Karl Klimko

• Oversaw daily production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
• Trained and mentored team members on effective manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
• Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
• Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
• Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
• Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
• Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
• Monitored equipment performance, coordinating regular maintenance checks and repairs to minimize unplanned downtime events.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing actionable feedback and support for further professional development.
• Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.

Acting Production Supervisor on weekends and first 2 hours of shift.

• Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product assembly and adherence to safety standards.
• Inspected finished products for quality assurance, reducing defects through thorough evaluation processes.
• Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production speed and maintain schedules.

Trained new employees on packaging procedures, enhancing team performance and compliance with protocols.

Ran production line packaging paint for single use guns on Boeing production lines.

Assembled crew each morning, ensuring we had all tools needed for the day.

Drove truck to jobsite in the morning, ensured a stable load, and drove to the landfill and unloaded old roof.

Lead team of 4-6, tearing off old roof and preparing it for new roof installation.

Assist in new roof installation at times.