1. JEAN THORNTON
5575 MURRAYS RUN RD. COXS CREEK, KY 40013
972-658-4928
eagleeyesj@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE • OPERATIONS/PLANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISION - MANAGEMENT
• Seeking an opportunity to utilize my qualifications and experience to contribute within a growth
oriented organization. Industrial manufacturing and distribution.
PROFILE • Extensive background in virtually all diverse production and industrial manufacturing operations,
with hands-on production supervisory and management responsibilities in customer-driven,
team environments. HAVE SAFETY TRAINING IN OSHA RULES AND REGULATIONS, ALONG WITH
VARIOUS OTHER SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution; train and supervise shift supervisors, machine
operators, quality control personnel, adherence to work order specifications. Certified Internal
Quality Auditor.
• Experience with Amplas, Lemo, Elba, and Sine Wave, Glouster Bag machines along with
Wolverine, F&P, W&H, and Lemo Presses.
• Working knowledge of Alpine and Kiefel blown film extruders.
EMPLOYMENT • Solo Cup/Dart Container 07/12-04/15
• In charge of 4 floor operation including, 38 DSP cold cup
formers, 31 SSP hot cup formers, 21 packaging machines,
5 Bucket formers, utilizing 45 to 50 personnel.
• Conduct weekly safety and quality training for shift
personnel along with monthly safety training.
• Maintain Performance reviews for shift personnel.
• Perform weekly safety, sanitation and lockout audits
throughout building.
• Daily interaction with MRP to insure WIP items are
delivered to Production floor.
• Set up and maintain training documentation for
department (YUM, Siliker, BRC Certification)
• Hilex Poly Co. Jan 2001-Dec 2011
• World leader in manufacture of plastic bags, Carrollton and Farmers Branch
are two of 9 facilities located in the US.
Production Supervisor 07/2011-12/2011
• Farmers Branch Facility
• Start up plant from shut down status, hire and train new personnel.
• Supervise 15 converting/extrusion personnel on rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Maintain safety and quality training for all personnel.
• Converting Manager
06/2004-07/2011
• Carrollton Facility
• Manage the day to day activities of the 24/7 production department.
• Maintain all scheduling for both Farmers and Carrollton plants.
• Develop and implement standard operating conditions and procedures for all
manufacturing equipment.
• Provide training to over 100 production related personnel.
• Hold monthly safety meetings to review accident rates and prevention
measures; C.P.R. and Basic First Aid certified.
• Contributed to 85% increase in production while increasing customer
satisfaction.
• Production Control for the Farmers Branch and Carrollton plants.
• Create and implement job descriptions for all positions.
• Purchasing and cost reduction of supplies and packaging.
• Create dockets for new orders.
• Review, approve and order all new artwork.
• Champion all special projects as requested from upper management, including
responding to all quality issues.
• Capable of performing all plant functions.
• Plant Safety Coordinator
• Plant Clarity Administrator
• Quality Contact for Carrollton Plant.
Production Shift Supervisor 01/2001-06/2004
• Carrollton Facility
• Supervised up to 29 people on 16 high speed film converting lines and 10
Alpine and Kiefel blown film extrusion lines.
• Worked with Plant Manager to ensure production quotas are met on schedule.
• Manage production supplies for the shift.
• Hold weekly safety meetings to review accident rates and preventive
measures.
• I maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Have attended the OSHA 10 hour training program.
Lonestar Plastics, Inc., Garland, Texas 10/1998-01/2001
