Paul E. Batchler
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 17 years of supervisory experience in high-volume environments and more than a decade of management expertise in manufacturing, warehouse, and pork industries within union plants. Proven track record as a Human Relations Coordinator, specializing in training, development, hiring, and retention strategies to foster a positive workplace culture. Skilled in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing methodologies, with hands-on experience in shipping and receiving operations. Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, guiding diverse groups of 8 to 100 employees to achieve exceptional results while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Supervisor
Xylem Inc.
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised fleet operations, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance regulations.
- Managed vehicle maintenance schedules, optimizing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Trained and developed drivers on best practices for safety and customer service excellence.
- Implemented routing software to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
- Monitored fleet performance metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings.
- Optimized fleet efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and dispatching procedures.
Unit Supervisor 3rd Shift
Xylem Inc.
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing overall productivity.
- Streamlined workflows, implementing improvements that increased operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute projects, aligning objectives with organizational goals.
- Managed team performance, providing coaching and mentorship to enhance skill development.
- Successfully resolved conflicts among team members through active listening, mediation techniques and promoting open dialogue between involved parties.
Unit Supervisor II
Xylem Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw production line operations. Monitored and evaluated performance, productivity, and quality to identify and resolve production challenges. Lead team of 15 assembly-line workers. Managed payroll, schedules, discipline, and mentoring.
- Maintained and developed a safe working environment by conducting shift audits and correcting issues immediately.
- Controlled and monitored production activities and schedules; completed daily/monthly production reports.
- Evaluated, adjusted, and forecasted supplies, components, and labor needs based on the customer production calendar.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Managed scheduling and dispatching of shipments to optimize delivery times.
- Coordinated schedules for dock workers to optimize workflow and meet delivery timelines.
Production Supervisor
Dana Incorporated
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for a production line and meeting department goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity, cost, and safety.
- Responsible for the development and training of employees, working within the guidelines of the union contract and company policies as well as new hire evaluations.
- Responsible for monitoring standards and indexes needed to control the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for quick and timely feedback to supervisor on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost, and safety.
- Developing creative solutions to staffing and performance challenges
- Evaluated daily production needs and optimized personnel allocation to ensure on-time fulfillment and delivery.
Production Supervisor
Wabash
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Led day-to-day operations and recommended measures to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored a team of 70 to achieve all performance, production, and safety objectives.
- Achieved zero injuries for 5 months through the development and implementation of a new hire safety training initiative.
- Supervised daily performance to ensure adherence to operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated daily production needs and optimized personnel allocation to ensure on-time fulfillment and delivery.
- Rewrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent compliance.
- Mentored 05 employees resulting in advancement into positions that fit their skills and knowledge.
Production Supervisor (Unit Leaded) "Contractor"
FCA US LLC Stellantis
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Experienced Unit Leader with a history of successfully working in the automotive industry.
On-Site Employee Supervisor "Contractor"
Ventec Life (GM)/TERRA Staffing Group
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Managing onboarding, training, performance management, and off-boarding of TERRA contingent employees to ensure client satisfaction.
- Working with the Human Resources & Quality Department, and the General Manager to perform orientation of new hires.
- Developing creative solutions to staffing and performance challenges
- Fostering an environment of teamwork and cooperation and a culture of workplace safety
- Managing the employment of our night shift workforce
- Acting as a liaison between the client, TERRA, and employees to proactively address performance expectations and/or concerns.
- Sourcing and recruiting candidates, and scheduling & conducting interviews.
- Filling open positions, providing proactive solutions for both client and talent needs and concerns.
Production Supervisor/Shipping Supervisor 3rd shift "Contractor"
RR Donnelley/TMC Workforce Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Direct activities assign staff and coordinate work in a work group of 45 employees to complete required assembly line work.
- Assembly to be completed with “0” defects as listed by the Q&A Department
- Pulled and packaged merchandise according to order specifications
- Expected to work and lead the workplace in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the departments.
Quality Control Supervisor/ Manager
Gibson Brothers Welding, Inc.
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and determining disciplinary actions when necessary. Manages the implementation and administration of programs, tools, and initiatives to ensure quality products and services, such as manufacturing policies and documents, quality metrics, and coordinating functional groups to implement quality initiatives or changes.
- COVID-19.
Production Supervisor
Tyson Foods
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Enforced safety and sanitation regulations.
- Conversed with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments.
- Conducted employee training in equipment operations and work and safety procedures.
- Helped manage union relations and improve working relationships.
- Set department goals/expectations, provide performance feedback to employees, and manage performance daily.
Production Supervisor
Midwest Service and Supply Inc.
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised day shift activities and personnel engaged in the manufacturing of products.
- Managed the planning, organizing, and controlling the flow of materials from their initial purchase to destination.
- Achieved departmental, plant and corporate goals for safety, quality, and productivity and hiring and retention.
- Maintained employee morale by portraying a positive image of the company.
- Experience with Lean principles and exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement events.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - business administration management of technology
Indiana University
Kokomo, IN04-2027
Associate degree - business administration management of technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN03.2018
Skills
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Sector knowledge
- Employee engagement
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Payroll
- Workforce planning
- Assignment delegation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
Technical Certificate in Business Administration (July 2018 – Present)
Timeline
Fleet Supervisor
Xylem Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Unit Supervisor 3rd Shift
Xylem Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Unit Supervisor II
Xylem Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Dana Incorporated
03.2023 - 02.2024
Production Supervisor
Wabash
05.2022 - 10.2022
Production Supervisor (Unit Leaded) "Contractor"
FCA US LLC Stellantis
02.2021 - 05.2022
On-Site Employee Supervisor "Contractor"
Ventec Life (GM)/TERRA Staffing Group
08.2020 - 11.2021
Production Supervisor/Shipping Supervisor 3rd shift "Contractor"
RR Donnelley/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
Associate degree - business administration management of technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor’s degree - business administration management of technology
Indiana University
Groups/Volunteer
- Board Member of Howard County Community Corrections (November 2013 – Present)
- Wounded Warrior Program (2017 – Present)