Identified and documented defects.
- Performed and documented routine checks in timely manner.
- Tested and monitored inspection equipment; notifying maintenance of any issues.
Route Manager
Hoosier Portable Restrooms
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Optimized route schedules to enhance efficiency.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely service to customers across assigned routes.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for route management and customer service.
- Performed maintenance on equipment and service vehicles.
- Documented dumps at city waste facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Central Highschool
Indianapolis, IN06.2010
Skills
- Staff management
- Safety awareness
- Employee training
- Staff development
- Operations management
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Owens Illinois
03.2025 - Current
Process Specialist
Owens Illinois
08.2023 - 03.2025
Journeyman Machine Operator and Upkeep
Owens Illinois
09.2016 - 08.2023
Quality Inspector
Owens Illinois
08.2015 - 09.2016
Route Manager
Hoosier Portable Restrooms
05.2012 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Central Highschool