Steven Hansen
Hutchinson,MN
Summary
Skilled MIG welder and production leader with 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, team supervision, safety compliance, and lean manufacturing. Known for problem solving, clear communication, and supporting quality output while meeting productivity goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Doosan Bobcat
Litchfield, Minnesota
07.2021 - Current
- Inspected welds for defects and repaired uneven seams to ensure structural integrity.
- Supported compact equipment fabrication by welding steel components for Doosan Bobcat production.
- Reviewed blueprints and work instructions to place welds and fit parts correctly.
- Prepared MIG welding equipment for daily fabrication work.
- Ground, cleaned, and prepared metal parts for welding operations to enhance fabrication quality.
- Positioned jigs and fixtures to support accurate assembly alignment.
- Cleared scrap metal from work areas to maintain a safe and organized working environment.
Production Supervisor
Carolina Beverage Corp.
Cold Spring, Minnesota
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated staffing and assignments for bottling and packaging teams to ensure smooth shift transitions and operational efficiency.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supervised beverage production lines, aligning daily schedules with Carolina Beverage Corp. standards.
- Monitored sanitation, safety, and quality checks throughout production operations.
- Trained operators on equipment use and procedures to enhance team competency and adherence to workplace standards.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Managed allocation of resources across teams to enhance project efficiency. across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Communicated with warehouse and quality teams to support a smooth workflow.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Resolved line issues and escalated equipment concerns to maintenance teams.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and operational problems.
- Enforced compliance with food safety, company policies, and plant requirements.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in a lean environment to enhance quality and streamline production flow.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion to meet project milestones.
- Executed setup of production machinery to prepare for operational tasks., adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Backup Team Leader/Utility operator
Uponor
Hutchinson, Minnesota
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Led Uponor production team across shift handoffs and daily workflow priorities.
- Monitored production lines, identifying delays, defects, and material shortages to maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained operators on safety rules, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Allocated tasks according to staffing levels and workload demands.
- Resolved team issues, facilitating clear communication across departments to enhance collaboration.
- Maintained accurate shift logs, reports, and attendance records.
- Operated various pieces of production equipment to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assumed team leader responsibilities during absences, ensuring continuity of workflow and team support.
Education
GED -
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN04-2001
Skills
- MIG welding
- Jig setup
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Lean manufacturing
- 5S methodology
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Root cause analysis
- Waste reduction strategies
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Inventory control
- Creative thinking
Timeline
Welder
Doosan Bobcat
07.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
Carolina Beverage Corp.
04.2019 - 07.2021
Backup Team Leader/Utility operator
Uponor
06.2017 - 04.2019
GED -
Ridgewater College