William "Opie" King
Rock Falls,IL
Summary
Qualified Production Supervisor with 30 years of manufacturing management experience, including cross-training and scheduling employees, ordering parts, record-keeping and meeting all production deadlines. Successful in supervising the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant, employing 100 production staff and quality control technicians.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead, Supervisor, Asst Plant Manager
Mallard Manufacturing Corporation
Sterling, IL
11.2016 - 03.2026
- Supervised production teams to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Trained employees on safety protocols and best manufacturing practices.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal supply for production needs.
- Coordinated schedules to align workforce with production demands.
Stocker and grocery bagger
Kroger Groceries
Sterling, IL
1980-1982
Set-up man and Assistant Foreman
Lawrence Brothers
Sterling, IL
1982-1989 Set-up man
1989-1993 Assistant Foreman
Self Employed Sales Representative
Cornwell Tools
Wadsworth, OH
1993-2001
Supervisor and Plant Manager
IFH Group
Rock Falls, OH
Supervisor - April 2001 to February 2005
Plant Manager - February 2005 to August 2007
Supervisor - August 2007 to March 2009
Custodian
Montmorency School
Rock Falls, IL
2010-2011
Part time
Order filler, Loader
Wal Mart Distribution Center
Sterling, IL
December 2010 - May 2016
Education
High School Diploma - General
Sterling High School
Skills
- Dedication to product quality
- Some computer knowledge
- Excellent organizational skills
- Managerial skills
- People skills
- I take pride in working as a team player
- I strive to work for my company to improve customer and employee satisfaction
- I manage my time to the fullest extent
Accomplishments
Supervised first shift operations and more than 100 production and assembly line staff. Ability to adapt to whatever work environment I am needed. An appreciation for the highs and lows in the responsibility of business. Take pride in team work and keeping moral high to benefit the production of the company.
Timeline
Lead, Supervisor, Asst Plant Manager
Mallard Manufacturing Corporation
11.2016 - 03.2026
Stocker and grocery bagger
Kroger Groceries
Set-up man and Assistant Foreman
Lawrence Brothers
Self Employed Sales Representative
Cornwell Tools
Supervisor and Plant Manager
IFH Group
Custodian
Montmorency School
Order filler, Loader
Wal Mart Distribution Center
High School Diploma - General
Sterling High School