Dante Barr
Huttig
Summary
Dynamic operations supervisor with a proven track record at West Fraser Lumber Mill, excelling in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Expert in production scheduling and team building, I enhanced workplace safety and boosted productivity through effective employee training and performance monitoring, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Canfor Southern Pines
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Enhanced workplace safety, implementing strict protocols and conducting regular inspections to minimize accidents.
- Established clear lines of responsibility among staff members by clearly defining roles and expectations, resulting in increased accountability and performance.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and support for continuous improvement efforts.
- Streamlined factory operations by implementing efficient production schedules and optimizing resource allocation.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends..
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Monitored over 120 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in good quality.
- Directed strategic workforce planning, performance management, and benefits administration.
- Maintain high safety performance standards
- Establish and maintain quality and production standards for the saw mill Optimize functional area including production, scheduling, and asset utilization
- Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a sawmill operation
Supervisor of Operations
West Fraser Lumber Mill
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
- Monitored over 120 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in good quality.
- Directed strategic workforce planning, performance management, and benefits administration.
- Maintain high safety performance standards
- Establish and maintain quality and production standards for the saw mill
- Optimize functional area including production, scheduling, and asset utilization
- Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a sawmill operation
Production Lead Manager
West Fraser Lumber Mill
12.2014 - 09.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Maintain Sawmill production of 40,000+bf per hour
- Maintain Re-saw inventory to acceptable level
- Manage efficient production levels of green stackers from end of production shift until stacked out
Relief Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Properly operate production machines to give breaks and vacations.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations.
#1 Edger Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Sanded materials to develop flush and professional finish.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas.
- Finished flooring by leveling, sanding and inspecting.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Calibrated floor sanding machines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
CDLs - CDL Training
Pine Bluff Truck Driving School
Pine Bluff, AR04-2025
High School Diploma -
Strong High School
Strong, AR05-2002
Associate of Science - General Studies
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, ARSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Production scheduling
- Team building
- Employee training
Certification
- DDI(Development Dimensions International) Training - since 2012
- CDL Certificate Apr 2025
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Canfor Southern Pines
03.2024 - 10.2024
Supervisor of Operations
West Fraser Lumber Mill
09.2022 - 03.2024
Production Lead Manager
West Fraser Lumber Mill
12.2014 - 09.2022
Relief Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
06.2011 - 12.2014
#1 Edger Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
04.2008 - 06.2011
CDLs - CDL Training
Pine Bluff Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
Strong High School
Associate of Science - General Studies
South Arkansas Community College
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