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Michael Van Gerpen

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Driven by a commitment to excellence, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Coles Foods, mastering process improvement and staff development. My strategic approach to production and logistics led to a 30% reduction in overtime and a 10% increase in output, showcasing my ability to exceed targets and foster team growth. Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Coles Foods
09.2020 - Current
  • Supervised all plant phases, including Make up and baking to finishing and Shipping
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards
  • Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality
  • Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended and implemented improvements to increase productivity
  • Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments
  • Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly
  • Shift staffing and hiring and employee shift scheduling
  • Supervision of maintenance personnel and assisted with mechanical issues
  • Assigned work orders and improvement projects to be completed
  • Worked with Human resources and completed hiring, training and implementing weekend shifts successfully to reduce overtime by 30% and increase plant production by 10%

Production Supervisor

JBS
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Supervise 3 teams on 3 separate lines to slice and package bacon to meet vendors demands and specifications
  • Maintain high quality standards
  • Meet and exceed production targets for yields and throughput's
  • Maintain good house keeping in department
  • Follow strict food handling procedures
  • Communicate important information to management
  • End of shift reports, detailed shift pass downs
  • Conduct monthly safety meetings and weekly safety walks
  • Weekly product shows with employees
  • Conduct safety training's and kept compliance logs meeting USDA regulations

Production Supervisor

ALPLA
09.2007 - 06.2019
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards
  • Ensured that safety guidelines were followed
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
  • Determined maintenance work and assigned repairs to qualified employees
  • Supervised and motivated staff to achieve expectations
  • Achieved goal of 100% on-time shipments by continuing to meet and exceed production targets
  • Received recognition from customer for having lowest number of customer product complaints ever at our production facility
  • Changed departments worked with operations manager and turned over 3 production shifts and started making profit
  • Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies

Customer Account Specialist

Aarons
02.2006 - 08.2007
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business
  • Consulted with clients after sales and contract signing to resolve problems and provide ongoing support
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed
  • Met monthly quota for all payments received on accounts and helped customers keep accounts current
  • Negotiated contracts and closed on 15% of non paying customers to maximize profits, and hit are target goals

Warehouse Supervisor

Bekins Moving & Storage LLC.
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw daily operations
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, including freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations
  • Completed daily operations on time, maintained high standards of accuracy
  • Maintained excellent performance standards while working in non conditioned warehouse environment
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy

Education

Associate of Arts - leadership development

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
2018

Associate of Applied Science - Local Area Networking

Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids, IA
2005

High School Diploma -

City High School
Iowa City, IA
2003

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Cause and effect analysis
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Production procedures
  • Production target management
  • Logistics expertise
  • Staff training/development
  • Product development
  • Employee scheduling

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Coles Foods
09.2020 - Current

Production Supervisor

JBS
08.2019 - 08.2020

Production Supervisor

ALPLA
09.2007 - 06.2019

Customer Account Specialist

Aarons
02.2006 - 08.2007

Warehouse Supervisor

Bekins Moving & Storage LLC.
01.2005 - 01.2006

Associate of Arts - leadership development

Kirkwood Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Local Area Networking

Kirkwood

High School Diploma -

City High School
Michael Van Gerpen