Anthony Krajna
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor with wide ranging job skills used to coordinate labor,materials, and processes to achieve production goals while emphasizing safety and product quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift
TreeHouse Foods Inc.
Green Bay, WI
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Shift Supervisor,3rd Shift
Northern Labs
Manitowoc, WI
02.2008 - 01.2023
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rufus King High School
Milwaukee, WI06-1987
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Production Management
- Staff Development
- Worker Training
- Shift Checklists
- Production and Processing
- Continuous Improvement
- Assembly and Production
Affiliations
- Fishing, Hunting, Home Canning, Vegetable Gardening, Reading.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Worked with production team to set production records while maintaining safety and very strict quality standards.
Timeline
Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift
TreeHouse Foods Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Shift Supervisor,3rd Shift
Northern Labs
02.2008 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Rufus King High School