Isaiah Schutz
Fargo,ND
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in production management and team leadership. Skilled in training and mentoring, ensuring safety compliance, and implementing strategic initiatives. Dedicated to fostering high-performing teams and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Marvin Windows
Fargo, ND
06.2024 - Current
- Led both day shift and evening shift production teams, facilitating efficient day-to-day operations across two shifts
- Took ownership of the hiring process for both associate and leader level positions in the department
- Held accountability with the teams through managing performance reviews and accountability conversations
- Collaborated with other production teams and support departments such as engineering, maintenance, and quality, to ensure all needs were met
- Supported launching the manufacturing line for a brand new product, which included facilitating new training, SOP design, and managing a new line flow
- Facilitated strategic initiatives that resulted in a 26% growth in production output within a two-year timeframe.
- Maintained a zero-OSHA recordable record throughout the department, ensuring safety was the number one goal
- Implemented training programs to enhance assistant supervisors' capabilities and support team members in achieving promotional goals.
Assistant Supervisor
Marvin Windows And Doors, Inc.
West Fargo, ND
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in facilitating daily production operations on a fast-paced production team of 20 associates
- Supported cross-training to build experience across the team
- Built daily line balances to ensure optimal flow and throughput based on daily staffing
- Applied advanced problem solving skills to overcome daily challenges such as staffing changes, equipment concerns, and quality concerns
- Engaged daily with associates to build rapport with each associate
Department Manager (Multiple Roles)
Menards
West Fargo, ND
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked in multiple assistant manager roles and department manager roles
- As Wallcovering Manager, led a team of 12 team members across all operating hours to drive sales in wallcovering, grocery, and paint.
- Achieved top 20 grocery and pet department in the organization through strategic merchandising, routine stocking, and refilling shelves
- As Front End Manager, led a team of over 20 team members.
- Enhanced guest service operation through lane efficiency and timely support to all guests in the area
- Managed store financials, including accounts payable and receivable
- Supported store security through loss prevention procedures and working with local law enforcement
- As a key holder, followed proper security procedures to ensure building stayed secured all hours of the day
General Merchandise Expert/Tech Consultant
Target
Moorhead, MN
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Took helm as the dedicated business owner for the store's seasonal department by ensuring effective merchandising and up to date planograms
- Executed daily tasks to achieve established routine goals.
- Supported receiving and inbound processes to ensure product made it to carts on time, ready to be stocked
- As tech consultant, operated in a selling role
- Maintained up to date product knowledge
- Used interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with guest needs on the floor
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Area High School
Alexandria, MN05-2019
Skills
- Production management
- Continuous improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Performance Evaluation
- Workflow optimization
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
- Recruitment and hiring
- Risk assessment
- Goal setting
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified First Responder/CPR/AED
- Dale Carnegie Graduate 2024
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Marvin Windows
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Marvin Windows And Doors, Inc.
11.2023 - 06.2024
Department Manager (Multiple Roles)
Menards
07.2021 - 10.2023
General Merchandise Expert/Tech Consultant
Target
08.2017 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Area High School