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Michael Kuhlman

Summary

Disciplined Manufacturing Superintendent looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Excellent knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control standards. A very reliable and hard working individual who often goes the extra mile to strive for success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Honda
04.2023 - Current

Daily basis, completed job duties with no defects, pointed out defects to TL. Occasionally train new hires.

Manufacturing Superintendent

Smithfield Foods, Inc
07.2017 - 11.2022
  • Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
  • Performed accident investigations.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
  • Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
  • Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
  • Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
  • Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
  • Managed departmental performance measures.
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 50+-member management team with related direct reports.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Smithfield Foods
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
  • Performed accident investigations.
  • Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 50-member management team with related direct reports.

Quality Control Supervisor

Smithfield Foods
03.2002 - 07.2014
  • Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
  • Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
  • Reported production issues to managers and production supervisors.

Production Supervisor

Hillshire Farms & Kahns
06.1996 - 01.2002
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Education

Black Belt Program - Meat Science And Lean Manufacturing

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
2014

No Degree - Biological Sciences

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
1996

High School Diploma -

Holgate High School
Holgate, OH
05.1991

Skills

    - Strong Mechanical trouble shooting skills

    - Leader who engages with employees on feedback and follow through

    -Able to motivate employees with keeping a non-hostile work environment

    -Strong communication skills

    -Strong Problem solving skills

Timeline

Associate

Honda
04.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Superintendent

Smithfield Foods, Inc
07.2017 - 11.2022

Manufacturing Supervisor

Smithfield Foods
07.2014 - 07.2017

Quality Control Supervisor

Smithfield Foods
03.2002 - 07.2014

Production Supervisor

Hillshire Farms & Kahns
06.1996 - 01.2002

Black Belt Program - Meat Science And Lean Manufacturing

Iowa State University

No Degree - Biological Sciences

The Ohio State University

High School Diploma -

Holgate High School