Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Adam Satterwhite

Burley

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Alto Ingredients
Burley
01.2010 - 03.2025
  • Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
  • Kept permits current and accurate for legally-sound operations.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
  • Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
  • Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
  • Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
  • Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
  • Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
  • Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
  • Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
  • Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
  • Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
  • Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
  • Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
  • Diagnosed and performed troubleshooting for problems with gas collection systems.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
  • Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
  • Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
  • Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
  • Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
  • Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
  • Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
  • Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
  • Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.

Education

Burley Senior High School
Burley, ID

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Employee training
  • Production scheduling
  • Performance management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project management
  • Cost reduction
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Team building
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance training
  • Preventive maintenance oversight
  • Manufacturing
  • Material planning
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Strong leadership
  • Manufacturing management
  • Quality assurance controls
  • ISO standards
  • Compliance with gmps
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Inventory coordination
  • Inventory management specialist
  • Production data analysis
  • Assembly and production
  • Continuous improvement processes
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Workflow optimization
  • Production oversight
  • Health and safety
  • Production planning
  • Cause and effect analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Material handling expertise
  • Training coordination
  • Maintenance planning
  • Staff scheduling
  • Production line management
  • Capacity planning
  • Timely safety audits
  • Master scheduling
  • Experienced in production scheduling
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Performance evaluation
  • Strategic execution
  • Data-driven
  • Configuration analysis
  • Staff management
  • Team development
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Strategic planning
  • Training skills
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Equipment utilization
  • Operations auditing
  • Technical specifications
  • Continuous improvements

Timeline

Production Manager

Alto Ingredients
01.2010 - 03.2025

Burley Senior High School
Adam Satterwhite