Darren Burns
Loganville,GA
Summary
Committed management leader with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing all facility departments. Successful 20 year track record in Building Products manufacturing production. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee moral with hands-on management style.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Cellofoam North America
12.2020 - Current
- Lead, train and coach plant staff of over 35 employees to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations.
Production Manager
Cellofoam North America
06.2012 - 12.2020
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
Production Supervisor
Cellofoam North America
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed team of 5 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
Department Lead /Project Manager
Cellofoam North America
03.2004 - 08.2008
- Receive,install and set up new machinery.
- Manage outside contractor schedules
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
Education
Brookwood High School
Snellville, GASkills
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- 5S Principles
- Production Scheduling
- Logistics Coordination
- EPD record keeping and reporting
- Team building and development
- Facilities Maintenance
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Forklift,pallet jack,scissor lift operation
- Time and attendance ADP Workforce / UKG Ultipro
- Microsoft office, Excel, EASA software, FIIX CMMS software
Timeline
Plant Manager
Cellofoam North America
12.2020 - Current
Production Manager
Cellofoam North America
06.2012 - 12.2020
Production Supervisor
Cellofoam North America
08.2008 - 06.2012
Department Lead /Project Manager
Cellofoam North America
03.2004 - 08.2008
Brookwood High School
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