John Scheetz
Summary
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.
Highly skilled manufacturing professional prepared for leadership in production environments. Proven track record in optimizing workflow, enhancing productivity, and maintaining high-quality standards. Strong focus on team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and safety protocols ensures reliable and effective results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Form Energy
09.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
Manufacturing Associate III
Form Energy
09.2023 - Current
- Train new employees on proper operation of machines used in the manufacturing process.
- Inspect raw materials prior to use in the assembly process to ensure they meet established standards.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Weighed and measured in-process materials to add or remove proper quantities.
- Monitor machines for malfunctions that may affect product quality or production efficiency.
- Load raw materials onto production lines and verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Identify defective components or finished goods items during the inspection process and make appropriate adjustments accordingly.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload materials, move loads to staging area or transport over short distances.
- Troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing process by identifying root causes and proposing solutions.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Operated machines and performed production tasks to manufacture company products.
Production Supervisor
Graham Packaging
11.2016 - 09.2023
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Combat Engineer / Instructor
Government
01.1996 - 04.2023
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes.
- Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
- Supervised maintenance of engineering tools and materials.
- Repaired damaged structures such as buildings, walls, fences.
- Utilized GPS devices to navigate through unfamiliar terrain in hostile environments.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
- Applied technical knowledge to help promote safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Established rules for class management and discipline while implementing appropriate consequences for disruptive behavior.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Counseled struggling students regarding educational issues such as study habits or academic goals.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Sr. Team Leader
ITW Fleetwood Signode
04.2012 - 11.2016
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Generated and shared comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives and deadlines.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas requiring improvement or optimization.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Implemented systems for tracking employee attendance, leave requests, overtime.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Assessed individual skill sets of team members and allocated tasks accordingly.
- Provided guidance to team members in resolving complex issues or complaints.
- Assisted management in hiring process and new team member training.
- Participated in recruitment processes such as interviewing potential candidates.
- Monitored team performance and reported on metrics.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development coaching.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Supervisor
SP. Richards
12.2000 - 04.2012
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooke High School
06-1993
Skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Machine operation
- Standard operating procedures
- 5S methodology
- Productivity improvement
- Production planning
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Form Energy
09.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Associate III
Form Energy
09.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Graham Packaging
11.2016 - 09.2023
Sr. Team Leader
ITW Fleetwood Signode
04.2012 - 11.2016
Supervisor
SP. Richards
12.2000 - 04.2012
Combat Engineer / Instructor
Government
01.1996 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Brooke High School