Brandon Calloway
Powder Springs
Summary
Motivated individual with over 7 years of experience in ice cream manufacturing and over 10 years of experience in machine operating. Recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team building record.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Supervisor
Home Chef
09.2023 - Current
- Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Stored chemicals in compliance with GMP regulations.
- Supervised and directed daily work of team of 22 sanitation personnel.
Production Supervisor
Vie De France Yamazaki
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Production Supervisor
H and F Bread
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
- Monitored employee performance and conducted retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to keep production operating at peak levels and consistently meet challenging daily demands.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
- Increased safety awareness among employees, resulting in zero injuries.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
Production Supervisor
Highroad Craft Ice Cream
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals
- Reviewed individual employee performance on annual basis to correct issues and enhance productivity
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to keep production operating at peak levels and consistently meet challenging daily demands
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times, maintaining strict compliance with General Manufacturing Practice (GMP)guidelines to keep products within tight tolerances
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules
- Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards
- Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand
- Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored the accurate and timely completion of tasks
- Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue
- Assigned individual work assignments and reviewed jobs to ensure work was accomplished in a safe and efficient manner
- Applied Standard Operating Procedures and Root Cause Analysis to discover and fix root cause issues negatively impacting production performance
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for improvement
- Managed and supervised daily activities of over 25 team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations
- Reported on production equipment on a daily basis, including parts produced, downtime minutes and any quality concerns
- Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion
- Oversaw inventory, physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders
- Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications
- Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement
- Performed pre-shift checks of Tetrapak and Rheon equipment to identify problems and remove affected equipment for repair
- Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands
Machine Operator
Talenti Gelato
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
- Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects
- Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components
- Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process
- Completed pre- and post-trip inspections, including cleaning of fuel and servicing units
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities
- Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
- Set-up machines for various jobs up to ensure high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction of high quality product
- Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements
- Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
- Worked on team of 6-10 employees for over 100 plus projects
- Established comprehensive maintenance plans and oversaw repair work
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs by 10%
- Operated, maintained and performed repairs on Tetrapak Machines, Bundling Machines, and Silk Sceen printing equipment
- Set up and operated machines such as Tretrapak and Rheo Machines to create high-quality Ice cream and novelty products
- Studied blueprints to program daily machining tasks and maintain production efficiency
- Read and interpreted operation and specification sheets to effectively complete each job
Press Machine Operator
Taylor Publishing
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment
- Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products
- Performed preventative and regular maintenance on printing press machines and auxiliary equipment
- Moved controls and levers to start and stop printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature, and ink flow
- Took measurements with calipers and gauge readers to assess line performance
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications
- Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues
- Provided onsite training
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05.2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- Database updates
- Individual and group instruction
- Lead generation
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Inventory organization
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive learning process
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Training and presentations
- Staff leadership
- Data entry
- Materials handling
- Business development
- Production control
Timeline
Sanitation Supervisor
Home Chef
09.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Vie De France Yamazaki
07.2022 - 08.2023
Production Supervisor
H and F Bread
12.2019 - 07.2022
Production Supervisor
Highroad Craft Ice Cream
07.2016 - 08.2019
Machine Operator
Talenti Gelato
05.2012 - 06.2016
Press Machine Operator
Taylor Publishing
08.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Trinity Valley Community College
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