Nathan Waters
New Castle,IN
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor with expertise in safety compliance, quality control, and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing production processes and enhancing workforce productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Boar's Head
New Castle, IN
09.2025 - Current
- Supervise daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintain accurate records of daily production activities.
- Ensure training of new employees on safety procedures and production standards.
- Review individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity through IDP's.
- Supervise a team of 80+ employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
3rd Shift Plant Manager
Grede Foundries
New Castle, IN
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure production targets were met efficiently.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting operational issues as they arose.
- Managed a team of supervisors responsible for overseeing daily production tasks.
- Developed strategies to optimize plant operations and maximize cost savings.
Production Supervisor
Grede Foundries
New Castle, IN
02.2018 - 02.2024
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and production standards.
- Collaborated with quality control to maintain product standards and specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Production Worker
Grede Foundries
New Castle, IN
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Inspected thousands of iron castings daily with a high level of quality and a focus on catching scrap before it made it to an operator.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records for auditing purposes.
- Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
NCCHS
New Castle, IN05-2009
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Production planning
- Team leadership
- Fast learner
- Communication
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Boar's Head
09.2025 - Current
3rd Shift Plant Manager
Grede Foundries
02.2024 - 09.2025
Production Supervisor
Grede Foundries
02.2018 - 02.2024
Production Worker
Grede Foundries
02.2010 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
NCCHS