Mitchell R. Gardner
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
Experienced in overseeing complex warehouse operations, optimizing production processes, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Proficient in ERP and SAP systems, inventory management, and shipping and receiving. Ready to leverage extensive management skills in a new role as Desired Job Title to drive operational efficiency and team performance.
Motivated Operations Supervisor possessing excellent vendor relationship and contract manager skills. Well-versed in mentoring and developing high-performing teams to meet organizational goals. Comfortable working with people of all levels coupled with outstanding commercial approach to solving problems and developing business processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Fifth Color
Sheboygan Falls, WI
10.2025 - Current
- Guided loading and unloading of goods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Oversaw warehouse job functions to meet on-time delivery needs.
- Planned layout of warehouse to achieve optimum space for product.
- Managed daily warehouse operations and ensured efficient workflow.
- Oversaw inventory control and maintained accurate stock levels.
Plant Manager
FCA Packaging
Newton, WI
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Oversee profit and loss through management of production, materials, and labor
- Optimize production processes
- Maintain quality and safety
- Oversee staffing utilizing servant leadership, hiring new employees, managing performance reviews, and promoting a positive work culture
- Oversaw daily plant operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Managed production schedules to maximize efficiency and meet customer demands.
Production Supervisor - High Volume Assembly
Kohler Company
Kohler, WI
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervise production of generators assembled on a production line while monitoring safety, performance, delivery, and cost
- Give daily report-outs to upper management and other colleagues
- Respond to all employee questions and concerns and assist in Rinding a solution
- Manage performance reviews
- Manage group of employees related to attendance, performance, vacation, and safety and quality concerns
Production Supervisor - Distribution Center
Vollrath Company
Sheboygan, WI
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitate and coordinate distribution center operations including shipping and receiving of Rinished goods
- Manage inventory accuracy
- Provide development and training tools for employees
- Manage performance reviews
- Oversee production staff attendance and scheduling and other staff-related issues
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated training for new staff on equipment and safety protocols.
Supervisor - Operations
Nemschoff Chairs
Sheboygan, WI
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborate with production cells and other stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met
- Respond to all operator concerns and provide assistance with resolution
- Manage quality and safety across production cells
- Communicate daily with upper management related to issues, opportunities, and daily updates
- Supervised daily operations of assembly lines for seating products.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and production techniques.
Legal Assistant
Rohde Dales Law Firm
Sheboygan, WI
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborate with clients to arrange appointments for estate planning, wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents
- Manage significant amount of confidential client information and maintain client trust
- Work closely with clients' financial advisors and institutions to ensure accounts are in order
Security Officer
Kohler Company
Kohler, WI
03.2006 - 03.2017
- Perform security for entire campus including factory divisions and hospitality
- Perform routine building checks
- Ensure safety of each internal and external guest and customer
- Act as a first responder for any medical emergency on campus
- Write reports, review footage, and follow-up on reported incidents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marian University
WISkills
- Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP)
- Systems, Applications, and Products systems (SAP)
- Baan systems
- Work Brain and Work Wise payroll systems
- ADP and Bamboo HR
- Microsoft proficient
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- Sheboygan County Baseball Association, 01/01/18, Present
- Sheboygan Recreation Department Advisory Board, 01/01/18, 12/01/21
- Sheboygan A's Baseball, 01/01/08, 12/01/22
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Fifth Color
10.2025 - Current
Plant Manager
FCA Packaging
01.2025 - 10.2025
Production Supervisor - High Volume Assembly
Kohler Company
04.2022 - 01.2025
Production Supervisor - Distribution Center
Vollrath Company
12.2021 - 04.2022
Supervisor - Operations
Nemschoff Chairs
11.2018 - 12.2021
Legal Assistant
Rohde Dales Law Firm
11.2018 - 12.2021
Security Officer
Kohler Company
03.2006 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marian University