Paul Schurman
Yankton
Summary
Fabrication supervisor and interim fabrication superintendent with deep understanding of production workflows and quality assurance in industrial settings. Known for fostering team collaboration and meeting production goals. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in problem-solving and maintaining high standards of work with 35 years experience.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Supervisor
American Foods Group
09.1989 - 03.2025
- Regularly reviewed workflow trends data helping identify areas requiring improvement which resulted in stronger overall performances within the fabrication department.
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
- Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure that fabricated products met customer specifications and industry standards.
- Established clear communication channels between team members to promote teamwork and facilitate problem-solving efforts in real-time situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of fabrication processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating process improvements.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for efficient manufacturability.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing workflow processes.
- Enhanced employee performance through regular coaching, training, and performance reviews.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased overall productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritizing critical projects.
- Consistently achieved on-time delivery goals by closely monitoring production schedules and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Investigated root causes of production defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Reduced downtime by establishing preventive maintenance schedules for fabrication equipment.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Fostered a positive working culture promoting open dialogue among team members that encouraged sharing ideas leading to innovation.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crofton High School
Crofton, NE05-1989
Skills
- Quality control
- Employee training
- Team building
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Standard operating procedures
- Product inspection
- Employee engagement
- Manufacturing operations
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Lean manufacturing
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Fabrication Supervisor
American Foods Group
09.1989 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Crofton High School
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