Kali Engelman
Mauston,WI
Summary
Experienced Production Lead at Iron Oak Energy Solutions with a proven track record in maintaining safety and efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and quality control, I excel in fostering teamwork and communication. My proactive approach ensures smooth operations while training new hires to uphold high standards in a high risk environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
2024 - Current
- Maintain a clean and safe plant.
- Manage tasks and ensure production runs smoothly.
- Communicate expectations with team members and help resolve problems that may occur.
- Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure efficient repairs of production equipment.
- Update operation logs and keep track of other safety documents.
- Fill in for production supervisor to cover PTO or other absences.
- Work in all areas of the facility as required to help with production needs.
- Work with contractors to provide site specific and other relevant safety training.
Utility
Covia Corporation
2023 - 2024
- Operate heavy equipment.
- Operate plants as assigned to meet production needs.
- Maintain product quality standards by performing required sampling and adjusting processes.
- Train new hires in plant operations and safety requirements.
- Maintained a safe work area through proactive housekeeping.
Tailings Plant Operator
Covia Corporation
05.2022 - 2023
- Operated the Tailings plant efficiently and safely.
- Collect samples and adjust chemical dosage to maintain process water quality.
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform operator level maintenance.
- Recorded logs of all operations.
- Maintained housekeeping standards.
- Trained new employees to operate the Tailings plant.
Baker/Cake Decorator
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
- Bake and decorate desserts for customers celebrations.
- Set up dessert table displays for weddings and other events.
- Develop recipes to improve quality of product.
- Maintain food grade cleanliness in my work area.
- Work with customers to create custom desserts for their special occasions.
Cake Decorator
Festival Foods
2019 - 2022
- Kept a clean and organized work environment.
- Assisted guests with the ordering process and helped with any of their needs.
- Communicated with guests and used problem solving skills to ensure they were fully satisfied with their service and product while having a good experience.
- Adapted new techniques to improve the decorating process and produce quality products.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Cross trained in other areas of the bakery to expand my skill set.
Education
High School Diploma -
I-Lead Charter School
Mauston, WI01-2021
Skills
- Staying positive and calm in stressful situations
- Work well with everyone
- Effective communicator
- Problem solving including troubleshooting, quality control and conflict resolution
- Thoroughly familiar with MSHA regulations
- Friendly and positive personality
- Attention to detail
- Acting chairperson of the safety committee
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Tailings Plant Operator
Covia Corporation
05.2022 - 2023
Baker/Cake Decorator
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
Production Lead
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
2024 - Current
Utility
Covia Corporation
2023 - 2024
Cake Decorator
Festival Foods
2019 - 2022
High School Diploma -
I-Lead Charter School