Brian Sunnenberg
Harrison,OH
Summary
Positive Plant Supervisor with distinguished knowledge of plant operation and team management. Gives directions and leads by example with commitment to safety and accuracy. Adept at ensuring high-quality final products in safe and efficient plant. Talentsupervisor with many years of experience managing, scheduling, and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable expert in production with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Supervisor
MWG
Cincinnati, OH
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in the plant environment.
- Supervised employees and day-to-day processes of plant.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Set schedules and allocated resources for current and backlog production requirements.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
Production Manager
Coating Systems
Harrison, OH
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Production Supervisor
Stock MFG
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
Fabrication Supervisor
F&M Mafco
Cincinnati, OH
02.2015 - 02.2021
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Developed and implemented process improvements for increased efficiency in fabricating operations.
- Trained new personnel on proper operating procedures for equipment used in fabrication activities.
Fabrication Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
Cin, OH
08.2006 - 02.2015
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
Corrections Deputy
Hamilton County Sheriff Department
Cin, OH
12.2003 - 08.2006
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Developed positive relationships with both staff members and inmates through effective communication skills.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Implemented rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism among inmates.
- Intervened in conflicts between inmates in a timely manner while following established protocol.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Infantry Squad Leader
USMC
Jacksonville, NC
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Maintained accountability of personnel and equipment during operations.
- Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
- Coordinated with higher command to ensure successful completion of missions.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Coordinated with other units to execute large scale military operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Batavia High
Batavia, OH06-2001
Skills
- Process improvement
- Employee training
- Lean manufacturing
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Production planning
- OSHA safety trained
- Continuous improvements
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
MWG
06.2024 - 04.2025
Production Manager
Coating Systems
01.2023 - 06.2024
Production Supervisor
Stock MFG
05.2021 - 01.2023
Fabrication Supervisor
F&M Mafco
02.2015 - 02.2021
Fabrication Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
08.2006 - 02.2015
Corrections Deputy
Hamilton County Sheriff Department
12.2003 - 08.2006
Infantry Squad Leader
USMC
06.2001 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Batavia High