James Rice
Hanover
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Meese
Madison
05.2014 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily production activities and ensured adherence to operational standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored equipment performance and scheduled routine maintenance for reliability.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production quality and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated material supply for uninterrupted production.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and operational strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
Education
GED -
MCHS
Madison, IN03-2005
Welding
SECS
Versailles, IN05-2004
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management abilities
- Worker training
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking capacity
- Training and mentoring
- Employee leadership
- Quality control
Certification
- Certified in CPR and AED
- Certified Forklift operator since 2017
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Meese
05.2014 - 06.2025
GED -
MCHS
Welding
SECS
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