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Carl Forsgren
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Carl Forsgren

Production Supervisor
Jarrell,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Production Coating SupervisorLead Machine OperatorThermal Spray Operator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Jarrell, TXAustin, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

Results-driven Production Supervisor with 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience leading teams of 10–25 employees in high-volume production environments. Proven success exceeding production goals through employee development, cross-training, 5S workplace organization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Dedicated to maintaining safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations while building high-performing teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coating Supervisor

Komico Technology
Austin, Tx
05.2016 - Current
  • Supervise and lead a team of 10–25 production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing
  • Train, mentor, and develop all employees assigned to the department, ensuring consistent adherence to production, quality, and safety
  • Increased average production output to 185 parts per day, exceeding the required goal of 175 parts per day, by implementing effective cross-training and optimizing workforce flexibility.
  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborated with engineers on product design changes to improve manufacturability.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for new products and processes.
  • Support hiring, employee development, performance coaching, promotions, and corrective actions.
  • Maintained 5S standards throughout the production area to improve organization, efficiency, safety, and workplace cleanliness
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Lead Machine Operator

Coca-Cola Refreshments
Dallas, Tx
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Performed setup changeover and adjusted all machines for operational tasks.
  • Supported various departments by operating specific machinery during peak periods or staff shortages.
  • Identified quality issues and proposed effective solutions.

Thermal Spray Operator

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
Orlando, Fl
08.2006 - 11.2014
  • Developed procedures work instructions.
  • Qualified parts and programs.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformance to quality standards.
  • Operated HVOF JP-8000 system.
  • Operated Metco 9MC controller, TAFA plasma controller for APS.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Entertainment Business Management

Full Sail University
Orlando, FL

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Recording Arts

Full Sail University
Orlando, FL

Diploma - General Studies

Central High School
Erie, PA

Skills

Production Leadership

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Employee motivation
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff development
  • Team building
  • Processes and procedures
  • Process improvement
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Quality control
  • Employee development

Lean Manufacturing

5S Workplace Organization

Continuous Improvement

Team Development & Coaching

KPI & Production Metrics

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

SOP Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Performance Management

Timeline

Production Coating Supervisor

Komico Technology
05.2016 - Current

Lead Machine Operator

Coca-Cola Refreshments
04.2015 - 05.2016

Thermal Spray Operator

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
08.2006 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Entertainment Business Management

Full Sail University

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Recording Arts

Full Sail University

Diploma - General Studies

Central High School

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