About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1881397
PLANT MANAGER | VENEER & WOOD PRODUCTS | QUALITY CONTROL & OPERATIONS
Core Expertise
- Veneer production leadership overseeing daily operations, staffing, and workflow optimization.
- Quality control and veneer grading with inspection processes and defect reduction focus.
- Material purchasing and vendor coordination to maintain production continuity and inventory.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance of press and glue equipment for continuous uptime.
- Supervising and training production teams, improving efficiency and cross‑functional skills.
Project Background
- Progressed from entry-level production operator to plant manager through advancing responsibilities.
- Oversaw quality control program including inspections, grading, and corrective action implementation.
- Managed purchasing activities for veneer and production materials, coordinating supplier logistics.
- Operated and repaired small engines and shop equipment while running an independent repair business.
- Supervised shift operations at a manufacturing fixture facility, ensuring production targets were met.
Key Skills
- Veneer grading and inspection methodologies | defect analysis and reporting for quality assurance
- Plant operations management | shift supervision, staff development, and performance coaching
- Material purchasing and supplier coordination | inventory control and just-in-time replenishment support
- Mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance | press, glue machinery, and small engine repair
- Forklift operation and certification | safe material handling and warehouse equipment operation
- Manufacturing process improvement and safety compliance | standard operating procedures enforcement
Awards & Recognition
- Forklift operator certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
The candidate brings over a decade of veneer industry experience with hands-on progression from operator to plant manager. Offers combined strengths in quality control, purchasing, mechanical maintenance, and team leadership. Motivated to return to veneer production and deliver immediate operational improvements and reliable supervision.
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