Herbert J. Schoepke

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Mechanicsville, Va 23111

517-***-****

acgncn@r.postjobfree.com

Profile:

• Accomplished seasoned professional supervisor, with increased levels of responsibilities.

• Demonstrated expertise in production supervision, Materials planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma green belt,

Quality defect tracker, 5’s, and ability to find ways to increase efficiencies on the manufacturing line.

• History in creating effective working relationship with co-workers, line associates, and customers by using

abilities to analyze people and problems, and what motivates them to work better and more effectively.

Experience:

Plant Manager

Carry-on-Trailer

Montross, Va

April 2014 to Oct. 2014

- Oversee plant of 40 employees and 2 supervisors

- Control labor costs, material inventory and plant efficiencies

- Interview and hire new employees

- Set up Quality control on the line and in weld shop

- Work with other managers to help plant increase efficiency and decrease labor costs

Production Supervisor

Hill Phoenix Refrigeration

Colonial Heights, Va

April 2012 to Aprilt 2014

• Oversee line of 30 or more associates in assembly of stand alone refrigeration units.

• Input and verify payroll, vacations, and attendance.

• Work daily on 5’s, safety, and efficiencie cpportunities.

• Train new associates, and reevaluated older associates to make line more effective.

• Implement materials validation process to line. Increased efficiency by 25%.

Production Supervisor

Bridgewater Interiors

Lansing, MI

October 2011 to April 2012

Oversee 2nd row seat building line of up to 55 operators

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• Input and verify payroll, vacations and attendance on a weekly basis

• Work daily on 5’s, safety and efficiency opportunities.

• Interview and train new operators.

Production supervisor

Dakkota Intergrated Industrys

Holt, MI

January 2010 to October 2011

• Oversee overhead, doors, and pick and pack lines with up to 50 associates.

• Prepare daily job assignments and evaluate temp to hire workers.

• Input and verify payroll, vacations and attendance.

• Work on 5’s, safety, and lean opportunities on daily basis.

Production Supervisor

Lear Corporation

Mason, MI

January 1999 to January 2010

• Oversee seating Assembly line with up to 80 associates.

• Prepare daily job assignments and address ergonomic issues.

• Experience at working with union on daily basis.

• Part of many new line and product startups, started up second shift for new line.

Education:

Central Michigan University

• Masters of Science in Business April 2001

Saginaw Valley State University

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration April 1991

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