Marlin Ott
Postville,IA
Summary
Results-oriented Production Group Leader with extensive experience in managing production processes and optimizing workflows. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and improve team performance through effective leadership and accountability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Group Leader
Norplex
Postville, IA
09.2002 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated with quality control to maintain product standards and specifications.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Facilitated communication between different production teams to streamline operations.
- Oversaw inventory levels and initiated orders for production materials.
- Resolved production issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and procedures while coordinating production activities.
- Analyzed production data to determine areas where process improvements can be made.
- Regularly communicated with management regarding updates on projects or issues.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel or departments in order to maintain harmony among team members.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with external vendors as required.
- Implemented corrective actions when deviations from standard operating procedures occur.
- Monitored performance of team members and provided feedback on their progress.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, labor hours worked, and other related data.
- Provided training for new employees in the use of equipment, processes, and policies.
- Developed and maintained a positive work environment by providing support, guidance, and direction to staff.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on individual skillsets and availability.
- Reviewed daily production reports to evaluate efficiency and identify areas of improvement.
- Established quality control measures to ensure product conformance with standards.
- Identified potential problems or risks associated with production activities.
- Performed root cause analysis on any discrepancies found during inspection processes.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources, and maintaining schedules.
- Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted frequent cycle counts and inventory audits to verify accuracy of computer records.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by coordinating staff development and succession planning.
- Fostered customer satisfaction through quality service and support. to cultivate customer loyalty and retention.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Laborer
Stanley Black & Decker
Decorah, Iowa
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Participated in training sessions on new machinery and processes.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely repairs.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
Education
Central Community Elkader
Elkader, IASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Inventory management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team management
- Safety monitoring
- Workflow optimization
- Production planning
- Worker training
- Cost reduction strategies
- Continuous improvements
- Work scheduling
- Contamination prevention
- OSHA compliance management
- Incidents management
- Decision-making
- Troubleshooting
- Machinery operation
- Hand and power tools
- Specifications verification
- Material loading and unloading
- Reading and determining measurements
- Record keeping
- Preparing shipments
- Production standards
- Multitasking
- Incident reporting
- Work order review
- Pallet jacks
- Production cycling
- OSHA guidelines
- Production Process Adherence
- Precision measurement
- Computer skills
Timeline
Production Group Leader
Norplex
09.2002 - Current
Laborer
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2000 - 09.2001
Central Community Elkader