David Sickels
AFTON
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Wellman Dynamics, enhancing productivity and quality through effective leadership and lean manufacturing techniques. Skilled in furnace operation and team collaboration, I've consistently met production targets, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction. My adaptability and problem-solving abilities drive continuous process enhancements, fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Treater
Wellman Dynamics
- Ensured safe working environment by diligently following all safety protocols and guidelines during heat treating processes.
- Increased operational flexibility by cross-training in various areas of the facility, allowing swift response to changing production requirements.
- Safeguarded product integrity by thoroughly inspecting finished products for quality assurance purposes before shipping to customers.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of consumables and spare parts, minimizing production delays due to material shortages.
- Streamlined workflow, employing effective time management strategies for optimal productivity.
- Collaborated closely with engineers to develop customized heat treatment solutions for unique client requirements.
- Achieved consistent results by strictly adhering to industry standards and best practices for heat treatment.
- Optimized energy consumption during heat treatment processes, contributing to cost-saving initiatives within the organization.
Production Supervisor
Wausau Supply Company
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
Production Supervisor
Wellman Dynamics
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
- Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Education
Deploma - General Studdies
Orient-Macksberg Community High School
Orient Ia05.2001
Skills
- Quenching techniques
- Adaptability to change
- Hardness testing
- Heat treatment processes
- Temperature control
- Stress relieving
- Case hardening
- Furnace operation
- Annealing processes
- Alloy identification
- Workplace safety
- Quality inspection
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Organizational skills
- Mechanical skills
- Temperature maintenance
- Effective communication
- Basic computer skills
- Decision-making
- Hand tool use
- Detail-oriented
- Safety compliance
- Tool operation
- Parts quenching
- Documentation skills
- Data entry
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Record keeping
- Written communication
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Wausau Supply Company
08.2021 - 07.2024
Production Supervisor
Wellman Dynamics
02.2016 - 08.2021
Heat Treater
Wellman Dynamics
Deploma - General Studdies
Orient-Macksberg Community High School
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