Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Lowry Burton

Foreman Manufacturing
Greenwood

Summary

Dynamic foreman with a proven track record at Solutia, enhancing team productivity through effective communication and safety oversight. Skilled in job planning and crew supervision, I implemented efficient processes that significantly reduced costs while maintaining high workforce morale. Committed to workplace safety, I ensured compliance with all safety protocols.

Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

Solutia
11.1964 - 01.2002
  • Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation of completed tasks and outstanding items requiring attention.
  • Enhanced team productivity by coordinating daily tasks and optimizing workflows.
  • Maintained high levels of workforce morale and engagement, organizing team-building activities and providing regular feedback.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.

Floor Worker

KIRKMAN and Dixon Machine Shop
11.1963 - 11.1964
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks.
  • Operated variety of production equipment in accordance with safety best practices.
  • Moved materials to designated staging areas.
  • Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
  • Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
  • Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free work space.
  • Upheld company standards in personal appearance and work ethic; consistently punctual and reliable during scheduled shifts.

Navy Aircarft Electrician

USNavy
11.1960 - 11.1963
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.

Education

GED -

Ninety Six High School
Ninety Six, SC
05.2001 -

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Job planning

Teamwork and collaboration

Workplace safety

Worksite safety

Safety oversight

Crew supervision

Team mentoring

Performance monitoring

Timeline

GED -

Ninety Six High School
05.2001 -

Foreman

Solutia
11.1964 - 01.2002

Floor Worker

KIRKMAN and Dixon Machine Shop
11.1963 - 11.1964

Navy Aircarft Electrician

USNavy
11.1960 - 11.1963
Lowry BurtonForeman Manufacturing