- Family, travel, outdoor adventures such as whitewater rafting, camping, and backpacking
- Learning new skills such as automotive and mechanical repair, and home improvement projects
Shawn Mizner
Kearney,NE
Summary
Professional with background in managing production environments, equipped to drive operational efficiency and quality. Skilled in team leadership, process optimization, and resource management. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support and successful outcomes in dynamic settings. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Product Line Manager
Eaton Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Fostered a zero-incident safety culture through deployment of MESH initiatives including responsibilities as the Ergonomics MESH Category Leader, and a safety focused leadership style.
- Championed process improvement initiatives within the organization, leading to increased efficiency and productivity across all areas of responsibility.
- Collaborated with sales and operations teams to ensure efficient inventory management and optimal stock levels.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the areas of responsibility.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for assigned products lines while managing financial targets.
- Delivered comprehensive presentations on strategy updates to executive leadership teams, showcasing progress towards key objectives for the product line.
- Delegated responsibilities effectively, ensuring that each team member had clear expectations and understood their roles in achieving overall objectives.
Business Team Lead
Eaton Corporation
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Directly responsible for the overall performance in all key metrics of Supply End Departments.
- Developed and managed plans for significant staffing increases including training plans and output improvement forecast.
- Managed tooling inventory to forecast usage and collaborated with procurement team on strategies to alleviate various stock outages.
- Identified areas for improvement within the team and implemented targeted training programs, boosting overall skills and capabilities.
- Established clear goals for the team, motivating members to achieve high levels of performance consistently.
- Enhanced communication within the team through regular meetings and progress updates.
Production Supervisor
Eaton Corporation
12.2004 - 10.2021
- Assigned to 5 different departments throughout the facility during supervisor career.
- Managed teams of 15 to 45 production associates
- Engaged department employees through communication, development, and coaching based on individual and group performance.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Led multiple quality control initiatives, significantly reducing product defects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste including standard work, set-up reduction, and JIT projects.
Supervisor in Training
Eaton Corporation
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Trained in all departments across the facility in supervisory responsibilities.
- Covered supervisor absences.
- Assigned temporary supervisor coverage in multiple departments.
Machine Operator
Eaton Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2004
- Operated assigned equipment to all company, OSHA, and customer guidelines and specifications.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Trained and received qualification for multiple operations throughout the facility.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Temp Worker
Eaton Corporation
05.1998 - 08.1998
- Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2010
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Lean manufacturing principles
- New product introduction
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Customer empathy
- Data analysis and reporting
Accomplishments
- Identified and completed numerous safety projects to help improve safety and lower plant recordable rate by over 50%
- Achieved 78% improvement in scrap across multiple product lines by leading a quality improvement team using targeted A-3 problem solving.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team in the development of the Hollow Valve 4 Cell addition with responsibilities of employee safety, coordination of project timeline, tooling estimations, staffing levels, capacity, and standard work.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop multiple tracking spreadsheets for inventory, quality improvements, DLE, inventory, action priorities, and project timelines.
- Key member of the Oracle ERP Implementation Team assisting with testing, creation of standard work, and supporting the rollout with production employees. Additionally, follow up and improvement of inventory accuracy issues after deployment.
- Managed a team of up to 9 production supervisors and up to 105 production employees.
Certification
- Eaton Lean System
- ELS Certified Lead
- A-3 & 8-D Problem Solving
- Various Leadership Courses (leading with empathy, giving constructive feedback, etc...)
- Assessment and Selection
- Ethics and Values
- Work Station Risk Assessment Development
Interests
Timeline
Product Line Manager
Eaton Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Business Team Lead
Eaton Corporation
10.2021 - 11.2022
Production Supervisor
Eaton Corporation
12.2004 - 10.2021
Supervisor in Training
Eaton Corporation
07.2004 - 12.2004
Machine Operator
Eaton Corporation
08.1998 - 07.2004
Temp Worker
Eaton Corporation
05.1998 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix