Wallace Demery
New Zion
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with an extensive background in manufacturing,management,and scheduling.
I’ve collaborated with maintenance and engineering to insure we are producing at max efficiency.I also have experience in using
the wishbone analysis to find root causes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finishing Supervisor
Southern Impressions
08.2022 - Current
- Managed adherence to planned workflows for timely fulfillment of customer demands.
- Enforce strict quality control measures to guarantee customer satisfaction with final products
- Implement and uphold safety policies to foster a secure workplace environment
Packaging Operator III/Production Supervisor
Santa Cruz Nutritional
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Operate packaging machinery, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and timely submission of Batch Production Records
- Collaborate with scheduling teams to align operations with production targets
- Liaise with engineering and maintenance departments to enhance operational efficiency and address areas requiring improvements
Control Room Operator
Johnson Controls / Clarios
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Monitor flow of sodium sulfate solution and adjust pH levels using caustic or sulfuric acid to ensure optimal chemical balance
- Identify potential improvements in operational efficiency and propose actionable solutions to enhance process effectiveness
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment while operating essential machinery such as vapor compressors, steam boilers, centrifuges, and hot air generators, including the utilization of certified forklift skills
Customer Maintenance Supervisor
Carolina Filters, Inc
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of customer filters, ensuring adherence to quality standards and accurate inventory management
- Implemented and supervised an electronic tracking system to monitor the cleaning process, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Conducted training for new employees, fostering a culture of safety and proficiency in handling heavy machinery and after-hours logistics operations
Indoor Air Quality
02.2004 - 04.2008
- Improved indoor air quality in commercial buildings by leading a team in the inspection and maintenance of Air Handling Units (AHUs) and air ducts, including cleaning and servicing when necessary
- Coordinated with client maintenance teams to secure equipment, and conducted thorough pre-job analyses to ensure safety and compliance with operational standards
- Conducted inspections and maintenance of fire and smoke dampers within HVAC systems to verify proper functionality, and completed preventive maintenance tasks on AHUs, including belt replacements, fan greasing, and drain pan restoration
Department Coordinator
Yanagawa of SC
09.1999 - 07.2003
- Supervised ATV rims production, ensuring the adherence to safety protocols and effective utilization of lock out tag out procedures
- Developed and implemented production plans on daily, monthly, and quarterly bases, while coordinating with the shipping department to meet shipping objectives
Quality Inspector
Santee Print Works
01.1989 - 09.1999
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols by maintaining a clean work environment and completing safety training, including lock-out tag-out procedures
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to guarantee quality standards were met before dispatch to customers
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality issues, diligently documenting corrective actions in the log book
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Assembly
- Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Management
- Document Management
- Boiler
- Supervising Experience
- Excel
- Hazmat
- Machining
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Warehouse Experience
- Quality Control
- Quality Inspection
- CNC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Forklift
- Documentation Review
- Micrometer
- Quality Assurance
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Finishing Supervisor
Southern Impressions
08.2022 - Current
Packaging Operator III/Production Supervisor
Santa Cruz Nutritional
04.2021 - 07.2022
Control Room Operator
Johnson Controls / Clarios
05.2012 - 03.2021
Customer Maintenance Supervisor
Carolina Filters, Inc
04.2008 - 09.2011
Indoor Air Quality
02.2004 - 04.2008
Department Coordinator
Yanagawa of SC
09.1999 - 07.2003
Quality Inspector
Santee Print Works
01.1989 - 09.1999
Forklift Certification