Justin Kobeszka
Highland,IN
Summary
Seasoned Shift Coordinator knowledgeable about equipment operation, different work stations and quality controls. Increase efficiency through hands-on leadership and proactive problem-solving. Bringing 18 years of experience in manufacturing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Sherwin-Williams
10.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Shift Coordinator
Sherwin-Williams
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Managed inventory to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Monitored and improved performance of teams and individual employees.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Delegated tasks to team members and assessed compliance.
- Verified quality of all work performed to meet demanding targets.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Filling Operator
Sherwin-Williams
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
Quality Control Technician
Sherwin-Williams
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
Mill Operator
Sherwin-Williams
01.2005 - 04.2014
- Delivered finished products that met quality control standards and customer requirements.
- Trained and supervised junior colleagues on proper machine operations.
- Monitored machine operations to identify malfunctions and troubleshoot accordingly.
- Protected team members and boosted performance by safely operating equipment in accordance with company compliance measures.
- Operated forklift to load, unload and move supplies from one destination to another.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, INHigh School Diploma -
Griffith Senior High School
Griffith, IN06.2002
Skills
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Health and safety compliance
- Worker Training
- Staff Management
- Production Planning
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Staff Development
- Inventory Coordination
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Sherwin-Williams
10.2023 - Current
Shift Coordinator
Sherwin-Williams
08.2019 - 10.2023
Filling Operator
Sherwin-Williams
04.2018 - 08.2019
Quality Control Technician
Sherwin-Williams
04.2014 - 04.2018
Mill Operator
Sherwin-Williams
01.2005 - 04.2014
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University Northwest
High School Diploma -
Griffith Senior High School