Terry English
Rocky Mount
Summary
Production supervision with 25+ years of experience leading manufacturing teams in high-volume environments. Proven track record in safety compliance, quality control, team leadership, and meeting aggressive production targets. Known for hands-on leadership, root-cause problem solving, and building strong, accountable teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor/Quality Control Specialist
Yokohama Tire Manufacturer Virginia
Salem, VA
04.2011 - Current
- - Conducted weekly and monthly activities for risk identification
- - Managed storeroom transactions to meet departmental budgets
- - Implemented electronic quality checks to ensure employees are performing as expected
- - Reviewed every scrap tire with Division Manager to ensure action was taken to prevent recurrence
- - Investigated underperforming equipment and identified deficiencies
- - Continuous education in advanced leadership
- - Trained new employees
Route Driver/Customer Relations
Blue Ridge Beverage
Salem, VA
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Collaborated with customers for purchasing/payment of accounts and delivered products via Class A CDL license.
Production Supervisor
Modukraft Homes
Rocky Mount, VA
04.2007 - 04.2009
- Oversaw deadlines on special projects while being sent to jobsites to troubleshoot problems and inspect quality.
Supervisor/Framer
Fleetwood Homes of Virginia
Rocky Mount, VA
04.1997 - 04.2007
- Lead a team of 20+ employees to meet production goals while performing manual labor tasks such as framing floors, walls, roofs, plumbing, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Rocky Mount, VA01.1992
Skills
- Team leadership (20 employees)
- Quality trend analysis
- Quality control and assurance
- OSHA-style safety practices
- Root cause analysis
- Risk identification
- Talent development
- Hands-on leadership style
- Culture building
- Team training and performance management
- Lean manufacturing exposure
- Six sigma-type thinking
- Equipment performance
- Class A CDL License
- Forklift certified
AWARDS
Defect Analyst of the Year at Yokohama Tire, Multiple Quality Assurance awards at Yokohama, Achieved record levels regarding improving Machine Utilization for Yokohama plant
Timeline
Production Supervisor/Quality Control Specialist
Yokohama Tire Manufacturer Virginia
04.2011 - Current
Route Driver/Customer Relations
Blue Ridge Beverage
04.2009 - 04.2011
Production Supervisor
Modukraft Homes
04.2007 - 04.2009
Supervisor/Framer
Fleetwood Homes of Virginia
04.1997 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School