Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Bobby Martz

Forest River
Goshen,IN
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Dynamic Production Group Leader with a proven track record at Forest River, enhancing production efficiency through innovative process improvements. Skilled in team management and quality assurance, I foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety and employee training, ensuring optimal product readiness and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Production Group Leader

16 Years 3 Months
Forest River | 03.2010 - Current
  • Oversaw production line in metal group operations to uphold safety standards.
  • Assisted new team members with training on equipment usage and safety protocols. Guided team members in the assembly of RVs. Including traveling to other Forest River Plants to train new hires.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste.
  • Oversaw construction of multiple RV work groups for camper production.
  • Ensure the RV product line rolls throughly and properly.
  • Constructed RV campers, ensuring product stability and readiness for shipment.
  • Executed travel to various plants to replace and repair defective components and roofing on RVs.
  • Oversaw operations of slide out and metal fabrication group.
  • Part of quality meets, production meetings and safety meetings.
  • Executed setup of campers at RV shows, ensuring optimal presentation for vendor visibility.
  • Assumed leadership responsibilities as assistant plant foreman during critical operations.

Production Group Leader

6 Years
Smart Cabinetry | 03.2004 - 03.2010

Oversaw mill room operations, managing incoming materials and ensuring precise wood cutting for cabinet production.

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Directed mill room operations, ensuring team adherence to safety protocols and job performance standards.

Oversaw quality assurance for all finished products exiting production area.

Executed daily maintenance on all machines, including saws and CNC routers, ensuring optimal performance.

  • Participated in daily production meetings to support product quality and address daily status updates. Assisted in identifying quality issues and communicating safety requirements.

Education

High School Diploma

Northwood High School | Nappanee, IN | 05.1999

Skills

Team management
Collaborative mindset
Customer focus
Employee training
Workflow optimization
Production planning
Team motivation
Worker training
Quality control
Safety monitoring
Quality assurance
Personnel management
Incidents management
Quality assurance controls
Cost reduction strategies
OSHA compliance management
Positive attitude
Teamwork and communication
Strong work ethic
Good communication
Teamwork
Teamwork and coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Hand and power tools
Attention to detail
Following instructions
Punctual and reliable
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Machine operation
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Punctual and dependable
Decision-making
Machinery operation
Warehouse operations
Material loading and unloading
Safe machine operation
Safety procedures
Tool operation
Team building
Quality inspection
Forklift operation
Line work
Self motivation
Production line work
Blueprint reading
Preventive Maintenance
Parts inspection
Record keeping
Quick learner and easy to work with.

Certification

Fork lift

Welding

First Aid

Timeline

Production Group Leader

Forest River
03.2010 - CurrentRead More

Production Group Leader

Smart Cabinetry
03.2004 - 03.2010Read More

Northwood High School

High School Diploma
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Bobby Martz