Chad Cantrell
Conroe
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Superintendent with extensive experience at Wisenbaker, excelling in production planning and quality control. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, driving significant improvements in output and adherence to ISO standards. Committed to achieving production targets while fostering a culture of excellence and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Superintendent
Wisenbaker
Houston
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation across multiple production lines.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and operational best practices.
- Led quality control initiatives to maintain high product standards throughout production.
- Facilitated cross-department communication to improve manufacturing coordination.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues during production cycles.
- Managed daily workflow by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing feedback.
- Assessed staff performance and identified improvement areas.
- Developed strategies to maximize output while adhering to quality control standards.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Wisenbaker
Hillsboro
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated cross-team workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, addressing maintenance needs without delay.
- Trained new personnel in safe machinery operation and production processes.
- Enforced compliance with company policies and regulations among production staff.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to identify improvement opportunities.
- Maintained stringent quality control standards, guaranteeing products met customer specifications.
Production Supervisor
Johns Manville
Cleburne
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Coordinated workflow between teams to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Inspector
Johns Manville
Cleburne
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Educated staff on safety and quality improvement strategies to uplift standards.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Started and observed equipment operations to automatically sort and inspect materials and products.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
PepWear
Cedar Hill
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise in trailers using forklift/ pallet jacks.
- Monitored and tracked shipments to determine timely delivery and minimize delays.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
Maintenance Technician
PepWear
Cedar Hill
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration and Management
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX07.2023
Skills
- Production targets
- Production planning
- Assembly and production
- Project Management
- Manufacturing
- Logistics Management
- Quality control
- Lean manufacturing
- Workflow optimization
- Performance evaluation
- Scheduling logistics
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Time management
- ISO standards
- Cross-functional coordination
- Manufacturing management experience
- Process improvement
Timeline
Manufacturing Superintendent
Wisenbaker
02.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Wisenbaker
11.2023 - 02.2025
Production Supervisor
Johns Manville
02.2019 - 10.2023
Inspector
Johns Manville
04.2015 - 02.2019
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
PepWear
02.2014 - 04.2015
Maintenance Technician
PepWear
11.2013 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration and Management
Hill College