Julian Newell
Oswego,IL
Summary
Results-driven production supervisor with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing and logistics. Proven track record in managing teams of 20+ employees, enhancing safety protocols, and implementing standard operating procedures to boost efficiency. Successfully led initiatives that achieved 100% safety program participation and maintained a 3-year accident-free plant. Skilled in quality control, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize production flow.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Coilplus
Plainfield, IL
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Supervised production, transport, packaging, and quality of steel slitting machines.
- Conducted quarterly inventory of all finished goods, unfinished goods and materials
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to Safety procedures, quality standards and meeting production targets
- Managed a team of 18 production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and consistency in production processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including sales, maintenance and quality assurance to resolve issues and optimize production flow
- Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime incidents, and employee attendance using ERP systems or spreadsheets
- Used Micrometers and various measuring devices to ensure accurate measurements
- Oversaw the shipping, loading and receiving of various sized steel coils, ranging from 1000 pounds to 65,000 pounds.
- Conducted safety and production meetings daily
- Conducted employees under my leadership performance reviews and advancement reviews
3rd Shift Production Supervisor
International Paper
Aurora, IL
10.2015 - 06.2022
- Supervised 3rd Shift crew consisting of 6 corrugate machines and 20 employees
- 4 years of print, folder, die cutter, gluer machines
- Able to single-handedly become the safest, highest producing, quality driven shift with 3 fewer machines than 1st and 2nd shifts.
- Implemented continuous run to increase production and reduce downtime.
- Was able to continually have 100% participation in the safety committee, 1st and 2nd had 0 participation
- Collected 100% Safety Program participation (SWO Program) for 2+ years consistently
- Played a huge part in becoming a 3-year accident free plant
- Able to train and coach employees to understand customer and company expectations.
- Participated in Leadership and Safety, company hosted training and meetings
- Tracked and documented production, waste, shortages, overages and discrepancies
Elevator/Lifting Equipment Installer/Serviceman
DME Lifts
Montgomery, IL
10.2007 - 07.2015
- Study blueprints to determine layout, framework and foundations
- Wired electrical panels, boards, motors and PLC's.
- Inspect wiring connections, control panels hookups, and alignment and clearance of hoist way
- Well versed in the use and operation of hand, mechanical and heavy mechanical tools.
- Installed, Serviced and preventatively maintained lifting Equipment to ensure safety and proper working order.
- Conducted site inspections for pre-installation, with various laborers, electricians, carpenters, and general contractors
Warehouse Manager
RJ Keck Pipe & Supply Comany
Montgomery, IL
11.2004 - 09.2007
- Managed a plumbing supply warehouse, dispatched deliveries, picked and packed orders
- Worked closely with LTL lines to ensure on time deliveries throughout Illinois and Indiana
- Serviced and interacted with plumbing contractors and pipe fitters on a daily basis
- Fabricated, cut and threaded pipe and fittings for various customers
- Worked with different types of measuring instruments to ensure precise measurements for customers
Education
Occupational Health & Safety - Online course
12.2022
Electronics Engineering - Trade school
Waubonsee Community College
Yorkville, IL05.2005
GED - undefined
Waubonsee
Yorkville, IL09.2002
Skills
Process improvement
Manufacturing
Factory Assembly
Forklift
Supervising
Die Cutter/Folder/Gluer/Print Experience
Quality inspection
Root cause analysis
5S
Leadership
Hand tools
Continuous improvement
Inventory control and Counts
Attention to detail
Quality control
Certification
- OSHA 30 December 2022 to Present
- Driver's License
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (AHA) May 2023 to May 2026
Timeline
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Coilplus
01.2023 - 02.2026
3rd Shift Production Supervisor
International Paper
10.2015 - 06.2022
Elevator/Lifting Equipment Installer/Serviceman
DME Lifts
10.2007 - 07.2015
Warehouse Manager
RJ Keck Pipe & Supply Comany
11.2004 - 09.2007
Occupational Health & Safety - Online course
Electronics Engineering - Trade school
Waubonsee Community College
GED - undefined
Waubonsee