Nathaniel Herzog
Ionia,MI
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor with expertise in quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and continuous improvement. Proven track record in optimizing workflows to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.
Professional production specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing resources and fostering productive work environment. Expertise in safety protocols, inventory management, and process improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Ventra Ionia Main
Ionia, MI
01.2016 - 10.2025
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure quality and efficiency standards were consistently met.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased production output and reduced downtime across shifts.
- Coordinated workflow and resource allocation to optimize manufacturing processes and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes and inventory management.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and reducing waste in the workplace.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for energy conservation and waste reduction throughout the facility.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning, scheduling routine checkups, and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
Internet Installer
Cassair
Stanton, MI
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Installed internet infrastructure in residential and commercial properties, ensuring optimal connectivity.
- Conducted thorough site surveys to determine installation requirements and address customer needs.
- Trained junior technicians on installation processes and troubleshooting techniques to enhance team efficiency.
- Managed project timelines and coordinated with clients for seamless execution of internet services.
Coater Operator
Exxon Mobil Filmes
Shawnee, OK
02.2007 - 02.2013
- Operated coating machinery to ensure consistent quality and adherence to production standards.
- Monitored coating processes, adjusting parameters to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring operational readiness and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Improved product quality by monitoring and adjusting coater settings for optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper Coater Operator techniques, ensuring they quickly became valuable contributors to the team.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
Education
No Degree - Welding
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, MI07-2018
High School Diploma -
Belding High
Belding, MI05-2001
No Degree - Tool & Die
Heartlands
Ionia, MI09-2000
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff management
- Worker training
- Assembly and production
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials handling
- Production and processing
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures
- Workflow optimization
- Manufacturing
- Waste reduction
- Inventory coordination
- Raw materials
- Supply chain distribution
- Inventory oversight
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Shift checklists
- Activity reporting
- Equipment layout optimization
- Housekeeping oversight
- Employee leadership
- Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
- Decision-making
- Continuous improvements
- Safety procedures
- Coordinating daily operations
- Computer skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance monitoring
- Work area inspection
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Documentation and reporting
- Production coordination
- Shift scheduling
- Safety management
- Assigning work
- Relationship building
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Product assembly
- Materials inspection
- Production error correction
- Inventory assessment
- Work order analysis
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Ventra Ionia Main
01.2016 - 10.2025
Internet Installer
Cassair
04.2013 - 01.2016
Coater Operator
Exxon Mobil Filmes
02.2007 - 02.2013
No Degree - Welding
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Belding High
No Degree - Tool & Die
Heartlands