GERARD A. DAVID
Racine,WI
Summary
Proven leader in operations management with a track record of enhancing productivity and efficiency at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Skilled in process improvement and staff management, I've successfully implemented safety protocols and improved safety KPI. My approach fosters team collaboration and drives significant reductions in downtime, leveraging both hard skills in inventory control and soft skills in expectation setting. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician Parts Clerk
Parker Plastics
09.2024 - Current
- Executed tasks efficiently using advanced problem-solving techniques.
Supervisor
Mauser Packaging Solutions
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions
- Adjust labor to meet customer demands
- Lead a team of operators, line mechanics and maitance to resolve reoccurring problems, and improve performance
- Improved hourly OEE by 10%, reducing downtime
- Knowledge of quality procedures, HACCP,FDA, SQF.GMP
- Experienced in 5 S
- Certified fork truck trainer
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards
Supervisor
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours
01.2007 - 08.2021
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes
- Suggest schedule changes to reduce down time, and improve performance
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions
- Manage movement of product from warehouse to production
Plant Manager
Warren Ind
06.2000 - 01.2006
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees
- Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across departments
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently
- Assign daily scheldules
Education
Supervisor Management -
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI01.2000
High School Diploma -
Racine, WI01.1990
Skills
- FDA
- GMP
- Haccp
- KPI
- Training Programs
- Leadership
- Strong communication
- Active listening
- Production schedules
- Quality management
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Microsoft office
- 5S
- Forklift certified
- Building maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician Parts Clerk
Parker Plastics
09.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Mauser Packaging Solutions
08.2021 - 07.2024
Supervisor
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours
01.2007 - 08.2021
Plant Manager
Warren Ind
06.2000 - 01.2006
Supervisor Management -
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
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