Jim Natkin
Rochester,NY
Summary
Effective, driven Production Manager successful at achieving production goals while maintaining a safe work environment. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Excellent track record in training and managing teams to achieve company goals. Known for great leadership, technical knowledge and attention to detail.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Converting Supervisor
International Paper
Rochester, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Quality checks throughout shift
- Schedule jobs as needed to meet due dates and maintain machine uptime.
- Prepare reports related to production output, downtime events, personnel issues.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Collaborate with maintenance team to diagnose and resolve machine issues.
Production Manager
LiDestri Food and Drink
Rochester, NY
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Managed a department of over 100 employees. Mentored shift managers and their respective teams.
- Worked daily with production scheduler to to meet changing demands. Provided proper flow instructions and product specific needs to minimize downtime.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance production department quality and efficiency.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower (both permanent and temporary) to meet expected demand.
- Reviewed production work orders for accuracy in regards to material variances and labor allocation.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet quality, efficiency and other KPI goals.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities for team and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Cultivated communication among Department managers and Shift managers to encourage optimal productivity.
- Enforced and Maintained quality control standards to eliminate waste to maximize revenue.
- Reviewed and reported on KPI's daily and made necessary adjustments to increase production.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Performed performance reviews and identified key areas for additional improvement.
- Collaborated with maintenance and engineering teams to adjust and modify production equipment. Provided key guidance on multiple projects and involved with all product launches.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output. Involved with multiple Kaizens to support this effort.
- Reduced labor and costs through process changes developed with cross functional teams.
- Achieved on-budget performance and production targets through management of teams and resources.
- Participated in workshops and Leadership training with cross functional teams, including ownership.
- Key member of TTB task force to bring functional areas into compliance.
- Rolled out Redzone perfomance system and became lead for the plant
Production Shift Manager/Supervisor
LiDestri Food and Drink
Rochester , NY
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Responsible for aspects of the manufacturing operation on assigned shift; which includes meeting established safety, quality, line efficiency, yield, cost per case and customer service goals/standards
- Managed/supervised 20+ hourly employees
- Management of hourly employees including: hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, training and development, completion of performance evaluations, approval and maintenance of records of employee attendance/hours worked.
- Maintained employee work schedules including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off.
- Improved processes by identifying slow-downs and working with cross functional teams to resolve technical problems.
- Enforced safety and sanitation regulations.
- Reviewed material transactions and completed production work orders.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Reviewed work order specifications and information to schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Reported food safety & quality problems to upper management with authority to initiate action.
Machine Operator
LiDestri Food and Drink
Rochester, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Ran and changed over various Fillers and labeler machines for jobs/products. Set up production lines for startup daily to maintain compliance with production schedule.
- Maintained safe and efficient work environment.
- Troubleshoot issues on production line to minimize downtime.
- Detected defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Delivery Truck Driver
Circuit City Stores
Rochester, NY
06.1995 - 03.2009
- Ran routes of up to 100 miles per day to efficiently deliver 15+ Stops per day. Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport items.
- Performed deliveries throughout greater Monroe area.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in all interactions to promote satisfaction and maintain company loyalty.
- Maximized schedule efficiency and personal use of time by planning optimal routes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Workforce training and development
- Health and safety compliance Member of Food safety team
- Continuous improvement processes
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Inventory coordination
- Optimizing production output
- Quality assurance standards
- Dedication to product quality
- Resource Allocation
- Compliance with HACCP/SQF/GMPs
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Performance reviews
- Redzone
- Training coordination
Timeline
Converting Supervisor
International Paper
07.2021 - Current
Production Manager
LiDestri Food and Drink
04.2017 - 05.2021
Production Shift Manager/Supervisor
LiDestri Food and Drink
01.2012 - 04.2017
Machine Operator
LiDestri Food and Drink
01.2011 - 01.2012
Delivery Truck Driver
Circuit City Stores
06.1995 - 03.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Monroe Community College