Barney De Vares
Kewaunee
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor with a strong focus on leadership development and process improvement. Successfully led teams to exceed operational goals while optimizing workflow and employee engagement through innovative training and team-building initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Eck Industries
Manitowoc
01.2018 - Current
- Achieved operational goals consistently while managing four departments with 150% efficiency.
- Oversaw daily scheduling and planning, enhancing workflow and minimizing downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and performance.
- Implemented comprehensive training programs for multiple supervisors and a superintendent.
- Updated work instructions and visual aids, increasing employee adherence.
- Applied 6S principles in managed areas to optimize organization and efficiency.
- Fostered team cohesion through structured team-building initiatives, strengthening collaboration.
- Exhibited proactive leadership by finding innovative solutions for timely task completion.
Production Leader
NEW Plastics
Luxemburg
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Processed schedules and production orders while assessing inventory and staffing requirements.
- Assessed team member performance, identifying specific areas for improvement.
- Operated production equipment in compliance with good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Verified functionality of safety equipment to ensure workplace safety.
- Supervised staff, fostering motivation and boosting productivity.
- Troubleshot equipment, device, or product issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with management to align operational strategies with company policies and objectives.
Production Supervisor
Modern Plastics
Green Bay
03.2003 - 06.2013
- Supervised team members, ensuring high performance and motivation levels.
- Coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth transitions to new policies.
- Planned workflows to align with production schedules effectively.
- Proposed operational enhancements that improved product quality.
- Conducted thorough reviews of processing schedules concerning inventory and staffing needs.
- Developed and implemented programs that increased employee loyalty and reduced turnover.
- Operated production equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Performed time studies using stopwatch methodologies to optimize efficiency.
Education
Leadership Certificate - Business Management
NWTC
Green Bay, WI, USAManagement Certificate -
NWTC
Green Bay, WI, USASkills
- Production management
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Employee scheduling
- Equipment layout optimization
- Goal achievement and performance tracking
- Leadership development
- Training program design
- Cross-functional team management
- Time management expertise
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Collaboration techniques
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Eck Industries
01.2018 - Current
Production Leader
NEW Plastics
03.2014 - 01.2018
Production Supervisor
Modern Plastics
03.2003 - 06.2013
Leadership Certificate - Business Management
NWTC
Management Certificate -
NWTC