Dakota Tesch
Wadena,MN
Summary
Result driven leader. Self starting Supervisor offering more than 2 years of supervising experience. Adept at managing, training, mentoring more than 35+ employees. Effective team building experience, focusing on building employees for peak efficiency and productivity. Exceptional problem solving skills focusing on safety concerns, production scheduling, employee management, quality assurance. Continuous communication with fellow supervisors for optimal downstream flow. Highly skilled in continuous improvement strategies within departments, creating higher efficiencies and productivity.
Seeking a rewarding employer, to continue to learn and grow my skills and be an asset to.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Fabrication/Welding/Buffing Supervisor
Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, MN
09.2021 - Current
- Read and interpreted schematics, technical documentation and production orders.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Completed, inspected and transported finished pieces with machine operators.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Fabrication/Welding Supervisor
Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, MN
06.2021 - 09.2021
Fabrication Supervisor
Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, MN
12.2019 - 06.2021
Fabrication Lead
Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, MN
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated an average of 13 employees.
Machine Operator
Homecrest Outdoor Living
Wadena, MN
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up, operated, and maintained various machines ( vertical tube benders, horizontal tube benders, drill presses, punch presses, press brakes, chops saws, bandsaws, grinder, and CNC wire bender.
Skills
Fabrication
Precision measuring tools
Quality assurance
Staff Management
Schedule Management
Logistics
Safety oversight
Equipment operation
Manufacturing
Team building
G&M code experience
CNC machining center experience
Some CAM software experience
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Fabrication/Welding/Buffing Supervisor
Homecrest Outdoor Living
09.2021 - Current
Fabrication/Welding Supervisor
Homecrest Outdoor Living
06.2021 - 09.2021
Fabrication Supervisor
Homecrest Outdoor Living
12.2019 - 06.2021
Fabrication Lead
Homecrest Outdoor Living
12.2016 - 12.2019
Machine Operator
Homecrest Outdoor Living
10.2014 - 12.2016