Joseph Graboski
BROOKPARK,OH
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Momentive Technologies, excelling in assembly and production management. Skilled in continuous improvement and staff training, I enhanced worker output and reduced safety incidents. Committed to quality assurance and operational efficiency, I effectively coordinated resources to meet production targets and optimize workflows.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Momentive Technologies
09.2011 - 07.2025
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Managed team of 10-20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Production Operator
Momentive Technologies
04.1998 - 09.2011
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Cleveland, Ohio06-1997
Skills
- Assembly and production
- 5S implementation
- Production target management
- Scheduling coordination
- Inventory coordination and oversight
- Standard operating procedures and activity reporting
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff, schedule, inventory, supply chain, maintenance, audit and production management
- Waste reduction and materials handling
- Manufacturing
- Equipment layout optimization
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Training and mentoring
- Quality assurance expertise
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Momentive Technologies
09.2011 - 07.2025
Production Operator
Momentive Technologies
04.1998 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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