Maurice Howard
Batesburg
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies, cost reduction strategies, and fostering collaborative team environments. Adept at driving continuous improvement, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing data-driven solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Production Manager
The Kraft Heinz Company
03.2023 - Current
- Product Owner of The Kraft Heinz Agile Scrum Team
- Product Vision and Strategy
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
- Backlog Management and Prioritization
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- User Story development
- Sprint Planning and Execution
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of employees, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to make decisions regarding the conditions of all production machinery and equipment
- Develop, motivate, and empower employees while fostering an environment that promotes teamwork.
- Find different ways to reduce operational costs and drive continuous improvement
- Manage two salaried supervisors with 45 employees on two shifts
- Conduct and develop Root Cause Fixed Analysis (RCFA) reports
- Conduct daily and weekly meetings
- Work closely with the finance team assessing yield losses and gains
- Work closely with corporate teams collaborating on new projects
- Facilitate plant tours
- Take company business trips to other plants within The Kraft Heinz organization
- Earning $97K per year
Production Supervisor
The Kraft Heinz Company
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Lead production meetings for hourly employees
- Controlled and monitored staffing needs/Timecards
- Worked closely with Quality
- Manage and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures that meet company standards
- Responsible for DPM meeting for driving overall KPIs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on deliverables
- Earning $72K per year
Production Supervisor
AMICK FARMS
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Promoted to Supervisor after serving as a team leader for 2 years
- Managing 45 hourly production employees
- Works with OSHA and USDA Regulations, GMP Compliance
- Works in a LEAN environment
- Make timely decisions reflecting quality judgment
- Assist employees that are struggling
- Earning $58K per year (3 shifts, 1,000+ employees)
- First job out of school
- Looking for career growth / better opportunity
Machine Cleaner - Pressure Washer Operator
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Inspect and clean machines
- Communicate with team members to complete projects
- Manually breakdown machines before cleaning
- Rinse chicken residue off plant floors and wall
- Promoted
STOCKER & CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Variety Stores, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Keep records of stock and inventory
- Stock items and place accordingly
- Record inventory data
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Management
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Public speaking
- Management
- Organization
- Decision making
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Increased overall productivity and quality by 25% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Area Production Manager
The Kraft Heinz Company
03.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
The Kraft Heinz Company
07.2021 - 03.2023
Production Supervisor
AMICK FARMS
05.2016 - 06.2021
Machine Cleaner - Pressure Washer Operator
05.2016 - 08.2016
STOCKER & CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Variety Stores, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Management
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
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