Hands-on production supervisor with a history of leading teams, enforcing safety, and driving process improvements. Brings strong experience in quality control, equipment oversight, and operator training to support efficient, high-performing operations.
Work History
Production Supervisor
13 Years 8 Months
Metal and Wire Products | 02.2013 - Current
Supervised daily production workflows to maintain output, quality, and safety standards.
Coordinated shift schedules, labor assignments, and material flow to support continuous operations.
Monitored equipment performance and escalated maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
Enforced safety procedures and conducted routine inspections to reduce workplace hazards.
Licensed forklift operator
Minor stamping die repair
Lean six sigma green belt
Production Supervisor
7 Years 6 Months
Northern States Metals | 08.2005 - 02.2013
Implemented process improvements to streamline changeovers and increase operational efficiency.
Reviewed production records and resolved process variances to improve consistency.
Trained and coached operators on standard work, quality expectations, and equipment use.
Collaborated with quality and maintenance teams to correct defects and prevent recurrence.
developed new process.
Quoting of new work for the shop floor.
CNC Machine Operator
7 Years 6 Months
Northern States Metals | 08.2005 - 02.2013
Set up CNC mills for precision metal fabrication.
Interpreted blueprints and work orders to verify machining requirements.
Adjusted offsets and tool paths to maintain part accuracy.
Inspected finished components using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.