Aaron Kappes
Bad Boy Mowers
Glyndon,MN
14
years of professional experience
Results-driven Production Manager with over 11 years of progressive leadership experience at Trail King Industries. Proven expertise in personnel management, safety compliance, quality assurance, and production optimization. Adept at cultivating a Continuous Improvement culture and fostering cross-departmental communication to ensure high standards in Quality, Safety, Cost, and Delivery. Committed to employee development, operational excellence, and driving manufacturing efficiency.
Work History
Assembly Line Leader
10 Months- Led assembly line operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules.
- Streamlined workflow procedures, enhancing overall efficiency of production lines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues promptly and effectively.
- Trained and mentored new team members on assembly processes and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and optimized resource utilization.
- Liaised with upper management regarding operational challenges, proposing viable solutions to optimize overall assembly line performance.
- Assisted with employee training programs to develop skilled workers capable of handling complex tasks efficiently.
Production Manager
9 Years- Directed day-to-day operations for assigned production areas, achieving schedule and output goals.
- Trained employees to meet company quality standards and conducted regular audits to ensure consistent compliance.
- Spearheaded Continuous Improvement initiatives across departments.
- Maintained clear communication channels between departments, proactively resolving potential issues.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided actionable feedback for growth.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current on industry standards and best practices.
Assistant Supervisor
3 Years- Led daily operations on the shop floor and strategically assigned tasks to improve throughput.
- Facilitated safety meetings, ensuring all staff, including new hires, received required training to maintain compliance.
- Conducted regular safety audits and incident reporting.
- Implemented strategies to reduce material waste and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure alignment on quality and delivery expectations.
- Assisted in interviewing new candidates and evaluating welding capabilities.
- Developed training programs for employees on machinery operation and product knowledge to improve skills and performance.
Education
Certificate - Welding Technology
Skills
Production planning & throughput
Personnel management & development
Safety audits & compliance
Continuous improvement (CI) culture
Cross-functional communication
Lean manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Standard work development
Capacity planning
Quality assurance
Manufacturing efficiency
Employee training
Performance evaluation
Training & development
5S methodology
Standard operating procedures
Inventory control
Timeline
Assembly Line Leader
Bad Boy Mowers
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Production Manager
Trail King Industries
01.2016 - 01.2025Read More
Assistant Supervisor
Trail King Industries
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
NDSCS
Certificate from Welding Technology
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