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John Steinmann

Pepperell,MA

Summary

Plant Manager skilled at matching workers to optimal positions, improving performance and maintaining compliance with company standards in high-volume production settings. Well-versed in training, equipping and motivating team members to optimize productivity and efficiency. Proponent of human-centric approach to expanding production effectiveness and efficiency.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager - Day Shift

The Haartz Corporation
Acton , MA
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
  • Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
  • Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
  • Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
  • Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Led regular continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
  • Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
  • Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
  • Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
  • Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Assistant Plant Manager

Haartz
Acton , MA
09.2016 - Current
  • Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 80
  • Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
  • Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
  • Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
  • Managed manufacturing operations for extrusion and gravure coating production.
  • Documented and evaluated data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
  • Created and oversaw viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Directed daily operations at 350,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
  • Coordinated maintenance strategy with Maintenance team, including predictive and preventive measures.
  • Consolidated various shifts to streamline operations.
  • Incorporated continuous improvement and manufacturing processes to limit WIP and waste.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Haartz
Acton, MA
11.2002 - 09.2016
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Achieved on-budget performance and production targets through management of teams and resources.
  • Performed pre-shift checks of equipment to identify problems and remove affected equipment for repair.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.

Machine Operator

Haartz
Acton, MA
11.2001 - 11.2002
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using Ross ERP software
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
  • Operated various gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
  • Used bolts, shackles and clamps to connect pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures.
  • Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Managed and supervised daily activities of 4 team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations.
  • Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
  • Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications.
  • Established and enforced 5s programs plant wide
  • Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using Excel and Ross Aptean ERP software

Press Operator

Minute Man Printing Company
West Concord , MA
12.1991 - 11.2001
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
  • Operated printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed and ink flow.
  • Performed preventive and regular maintenance on printing press machines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Loaded raw materials into press machines, identifying proper materials and adjusting machine calibrations to achieve proper fit and prevent jams and other processing errors.
  • Unloaded processed materials from machines, inspecting product to verify compliance with specifications required for further processing and discarding or reprocessing defective output.
  • Cleaned machines between production operations and after shifts, using chemical cleaners to prevent buildup and maintain good functioning condition.
  • Monitored lights, gauges and general performance indicators to detect mechanical malfunctions and modify or cease operations accordingly, preventing damage and waste of materials.
  • Used wrenches, ratchets and screwdrivers to adjust distance between rollers and pressing pressure, accounting for thickness and other relevant raw material properties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Acton Boxboro Regional High School
Acton, MA
06.1988

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Online
04.2009

Skills

  • Cost control improvements
  • Team building and development
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Schedule management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Production planning
  • Training programs
  • New employee hiring
  • Strategic thinker
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Safety management
  • Maintenance scheduling

Affiliations

Active member of National MS Society Challenge Walk team dedicated to raising money and awareness to help those impacted my Multiple Sclerosis.

Timeline

Plant Manager - Day Shift

The Haartz Corporation
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Plant Manager

Haartz
09.2016 - Current

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Haartz
11.2002 - 09.2016

Machine Operator

Haartz
11.2001 - 11.2002

Press Operator

Minute Man Printing Company
12.1991 - 11.2001

High School Diploma -

Acton Boxboro Regional High School

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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