Samuel Mcintosh
Shelby
Summary
Production manager with 9+ years of experience in operations oversight and team leadership. Proven expertise in developing training programs and enhancing processes, resulting in improved quality and safety standards. Strong track record of driving efficiency and productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Carolina Recycle Partners
Belmont
04.2017 - 04.2026
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
- Managed staff schedules and assigned tasks to optimize workflow.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.
- Collaborated with team leaders to resolve operational challenges effectively.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Reviewed production orders and schedules to optimize inventory levels and ensure product availability.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Orchestrated equipment set-up, operation and break-down.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced quality and increased throughput in the department.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Trained in emergency response procedures to ensure safety and prevent injuries in the workplace.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crest Senior High
Boiling Springs, NC06-1996
Skills
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Operations management
- Inventory management
- Production oversight
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Health and safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Safety regulations
- Raw materials handling
- Material planning
- Material handling expertise
- Assembly and production
- Staffing management
- Staff scheduling
- Employee training
- Workforce training
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Continuous improvements
- Root-cause analysis
- Cause and effect analysis
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic execution
- Strategic planning
- Purchasing
- Manufacturing management
- Industrial plant management
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory management specialist
- Production oversight
- Manufacturing management
- Strategic planning
- Workforce training
- Materials management
Timeline
Production Manager
Carolina Recycle Partners
04.2017 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Crest Senior High