Brent Holden

(805) 238-9595
bh1d1720@westpost.net
763 Angus Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446

~ MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR ~
Accomplished and results driven professional with extensive experience
in chemical manufacturing. Recognized for professionalism, commitment
to excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with
senior management and associates. Has an excellent interpersonal skill,
able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at all
levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

* EXCELLENT STRATEGIST - Provide solutions that boost productivity and

efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas
and implement effective solutions to meet goals.
* EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS - Consistently recognized for
exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-
paced environments.
* STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY - Solid professional standards;
excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving
results while implementing solutions to meet a diversity of needs.
* ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - Knowledgeable of business and management
principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation,
leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lubrizol Advanced Materials
Paso Robles, CA 1992-2009
Plant Supervisor 2004-2009
* Supervised up to 15 employees in the production and warehousing
departments.
* Conducted quarterly reviews of production employees, provided
corrective action and on-going performance improvement training.
* Developed training SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and helped to
update Manufacturing Procedures.
* Worked with the production, maintenance, engineering, and quality
departments to improve overall plant efficiency.
* HSE&S- Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the health, safety,
environmental and security efforts of the corporation by ensuring the
availability of resources, training, and support and by making
improvement efforts a priority.
* Mentored and helped to improve the shift supervisor's development by
utilizing 17 years of plant operations experience.
* Helped in the daily planning and scheduling of the production and
shipping departments.
* Maintained records and work area to comply with SOP's, company
policies and in accordance with GMP.
Production Shift Supervisor 1995-2003
* Trained production operators to maximize their efforts while
maintaining a safe working environment.
* Strived for zero recordable injuries and recordable releases.
* Ensured that quality product was produced and delivered to customers on time.
* Effectively communicated management decisions to achieve understanding
and acceptance.
* Communicated confidently with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
* Enforced the value of plant safety and participated in all safety meetings.
Production Operator 1992-1994
* Produced quality product while following company safety procedures.
* Followed all Manufacturing Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
to achieve optimal levels of personal performance and accomplishment.
* Followed DOT regulations for customer shipments, both bulk and non-bulk,
while working efficiently and safely.
* Weighted, measured and checked raw materials to assure batches manufactured
contain proper ingredients and quantities.
* Carried out processing steps in a batch manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION and TRAININGS

General Studies: Hartnell College ~ Salinas, CA 1987-1989

Hazardous Materials/Waste Storage Training - 2007
Bill Rosenthal, Certified Instructor, Paso Robles, CA
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training - 2005
Bill Rosenthal, Certified Instructor, Paso Robles, CA
DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest Training - 2004
Bill Rosenthal, Certified Manifest Instructor, Paso Robles, CA
Forklift certified at Lubrizol Advanced Materials - 1992