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Joshua Behnke
Culver,IN
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager skilled in inventory management and operations management. Known for coaching employees and implementing continuous improvement processes to elevate team performance and drive safety compliance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
American Roller
Walkerton, Indiana
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of production team, facilitating guidance and support to meet production targets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes and increase efficiency.
- Analyzed production processes to identify and implement opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Managed inventory levels through proactive communication with suppliers, ensuring continuous availability of materials.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly to minimize downtime.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance compliance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address issues or concerns.
- Coached employees to develop skills and advance career growth within the organization.
Skills
- Operations management
- Inventory management
- Process optimization
- Production flow analysis
- Performance metrics
- Root-cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety training
- Continuous improvements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN 08.2009 - 05.2011
Timeline
Production Manager
American Roller
11.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Indiana University, South Bend
08.2009 - 05.2011
Extracurricular Activities
- I am actively studying and applying the ideas of Taiichi Ohno and W. Edwards Deming.
- The writings of Walter Shewhart and Clarence Irving Lewis are my professional Inspiration.
- Hebrew language study and mathematics study are my most valued hobbies.