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Jason Wright

Lancaster

Summary

Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Synergy Steel, enhancing production efficiency through strategic process improvements and effective team leadership. Skilled in operations management and continuous improvement, I successfully reduced costs and downtime while fostering a motivated workforce, aligning plant capabilities with customer demands to drive business success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Synergy Steel
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
  • Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
  • Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
  • Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.

Logistics Coordinator

Synergy Steel
10.2021 - 05.2025

Verified compliance of shipments with schedules and inventory records.

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Morrison Textile
07.2001 - 05.2019
  • Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Education

Buford High School
Lancaster, SC

Skills

  • Plant and warehouse operations
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Production planning
  • Safety management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production scheduling
  • Team building and development
  • Logistics coordination
  • Lean manufacturing processes
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Project coordination
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Plant Manager

Synergy Steel
06.2023 - 05.2025

Logistics Coordinator

Synergy Steel
10.2021 - 05.2025

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Morrison Textile
07.2001 - 05.2019

Buford High School
Jason Wright