Jacob Dunson
Elon
Summary
Operations professional with track record of optimizing processes and enhancing productivity in dynamic environments. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, bringing expertise in project management and process improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter/Jobsite Lead
BMM Contracting
04.2024 - Current
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to successful completion of residential and commercial projects by skillfully installing cabinetry, doors, windows, and flooring materials.
Operations Lead
Carolina Closets Plus
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Manage and optimize production schedules to meet customer demands and project deadlines
- Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure high-quality output
- Conduct regular inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards
- Recruit, train, and supervise a skilled team of craftsmen
- Address any quality issues promptly, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Conducted regular performance assessments, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth and development among team members.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products and services to clients.
- Successfully completed custom installs for customers including closets, bookshelves, entertainment centers, and more.
Production Supervisor
Jet-Hot Coatings
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Lead the daily operations on the OEM, and aftermarket production lines
- Daily tasks include planning, organizing, and managing employees' work to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational, safety, and production requirements
- Performing quality checks
- Implementing schedule and policy changes
- Provide daily production reports
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Managed team of 25-30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Supervisor - Cutting & Assembly
HSM Solutions/Triad Fabco
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervising and motivating a team of 70 employees over two shifts
- Ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed according to company policy
- Create, improve, and sustain processes of all activities conducted in the cutting and assembly value streams
- Keep track of KPMI using statistical process controls
- Determine whether activities in each process are value-added and create ways to sustain the efficiency of these activities
- Coordinating material transit between sister facilities
- Ensuring production and labor costs stay within budget
- Assist in coordinating capital investment projects
- Reviewing teammates' performance and identifying training needs
Production Supervisor
Olympic Products
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Lead daily start-up meetings and end-of-shift walk-throughs
- Keep track of KPMI using statistical process controls
- Collect and analyze data to make decisions and improvements
- Employee safety, training, coaching, and discipline
- Create, improve, and sustain processes in the flat block value stream
- Review value stream to eliminate waste and keep OT to a minimum
- Train employees using the TWI method
- Keep track of attendance and vacation times
Education
High School -
Brighton High School
06-1997
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Hand and power tools
- Finish carpentry
- Measuring and cutting
- Operational efficiency
- Scheduling coordination
- Workforce management
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
Certification
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Carpenter/Jobsite Lead
BMM Contracting
04.2024 - Current
Operations Lead
Carolina Closets Plus
01.2021 - 03.2024
Production Supervisor
Jet-Hot Coatings
01.2018 - 12.2020
Production Supervisor - Cutting & Assembly
HSM Solutions/Triad Fabco
12.2016 - 01.2018
Production Supervisor
Olympic Products
01.2009 - 12.2016
High School -
Brighton High School
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