Dombrovske James
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Experienced Production Supervisor adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently. Comfortable meeting demanding manufacturing targets. Brings 26 years of progressive leadership experience in production environments. Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Qualified Production Supervisor with 3 years of manufacturing management experience. Skilled in leading cross-training and scheduling efforts. Veteran of overseeing parts orders and record-keeping. Seasoned Production Supervisor familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction. Multi-talented employee knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. 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. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Barrett Petfood
Little Falls, MN
8/7/23 - Current
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
Production Supervisor
Nahan Printing
St Cloud, MN
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Tempo 22 Muller Martini With Inline Inkjet
Nahan Printing
St Cloud, MN
08.2007 - 10.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Examined Bindery products for quality issues,such as imperfect bindings, loose stitches, pagination, correct trims, and proper inkjet placement.
- Participated in team building activities to enhance working relationships. Including Lean Management. Participated in several Kaizen events.
Cutter Operator
Nahan Printing
St Cloud, MN
07.1994 - 01.2020
- Loaded program files into computerized cutting systems according to specifications provided by customers.
- Maintained logs of production output and inspected finished products for conformance to quality standards.
- Assisted other operators in loading materials onto cutting machines as needed.
- Used precision measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, rulers and micrometers to measure the accuracy of cuts.
- Set up, operated and maintained cutting machines to cut material to specified dimensions.
- Worked closely with supervisors and other departments in order to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Participated in team meetings regarding new product development and process improvement initiatives.
- Performed routine maintenance on cutting machines such as changing blades, lubricating moving parts and checking fluid levels.
- Cleaned work area regularly and disposed of scrap material in accordance with safety regulations.
- Troubleshot problems with machinery when necessary and made adjustments or repairs as needed.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of cutting machines according to company policies.
- Followed written instructions carefully when setting up machinery for a job run.
- Selected and checked item quality before cutting.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
Folder Operator
Nahan Printing
St Cloud, MN
01.2000 - 08.2007
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment by disposing of waste properly.
- Operated automatic folder machine to fold and package printed materials.
- Cleaned machines regularly to keep them running smoothly.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems on the folder machine when necessary.
- Checked folded material for accuracy against customer's instructions.
- Monitored operation of folder machine to ensure quality production standards were met.
- Performed routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
- Trained new employees on the proper use of the folding equipment.
- Inspected folded product for defects such as mis-folds, paper jams, or missing pages.
- Accurately logged production data into computer systems.
- Loaded paper into machines in accordance with specified instructions.
- Removed jammed papers from feeders and rethreaded them through the system.
- Adjusted feeder settings on folder machine according to job specifications.
- Ensured that all orders were processed accurately and efficiently within set deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sauk Rapids Rice High School
Sauk Rapids, MN05-1994
Skills
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Target Management
- Schedule Management
- Audit Management
- Process Documentation
- Activity Reporting
- Scheduling Coordination
- Resource Allocation
- Production Planning
- Staff Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Operations Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Waste Reduction
- Equipment Operation
- Shift Checklists
- Worker Training
- Staff Development
- Equipment Monitoring
- Workflow Optimization
Certification
- I was trained and passed the Minnesota State Licensing to become a Certified Peer Recovery Coach.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Nahan Printing
10.2021 - 01.2023
Tempo 22 Muller Martini With Inline Inkjet
Nahan Printing
08.2007 - 10.2021
Folder Operator
Nahan Printing
01.2000 - 08.2007
Cutter Operator
Nahan Printing
07.1994 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor
Barrett Petfood
8/7/23 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sauk Rapids Rice High School
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