Michael Buergelin
New Whiteland,IN
Summary
Accomplished Production Manager with a proven track record at Rees Restoration Inc, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality through strategic planning and strong leadership. Expert in production scheduling and operations management, achieving significant cost reductions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development. Demonstrated excellence in staff management and quality assurance, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Rees Restoration Inc
03.2018 - Current
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Improved team productivity with introduction of flexible shift patterns that matched production demands.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
- Led effort to achieve industry certifications, boosting company credibility and opening new market opportunities.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, achieving considerable cost reductions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Project Manager
Fentress Builders Inc
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Production Worker
Dayton Freight Lines
04.2005 - 01.2013
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Worked on dock driving forklift loading and unloading product.
- Dock supervisor/ responsible for 20-25 people.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent production delays.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Increased team morale, leading safety training sessions.
- Improved product quality with meticulous quality control checks.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
- Played key role in achieving production targets, consistently meeting daily quotas.
- Supported new staff, facilitating quicker adaptation to production environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scecina Memorial Highschool
Indianapolis, IN05-1994
Skills
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Production Scheduling
- Team Development
- Dedication to product quality
- Safety Management
- Production Optimization
- Staff Scheduling
- Quality Control
- Materials Management
- Quality Inspection
- Customer Support
- Project Management
- Cost Reduction
- Production Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Control
- Performance Evaluation
- Workflow Optimization
- Training skills
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Chain Management
- Data-driven
- OSHA Regulations
- Training Coordination
- Quality assurance standards
- Safety Monitoring
- Metrics management
- Timely safety audits
- Operations auditing
- Customer-centric
- Workforce training
- Staffing management
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Team Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow Management
Accomplishments
- Trained and supervised 20-25 production staff over 20 years time period.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Production Manager
Rees Restoration Inc
03.2018 - Current
Project Manager
Fentress Builders Inc
01.2013 - 03.2018
Production Worker
Dayton Freight Lines
04.2005 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Scecina Memorial Highschool
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