Justin Schwartz
Elmwood,IL
Summary
Motivational Supervisor with 17 years of experience monitoring, coordinating and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record with continuous improvement, performance growth and schedule management. Results-driven Supervisor with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Obrien Steel Service
Peoria, IL
08.2006 - 01.2024
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Set up and operated CNC plasma cutting machine to cut parts from flat sheet metal according to specifications.
- Loaded material onto water tables of machine and loaded programs into computer numerical control system.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Programmed robotic beveling systems to ensure accuracy and speed of production.
- Developed new methods for programming robotic beveler to optimize efficiency.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested robotic welders for proper operation.
- Calibrated and adjusted robot parameters for optimal performance.
- Monitored robots during production runs to detect any problems or errors in the system.
- Trained other personnel in the safe use and operation of robotic bevelers.
- Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks with the use of an overhead crane.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating overhead cranes.
- Assisted in loading, unloading equipment onto, from trailers using an overhead crane as required by company policies.
- Instructed other personnel on how to safely operate an overhead crane if necessary.
- Checked hook mechanisms and cables regularly for wear or damage.
- Conducted pre-operational inspections on hoisting equipment before each shift.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations regarding operating an overhead crane.
- Used pendant-operated, overhead and gantry cranes in compliance with safety standards and company guidelines.
- Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fieldcrest High School
Minonk, IL05-2004
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Processes and Procedures
- Staff Development
- Waste Reduction
- Training and Mentoring
- Staff Discipline
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Supervisor
Obrien Steel Service
08.2006 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Fieldcrest High School