Kim Overton
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Steinwall
03.2018 - 06.2026
- Supervised Steinwall production crews across thermoforming and assembly operations.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated daily schedules to optimize Steinwall manufacturing line efficiency.
- Managed workflow changes to ensure timely fulfillment of Steinwall customer orders.
- Trained operators on equipment setup, quality checks, and work instructions.
- Monitored product quality and corrected defects during production runs.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Enforced safety procedures and plant policies throughout Steinwall shifts.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated production priorities to align planning, maintenance, and production teams.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Assessed machine performance to identify and address operational issues. and supported troubleshooting with maintenance staff.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
Production Supervisor
Nystrom
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Supervised Steinwall production crews across thermoforming and assembly operations.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated daily schedules to keep Steinwall manufacturing lines moving.
- Managed workflow changes to meet Steinwall customer order demands.
- Trained operators on equipment setup, quality checks, and work instructions.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Monitored product quality and corrected defects during production runs.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Enforced safety procedures and plant policies throughout Steinwall shifts.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Communicated priorities between planning, maintenance, and production teams.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Reviewed machine issues and supported troubleshooting with maintenance staff.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
Production Supervisor
Pactive
Moorhead, Minnesota
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervised Steinwall production crews across thermoforming and assembly operations.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated daily schedules to keep Steinwall manufacturing lines moving.
- Managed workflow changes to meet Steinwall customer order demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Enforced safety procedures and plant policies throughout Steinwall shifts.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Trained operators on equipment setup, quality checks, and work instructions.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Communicated priorities between planning, maintenance, and production teams.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Reviewed machine issues and supported troubleshooting with maintenance staff.
- Monitored product quality and corrected defects during production runs.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
Production Supervisor
John Deere Electronic Solutions
Fargo, North Dakota
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised Steinwall production crews across thermoforming and assembly operations.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated daily schedules to keep Steinwall manufacturing lines moving.
- Managed workflow changes to meet Steinwall customer order demands.
- Communicated priorities between planning, maintenance, and production teams.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Enforced safety procedures and plant policies throughout Steinwall shifts.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Trained operators on equipment setup, quality checks, and work instructions.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Monitored product quality and corrected defects during production runs.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
Education
Ged
Columbia Heights, MnAssociate Degree - Communication, Consumer Electronics, And Computer
Northwestern Electronics Institute
Columbia Heights, MN 08.1985 - 05.1987
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Steinwall
03.2018 - 06.2026
Production Supervisor
Nystrom
02.2016 - 03.2018
Production Supervisor
Pactive
01.2013 - 02.2016
Production Supervisor
John Deere Electronic Solutions
02.2010 - 01.2013
Associate Degree - Communication, Consumer Electronics, And Computer
Northwestern Electronics Institute
08.1985 - 05.1987
Ged