JEAN THORNTON808 CUTTING HORSE DR. MANSFIELD TX 76063972-658-4928

eagleeyesj@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE OPERATIONS/PLANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISION - MANAGEMENT Seeking an opportunity to utilize my qualifications and experience to contribute within a growth

oriented organization. Industrial manufacturing and distribution. PROFILE Extensive background in virtually all diverse production and industrial manufacturing operations,

with hands-on production supervisory and management responsibilities in customer-driven, team environments. HAVE SAFETY TRAINING IN OSHA RULES AND REGULATIONS, ALONG WITH VARIOUS OTHER SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution; train and supervise shift supervisors, machine operators, quality control personnel, adherence to work order specifications. Certified Internal Quality Auditor.

Experience with Amplas, Lemo, Elba, and Sine Wave, Glouster Bag machines along with Wolverine, F&P, W&H, and Lemo Presses.

Working knowledge of Alpine and Kiefel blown film extruders. EMPLOYMENT Solo Cup/Dart Container 07/12-04/15

In charge of 4 floor operation including, 38 DSP cold cup formers, 31 SSP hot cup formers, 21 packaging machines, 5 Bucket formers, utilizing 45 to 50 personnel.

Conduct weekly safety and quality training for shift personnel along with monthly safety training.

Maintain Performance reviews for shift personnel. Perform weekly safety, sanitation and lockout audits

throughout building. Daily interaction with MRP to insure WIP items are delivered

to Production floor. Set up and maintain training documentation for department

(YUM, Siliker, BRC Certification) Hilex Poly Co. Jan 2001-Dec 2011 World leader in manufacture of plastic bags, Carrollton and Farmers Branch are

two of 9 facilities located in the US. Production Supervisor 07/2011-12/2011 Farmers Branch Facility Start up plant from shut down status, hire and train new personnel. Supervise 15 converting/extrusion personnel on rotating 12 hour shifts. Maintain safety and quality training for all personnel.

Converting Manager 06/2004-07/2011

Carrollton Facility Manage the day to day activities of the 24/7 production department. Maintain all scheduling for both Farmers and Carrollton plants. Develop and implement standard operating conditions and procedures for all

manufacturing equipment. Provide training to over 100 production related personnel. Hold monthly safety meetings to review accident rates and prevention

measures; C.P.R. and Basic First Aid certified. Contributed to 85% increase in production while increasing customer

satisfaction. Production Control for the Farmers Branch and Carrollton plants. Create and implement job descriptions for all positions. Purchasing and cost reduction of supplies and packaging. Create dockets for new orders. Review, approve and order all new artwork. Champion all special projects as requested from upper management, including

responding to all quality issues. Capable of performing all plant functions. Plant Safety Coordinator Plant Clarity Administrator Quality Contact for Carrollton Plant.

Production Shift Supervisor 01/2001-06/2004

JEAN THORNTON808 CUTTING HORSE DR. MANSFIELD TX 76063972-658-4928

eagleeyesj@yahoo.com Carrollton Facility Supervised up to 29 people on 16 high speed film converting lines and 10

Alpine and Kiefel blown film extrusion lines. Worked with Plant Manager to ensure production quotas are met on schedule. Manage production supplies for the shift. Hold weekly safety meetings to review accident rates and preventive

measures. I maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid. Have attended the OSHA 10 hour training program.

Lonestar Plastics, Inc., Garland, Texas 10/1998-01/2001

Production Control Manager

Manage the day to day activities of the production department. Schedule production lines. Responsible for purchasing of all manufacturing raw materials, Control finished goods inventory while managing the product quality assurance,

responding to all quality issues.

Rev-A-Shelf Inc. Jeffersontown, KY 02/1998-08/1998 Quality Control Manager

Manage six Quality Assurance Technicians and one Incoming Quality Control Technician.

In charge of developing and overseeing entire Quality Dept. Vendor contact on quality requirements Resolve all quality control issues with customer service. Assisted Engineering Dept. with testing and evaluation of all products. Analyze dispositions on return authorization due to 100% guarantee on all

products Insure all production tickets were accurate Maintain calibration on equipment, and update blue print file.

Inteplast Corporation Lolita, TX 01/1996-08/1997

Operations Manager

Directed the activities of all employees in the manufacture of retail consumer products, maintaining the highest degrees of production, quality, material consumption and outputs. Other duties included: annual budget preparation and directing the implementation of ISO-9002 for 400 plus personnel. Previous experience with the company as a Shift Supervisor responsible for the conversion of HDPE to finished product. Requirements included: production, waste, safety, training, budget attainment and meetings.

Union Camp Corp., Bag Division Shelbyville, KY 1985-1996

Started my career with Union Camp as an Assistant Operator. Promoted to Operator within 6 months. Promoted to the QA Dept. in 1987, extensive training on all equipment conducted by NJ Scientific Lab in NJ. Completed Supervisory Training Courses. Filled in as Interim Quality Manager for 9 months. Trained new Quality Manager when brought on board. Worked in the Quality Dept for 7 years total. Company was sold to Omega/Sigma in 1994. Quality Dept. was cut. Last position with the company held was Operator.