Ethan Bidwell
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler Supervisor
John Deere Waterloo Works
Waterloo, IA
04.2024 - Current
- Developed procedures for receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials and products.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to optimize storage layout, maximize space utilization, and minimize stock damage.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify operational issues or malfunctions.
- Analyzed existing processes for potential cost savings opportunities through automation or improved workflow design.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of cycle counts, reorder points, minimum and maximum levels.
- Prepared weekly status reports outlining progress toward goals and objectives.
- Coordinated activities between departments such as production planning, logistics, engineering and maintenance.
- Supervised team of material handlers to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings with warehouse personnel regarding safe work practices.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
Production Supervisor
John Deere Waterloo Works
Waterloo, IA
05.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
Inbound Operations Manager
Target
Cedar Falls, IA
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
Independence, IA
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
05.2015
High School Diploma -
Clarksville High School
01.2014
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
- Formal Grievance Handling
- Critical Thinking
- Time management abilities
Additional Information
References AJ Bunz Relationship
Continuous Improvement Manager
Target Distribution
5906 Villa Rosa Way
Tyler, TX
913-954-9292 | ajbunz2@gmail.com
Direct Supervisor at Target Distribution from 2016-2021
Abby Bresson Relationship
Material Flow Execution Manager
John Deer Waterloo Works
300, W Commercial St
Waterloo, IA 50701
319-292-7134 | BressonAbigaili@johndeere.com
Drew Hektoen Relationship
8R Business Unit Manager
John Deer Waterloo Works
3500, E Donald St
Waterloo, IA 50703
319-493-1067 | HektoenAndrewS@JohnDeere.com
Timeline
Material Handler Supervisor
John Deere Waterloo Works
04.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
John Deere Waterloo Works
05.2023 - 04.2024
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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