Experienced production manager skilled in lean manufacturing, quality control, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated leadership abilities overseeing production and manufacturing processes for over 10 years. Deep understanding of quality standards, safety regulations, and key production metrics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation
Vernon Hills, IL
05.2025 - Current
Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
Mentored junior staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
Coordinated with quality teams for CAPA initiatives and ECO (Engineering Change Order) processes.
Created training plan for current and future associates for public use across all departments.
Production Manager
Foxconn
Mount Pleasant, WI
04.2023 - 03.2025
Maintained and updated production logs to track production statistics and performance data.
Created an internal system for tracking production data that improved visibility into production KPIs.
Ensured timely completion of various customer orders within allocated budget by effectively leading and overseeing a workforce of 90+ production associates.
Pushed out record-breaking numbers of over 4,500 units packed in 1 shift.
Trained associates on 5S and Kaizen procedures to maintain an optimal facility.
Analyzed and optimized production processes resulting in a 15% reduction in production costs.
Site Manager
Gopuff
Glendale
12.2019 - 05.2023
Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
Trained teams on site-specific requirements, techniques, and procedures.
Mentored building staff personnel, enhancing team dynamics and fostering a positive work environment.
Traveled to different sites, providing assistance with decommissioning and offering support to on-site managers.
Enforced project timelines and milestones, verifying adherence to the established schedule and requirements.
Organized and chaired strategy meetings involving site managers and division managers for the purpose of outlining future objectives.
Warehouse Manager
Keller Logistics
Pleasant Prairie
06.2017 - 12.2019
Trained warehouse employees on essential protocols.
Coordinated timely, accurate, and complete order pulling for all orders during each shift.
Improved performance by implementing and maintaining associate incentive programs.
Created and managed critical daily reports utilized by warehouse and operations personnel to optimize efficiency.
Supervised and trained warehouse team, with a focus on warehouse safety and compliance with regulations.
Collaborated with external recruitment agencies to interview and select potential candidates for vacant positions.
Production Line Lead
Cree Lighting
Racine, WI
04.2013 - 05.2017
Elevated team performance with expert training and mentoring of new associates.
Aligned efforts with different teams to meet department goals and objectives.
Performed daily inspections and maintenance on machinery, tools, and equipment used on the assembly line.
Analyzed data from previous shifts to identify areas for improvement in terms of productivity, safety, or quality control measures.
Provided feedback to workers regarding their performance and suggested ways they can improve it further.