Chris Rentfro
Neoga,IL
Summary
Skilled in overseeing production and operating teams, with background in managing workflows, ensuring quality control, and optimizing processes for efficiency. Known for strong leadership capabilities, adept at motivating staff and fostering collaborative work environments. Successfully enhanced operational effectiveness through strategic planning and problem-solving. Implemented improvements that resulted in increased productivity and reduced downtime across previous roles.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
The Libman Company
Arcola, Illinois
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
Warehouse Supervisor
Graphic PackagingS
Shelbyville , Illinois
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored processing equipment and machinery for proper start-up, operation and shut down.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Created strategies for improving operational efficiencies in the warehouse.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Directed receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance services.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Supervisor
LSC Communications/ RR Donnelly
Mattoon, Illinois
11.1993 - 05.2020
- Placed orders for new parts and materials for operations.
- Provided technical guidance to staff on manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Developed plans for efficient use of resources like manpower, materials, equipment.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability of the organization's products.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Monitored production performance and ensured quality standards were met.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the manufacturing process.
- Noted equipment problems and requested maintenance support to minimize downtime.
- Resolved conflicts between workers within the department or with other departments.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neoga JR/SR High School
Neoga, IL05-1984
Skills
- Production target management
- Inventory coordination
- Raw materials
- Compliance
- Staff development
- Housekeeping oversight
- Production and processing
- Shift checklists
- Priority management
- Equipment monitoring
- Employee leadership
- Worker training
- Process documentation
- Manufacturing
- Standard operating procedures
- Print production
- Quality assurance
- Audit management
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Production Supervisor
The Libman Company
03.2021 - 02.2025
Warehouse Supervisor
Graphic PackagingS
05.2020 - 02.2021
Manufacturing Supervisor
LSC Communications/ RR Donnelly
11.1993 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Neoga JR/SR High School