MIchael Lee
Zanesville,OH
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Nestle Purina
Zanesville, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Leads and supports frontline associates in the production of moist pet food
- Empowers and develops team members through coaching, mentoring, training and recognition
- Promotes and maintains a culture of standards, emphasizing safety, quality and efficient, sustainable delivery
- Manage the production technician schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs
- Ensures products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Utilize problem solving and collaboration skills to reduce downtime, optimize staffing, continuously improve operational efficiency and meet customer demand
- Coordinate with engineering, maintenance and warehouse leadership to complete training, repairs and projects
Production Supervisor
Kerry Food Ingredients
Byesville, OH
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 46 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
Distribution Supervisor II
Dollar General
Zanesville, OH
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
- Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
Distribution Supervisor
VERITIV
Warrendale, PA
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Built and maintained relationships with key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
- Implemented new Operating systems, resolved performance issues and expanded processes to meet diverse needs.
- Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
Operations Manager II
FEDEX GROUND
Clinton, PA
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Assistant Linebackers Coach
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN
01.2013 - 01.2014
Player Personnel Assistant/Football Operations Assistant
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN
08.2012 - 01.2014
Intercollegiate Athletics - Division I Varsity Football Team
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN
08.2010 - 05.2012
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2015
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Entrepreneurship
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2014
Skills
- Production Targets
- Schedule Management
- Assembly and Production
- Materials Handling
- SAP User
Certification
BCSP
ASP, In progress 2025
OSHA 30
General Industry, 03/2025
OSHA 30
Construction, 03/2025
IEH Academy
Better Process Control, 03/2024
Purdue University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 05/2015
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Nestle Purina
04.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Kerry Food Ingredients
11.2022 - 04.2024
Distribution Supervisor II
Dollar General
08.2021 - 11.2022
Distribution Supervisor
VERITIV
08.2017 - 07.2021
Operations Manager II
FEDEX GROUND
04.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Linebackers Coach
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 01.2014
Player Personnel Assistant/Football Operations Assistant
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 01.2014
Intercollegiate Athletics - Division I Varsity Football Team
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
08.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Purdue University
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Entrepreneurship
Purdue University