Cal Hoffa
Salem
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team leadership, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure smooth operations and workplace harmony. Committed to fostering positive work environments and achieving goals through effective supervision and staff engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor- Lead of production
Campbell’s snacks
Franklin
12.2020 - Current
- Supervise daily operations for snack production and packaging teams
- Train new employees on equipment use and standard operating procedures
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to maintain operational readiness and safety.
- Provided feedback to team members to enhance performance and improve teamwork.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among staff to maintain a positive work environment.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Set clear priorities and align resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the area of cost, financial controls, and quality, safety and business initiatives
- Manage product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to employees and ensuring expectations are consistently met
- Ensure each manufacturing area is maintained in accordance with SQF standards
- Diagnose equipment and plant issues. Coordinate with maintenance and quality or others as appropriate to solve production related problems
- Lead a team of approximately 20 to 30 employees in a shift. In addition to overseeing 10 to 20 temps depending on a nights production schedule
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Manage waste and labor costs to ensure a positive production night
- Utilize available data(line speed target, setup guidelines, and efficiency and process data) to continuously improve productivity, uptime and reliability. Utilize the above information as a tool to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and product cost
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Work with warehouse and shipping to make sure orders are sent out in timely manner. Pull orders to ensure quality of finished products. Communicate daily to ensure plant floor has all proper materials( including film, zippers, boxes, etc)
Machine Operator-Cell lead
General Mills
Milwaukee
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitored production lines to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational disruptions.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Inspected finished products for defects before packaging and shipping.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Tracked machine downtime and developed strategies for reducing it in order to improve overall productivity.
- Provided technical support and guidance to team members to ensure safe work practices were followed.
- Oversaw daily operations and assigned tasks to team members based on their skillset.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for production.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cost of production.
- Maintained a clean work environment by ensuring that all equipment was properly cleaned after each shift.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Machine Operator/Assembler
Sellers Solvents and Absorbents
Milwaukee
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Operated machinery for blending solvents and absorbents efficiently.
- Assembled products following safety procedures and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Maintained clean work area adhering to safety regulations consistently.
- Recorded production data accurately for inventory management purposes.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Loaded materials into production machinery according to instructions.
- Set up and operated production machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
- Performed daily maintenance of machines to ensure smooth running.
- Organized workstations to maximize efficiency during assembly process.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting any issues that arose during assembly processes.
- Adjusted machine components to regulate speed, pressure, temperature, and other factors as needed.
- Inspected assemblies for defects during various stages of production.
- Inspected and tested completed products to verify function, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Education
Greenfield High School
Greenfield, WISome College (No Degree) - Bussiness
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISome College (No Degree) - Business
St.Norberts University
Green Bay, WISome College (No Degree) - Business
Matc Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Production supervision
- Employee training
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Performance feedback
- Time management
- Goal oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Operations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Waste reduction
- Reliability
Timeline
Supervisor- Lead of production
Campbell’s snacks
12.2020 - Current
Machine Operator-Cell lead
General Mills
10.2018 - 12.2020
Machine Operator/Assembler
Sellers Solvents and Absorbents
04.2015 - 10.2018
Greenfield High School
Some College (No Degree) - Bussiness
Western Michigan University
Some College (No Degree) - Business
St.Norberts University
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Matc Milwaukee