Zachary Corby
Gaylord,MI
Summary
Seasoned manufacturing leader with extensive experience guiding teams, strengthening safety performance, and optimizing production operations. Recognized for reducing injuries, driving process improvements, and leading large teams across finishing, molding, and iron-pouring environments. Committed to fostering employee development through training and engagement, while promoting company culture, mission, and values. Continuously advancing leadership skills through Six Sigma and Dale Carnegie training.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent in training
Ej
Elmira, Michigan
04.2012 - Current
- Over 11 years of progressive leadership experience, starting in the finishing department and advancing through safety coordinator, shift leader, and supervisor roles, now serving as Superintendent in Training.
- Successfully led teams of 30–40 employees across finishing and molding operations, improving workflow, safety, and cross-department communication.
- Reduced injury rates by 50% year-over-year in the finishing department, achieving recordable-free operations from 2018 until leaving the department in 2019.
- Developed training programs, including a VR iron pouring program, and managed onboarding, interviews, and employee development.
- Led process improvement initiatives, including downtime reduction, ductile iron process development, and core nail mitigation projects.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Dale Carnegie leadership training to drive operational excellence.
Foreman
Dependable Concrete
Gaylord, MI
2005 - 2012
- Supervised crews of 7-14 on nationwide commercial projects.
- Managed material ordering, project layouts, and client coordination.
- Performed bid take-offs during winter months.
Skills
- Team Leadership & Training
- Safety Leadership & Injury Reduction
- Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
- Cross-Department Communication
- Root Cause Analysis
- VR Training Development
- Iron Pouring & Foundry Knowledge
- Hiring & Onboarding
Timeline
Superintendent in training
Ej
04.2012 - Current
Foreman
Dependable Concrete
2005 - 2012