Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

William R. Muzzall

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William R. Muzzall

McHenry,Il.

Summary

Seasoned Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Acument Technology, enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement. Expert in Lean Methodologies and strategic leadership, I've successfully managed teams exceeding 30 members, significantly improving safety performance and quality assurance. Skilled in fostering a positive work environment while achieving ambitious production goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Manufacturing/Supervisor

Acument Technology

Belvidere, IL

04.2024 - 11.2024

Managed the creation and distribution of various essential reports such as attendance and efficiency.
Motivated employees through effective coaching, managed performance issues by developing and disciplining staff.
Oversaw the completion of annual appraisals for each direct report.
Collaborated on establishing benchmarks, designing action plans, and assessing advancement.
Negotiated and settled intra-departmental conflicts as well as those with external departments.
Procured necessary components for operational needs.
Formulated budget forecasts, set production goals and calculated rates per organizational policies.
Evaluated performance metrics to identify necessary enhancements.
Analyzed customer needs swiftly and effectively.
Directly managed team of over 30 employees in manufacturing environment.

Production Supervisor

Steris American Sterilization

01.2022 - 01.2024

Key company processes effectively to achieve results
Leads a team of skilled workers in various aspects of the processing, maintenance, and warehouse functions of the AST business
Has authority and accountability to select, train and direct the workforce
Responsible for employee engagement and maintaining a positive employee relations environment
First point of contact for mitigation and investigation of issues related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Production Supervisor

Flextronics

01.2021 - 01.2022

Facilitated daily SQDC board meetings to oversee performance.
Facilitated the implementation of LEAN principles by taking part in Kaizen events.
Resolved workplace issues by listening to employees and upholding company standards.
Boosted employee engagement through the implementation of 5S processes.

Production Supervisor

H. S. Crocker

01.2018 - 01.2021

Managed operations for flexographic processes.
Scheduled activities for ongoing maintenance.
Organized daily operations by planning for necessary materials, tools, inks, and team members.

Production Supervisor

Identco International

01.2013 - 01.2018

Managed certification of operators in flexographic printing.
Created SOP for equipment usage.
Performed troubleshooting on inline and central impression presses.
Managed allocation of work orders to enhance efficiency amongst operators and staff.
Customized ink color matching to meet specific customer requirements.
Managed employee onboarding and payroll procedures.
Supervised all aspects of plant and warehouse workflow.
Scheduled and assigned personnel according to production plans.
Monitored employees' attendance and working hours for precise billable cycle calculation.

Education

High School Diploma -

DuSable

Chicago, IL

06-1980

Skills

Operational Leadership
Strategic Issue Management
Clear Verbal Communication
Strategic Leadership
Operational Management
Safety Performance Assessments
Production planning
Quality assurance

Assembly line supervision
Health and safety compliance
Root Cause Investigation
Quality inspections
Proficient in Lean Methodologies
Production sequencing
Skilled in Manufacturing Software Applications

Certification

Nephrology Technician at Fresenius Medical Care, Chicago, Illinois (June 2010 - 2012); Certified Hemodialysis Technician and CPR Certified
Law Enforcement Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) Certification, 2005
Supervision Certification since 2013
Certified in Communication, 2013