Accomplished Production Supervisor with a proven track record. I have experience supervising a lot of different areas of manufacturing. This includes automotive,medical and foods. I adept at enhancing production efficiency and quality control through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques. Skilled in training and mentoring, successfully managed teams up to 35, fostering professional growth and achieving significant productivity gains. Expertise in maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Viking Corporation
01.2023 - Current
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.
Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
Managed team of 26 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Supervisor
Cargill
09.2021 - 01.2023
Evaluated 25 employees performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
Production Supervisor
Aspen Surgical
01.2017 - 09.2021
Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Production Supervisor
Tesa Tape
02.2016 - 01.2017
Managed team of 21 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
Production Supervisor
Hastings Manufacturing Company
03.2011 - 02.2016
Manage safety and daily production activities of 25 to 35 union employees. Coordinate all production operations such as scheduling, processing, and machining.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver product in a timely fashion.
Expedite and prioritize work orders through production to meet customer delivery requirements.
Responsible for maintaining quality product flow from operation to operation by utilizing first/last piece samples.
Responsible for maintaining cost center budgets based on key metrics, safety, quality, customer complaints, scrap, productivity and overtime allowance. Ensure effective employee relations, including employee coaching, development, and disciplinary actions as applicable.
Track employee’s daily productivity, efficiency and utilization. Coach employees below standard and work with them on 30, 60, 90 day improvement plans.
Maintain employee training matrix, updating employee training records and standardized work. Conduct and direct daily KPI meetings with employee groups.
Utilize ADP time-keeping system and AS400 MRP system. Serve as committee member on Hiring and Retention Committee to assist in driving guiding principles and core values to areas of the organization
Assist and recommend opportunities for improvement in regards to production control, SOP’s, safety, quality, and performance. I Manged all areas of our Plant Including Packing/Shipping and Foundry.
Education
Transfer Credits - Physical Education And Coaching
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
Physical Education -
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
Skills
Quality control
Continuous improvement
Training and mentoring
Certification
Green belt certification.
Lean leader certification.
Hilo train the trainer program.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Viking Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Cargill
09.2021 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
Aspen Surgical
01.2017 - 09.2021
Production Supervisor
Tesa Tape
02.2016 - 01.2017
Production Supervisor
Hastings Manufacturing Company
03.2011 - 02.2016
Transfer Credits - Physical Education And Coaching