Ethan Bidwell
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
John Deere Waterloo Works
05.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Inbound Operations Manager
Target
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
Lead Fabricator
Signs And More
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Reduced material waste through precise measurements, cutting practices, and resource allocation.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
Education
No Degree - Blueprinting/Welding
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, IA01.2014
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Logistics Management
- Management information systems
- Documentation And Reporting
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality assurance expertise
- Flexible Schedule
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Process Improvement
- Performance reporting
- Staff Supervision
Additional Information
References
AJ Bunz
Continuous Improvement Manager
Target Distribution
5906 Villa Rosa Way
Tyler, TX
913-954-9292 | ajbunz2@gmail.com
RelationshipDirect Supervisor at Target Distribution from 2016-2021
Matthew WolcottOperations Director
Target Distribution
2200 Viking Rd
Cedar Falls, IA
319-505-4569 | matthew.wolcott@target.com
RelationshipSenior Manager from 2016-2021 – Director of Operations overseeing all Departments 2021-Present
Drew Hektoen8R Business Unit Manager
John Deer Waterloo Works
3500E. Donald St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
319-493-1067 | HektoenAndrewS@JohnDeere.com
RelationshipBusiness Unit Manager
Timeline
Production Supervisor
John Deere Waterloo Works
05.2023 - Current
Lead Fabricator
Signs And More
02.2016 - 07.2018
Inbound Operations Manager
Target
01.2016 - 05.2023
No Degree - Blueprinting/Welding
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
Clarksville High School
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