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Mark Durfey

Erlanger

Summary

Experienced Production Manager / Supervisor adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently. Comfortable meeting demanding manufacturing targets. Brings several years of progressive leadership experience in production environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Solenis Inc.
04.2024 - Current
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • 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.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Managed team of 90 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.

Production Supervisor

Galerie
04.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.

Production Operator

Perfetti VanMelle
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
  • Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
  • Recommended process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.

Production Manager

IFF
03.2015 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.

Quality Control Inspector

Pripak
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
  • Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
  • Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
  • Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
  • Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.

Security Supervisor

G4S Secure Solutions
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.

Professional Truck Driver

Foodliner
06.2008 - 12.2011
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.

Professional Truck Driver

SMX
06.2005 - 06.2008
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.

Correctional Lieutenant

Indina Department of Corrections
09.1993 - 06.2005
  • Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
  • Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
  • Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
  • Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Promoted safety, order and functionality of [Type] facility.
  • Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
  • Settled disputes between inmates.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Supervised and made cell assignments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cheboygan Area High School
Cheboygan, MI
05.1988

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Worker Training
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Audit Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Activity Reporting
  • Quality Assurance Expertise
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Schedule Development
  • Materials Handling
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Production Management
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Production Target Management
  • Production and Processing
  • Continuous Improvement

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Solenis Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Production Supervisor

Galerie
04.2023 - Current

Production Operator

Perfetti VanMelle
01.2023 - 04.2023

Production Manager

IFF
03.2015 - 12.2022

Quality Control Inspector

Pripak
03.2013 - 03.2015

Security Supervisor

G4S Secure Solutions
01.2012 - 03.2013

Professional Truck Driver

Foodliner
06.2008 - 12.2011

Professional Truck Driver

SMX
06.2005 - 06.2008

Correctional Lieutenant

Indina Department of Corrections
09.1993 - 06.2005

High School Diploma -

Cheboygan Area High School

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