Phillip Bauer
Menomonie,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated industrial professional and USMC veteran with extensive experience in equipment optimization, maintenance collaboration, and standardized operational procedures. Proven track record of safety leadership and technical documentation in high-stakes manufacturing environments. Committed to the successful completion of the Hydro Operator Apprenticeship program, and long-term career growth with Xcel Energy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Andersen Windows
Menomonie, WI
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Equipment Maintenance: Collaborated directly with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and implement failure prevention strategies.
- Operational Oversight: Strategically utilized production data to identify mechanical inefficiencies and implemented corrective actions to improve plant reliability.
- Safety Leadership: Ensured 100% compliance with regulatory and company safety requirements for a team of 39 individuals.
Designer Trainer / Production Technician
3M
Menomonie, WI
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Technical Documentation: Updated and maintained 3,000+ technical documents and work standards, ensuring precise operational procedures for industrial work areas.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Production Technician who drove changeover-reduction initiatives, directly supporting record-setting production performance.
- Industrial Safety: Engaged directly in the Personal Care Safety Committee, driving site-wide continuous safety initiatives.
- Process Improvement: Led 15 Kaizen events focused on workflow efficiency and standardization in an industrial setting.
Marine Security Guard & Personnel Administration
United States Marine Corps
- Operational Readiness: Directed equipment, training, and inspection requirements for a 25-member Marine unit to maintain continuous mission readiness.
- Strict Adherence to Protocol: Adhered to complex, high-security operational procedures in diverse international environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin
Skills
- Dozuki
- AutoCAD
- Visio
- ERP/MES systems
- Microsoft Office 365
- Equipment performance optimization
- Preventive maintenance support
- Technical documentation
- Equipment monitoring
- Safety awareness
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
Military Experience
United States Marine Corps, Marine Security Guard & Personnel Administration, Managed equipment, training, and inspection requirements for a 25-Marine unit to ensure constant mission readiness and equipment reliability., Followed complex, high-security operational procedures in diverse international environments.
Technical Skills
Dozuki, AutoCAD, Visio, ERP/MES Systems, Microsoft Office 365, Equipment Performance Optimization, Preventive Maintenance Support, Technical Documentation, Process Flow Redesign, Six Sigma Green Belt, Personal Care Safety Committee Member, Combat Readiness & Operational Planning
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Andersen Windows
01.2024 - 01.2025
Designer Trainer / Production Technician
3M
01.2017 - 01.2020
Marine Security Guard & Personnel Administration
United States Marine Corps
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin