Paul Batchler
Summary
Talented Production supervisor with 30 years of experience managing, scheduling and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable expert in production with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment. Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Experienced Production Supervisor adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently. Comfortable meeting demanding manufacturing targets. Brings 30 years of progressive leadership experience in production environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Dana Incorporated
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2023 - Current
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Production Supervisor
Wabash
Lafayette, IN
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 60 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Unit Leaded
Stellantis
Kokomo, IN
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
On-Site Employee Supervisor
Ventec Life
Kokomo, IN
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Optimized daily workflow to achieve quality and productivity goals.
- Built, managed and fostered team-oriented environment.
- Trained employees to comply with policies, procedures and SOPs.
- Led or participated in employee interviews and hiring decisions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Production Supervisor
TMC Workforce Solutions
Plainfield, IN
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 50 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Quality Control Supervisor/ Manager
Gibson Brothers Welding, Inc.
Alexandria, IN
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports.
- Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
- Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
Production Supervisor
Tyson Foods
Logansport, IN
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Managed team of 50 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Supervisor
Midwest Service And Supply Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 40 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Indiana State University
Kokomo, IN04.2024
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN03.2018
High School Diploma -
Maconaquah High School
Bunker Hill, IN05.1985
Skills
- Production Target Management
- Safety Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Inventory Assessment
- Documentation and Reporting
- Shift Scheduling
- Performance Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Quality Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Equipment Operation
- Production Planning
- Assigning Work
- Hiring and Training
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Dana Incorporated
03.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Wabash
05.2022 - 10.2022
Unit Leaded
Stellantis
02.2021 - 05.2022
On-Site Employee Supervisor
Ventec Life
08.2020 - 11.2021
Production Supervisor
TMC Workforce Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Control Supervisor/ Manager
Gibson Brothers Welding, Inc.
11.2019 - 06.2020
Production Supervisor
Tyson Foods
05.2017 - 10.2019
Production Supervisor
Midwest Service And Supply Inc.
11.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Indiana State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Maconaquah High School
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