Paul Guenthner
Timberville,Virginia
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor experienced in resolving critical issues in time-sensitive environments. Built and maintained talented teams through effective motivation and collaboration, achieving organizational objectives. Focused on continuous improvement, orchestrating multiple projects involving process enhancements, safety initiatives, and quality control.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Area Manager
Toray Plastics
Front Royal, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Ensuring safety of all employees.
- Overseeing all production operations in the plant.
- Ensuring the best quality for customers with each product produced.
- Inspecting quality and any defects.
- Standardizing 5s throughout the plant.
- Working with operators and management to provide great team building for all employees.
- Track and monitor waste materials.
WasteWater Tech
Darling Inc
Linville, Virginia
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collecting water samples.
- Diagnosing proper chemical mixtures for both clarifier and daff systems.
- Routine checks including but not limited to water levels, machine temperatures, ensuring no chemical spills, quality, and safety of designated areas.
Supervisor (Debone)
Farmer's Focus
Harrisonburg, Virginia
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Ensuring the department is running efficiently.
- Verifying employee's pay.
- Ensuring that the numbers are correct on the KPI.
- Ensuring safety of all teammates.
- Managing operations to ensure that all tasks are met.
Superintendent (Upper Debone)
Pilgrims
Timberville, Virginia
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensuring safety of all team members.
- Ensuring all tasks are met.
- Ensuring the best quality for our customers.
- Train new leads and team members on production procedures.
- Giving monthly training.
Superintendent (Lower Debone/Supertrim)
Pilgrims
Timberville, Virginia
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensuring all tasks are met.
- Ensuring safety of all team members.
- Ensuring the best quality to our customers.
Superintendent (Upper Debone)
Pilgrims
Timberville, Virginia
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensuring safety of all team members.
- Ensure all tasks are met.
- Keep production running and maintain basic needs of machines.
- Ensuring the best quality to our customers.
- Giving monthly training.
- Train new leads and team members on production procedures.
Supervisor (Upper Debone)
Pilgrims
Timberville, Virginia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Manage over 80 team members.
- Ensure safety and quality of product.
- Ensure safety of team members.
- Make sure orders are fulfilled on time.
- Manage yield and cuts of team members and keep daily records.
Supervisor Trainee
Pilgrims
Timberville, Virginia
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Learn all operations and procedures of hatchery, lab, breeders, and broilers.
- Collect any useful data that management can use to improve yield opportunities.
Line Lead (Tank Room)
Pilgrims
Timberville, Virginia
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Led team of 20 employees to ensure efficient workflow and clear communication.
- Ensured safe work environment and consistently met production quality standards.
Education
Industrial Mechanics Certificate -
Massanutten Technical Center
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Western Community College
High School Degree -
Luray High School
Skills
- Leadership
- Task delegation
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Oral Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Confidence
- Determination
- Strong Work Ethic
- Honesty
Licensure Certifications
- Riding Jack Certification
- Walking Jack Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Harness Certification
- CPR and First Aid
Activities
- Coordinator of safety meetings covering various topics including but not limited to: PPE, OSHA requirements, slips and falls, sexual harassment, leaks and spills, confined spaces, fire safety, health and hazards.
- Oversee trimming quality.
- Ensure job performance of all team members.
- Giving monthly training.
- Keep production running and maintain basic needs of machines.
- Train new leads and team members on production procedures.
Languages
English
Timeline
Supervisor/Area Manager
Toray Plastics
08.2023 - Current
WasteWater Tech
Darling Inc
04.2023 - 08.2023
Supervisor (Debone)
Farmer's Focus
01.2023 - 04.2023
Superintendent (Upper Debone)
Pilgrims
01.2022 - 12.2022
Superintendent (Lower Debone/Supertrim)
Pilgrims
01.2019 - 01.2022
Superintendent (Upper Debone)
Pilgrims
01.2017 - 01.2019
Supervisor Trainee
Pilgrims
07.2016 - 07.2016
Supervisor (Upper Debone)
Pilgrims
01.2016 - 01.2017
Line Lead (Tank Room)
Pilgrims
03.2015 - 07.2016
Industrial Mechanics Certificate -
Massanutten Technical Center
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Virginia Western Community College
High School Degree -
Luray High School