Michael S. Bade

*** * ******* **** #***

Lake Geneva, WI 53147

acpax7@r.postjobfree.com

262-***-****

Career Objective

I am currently seeking a leadership position in either a Production or Quality

Assurance environment; a position where I can effectively utilize the skills that I have developed and refined in team building, process development and multi-tasking to insure efficient, timely, and safe production, delivery or sales of quality products. I have production background in Plastics, Die Cast, and various assembly operations. I also have worked extensively in and with Shipping/Receiving Departments, including but not limited to, industrial truck operation, loading and unloading of trucks, pick and pack processes, and bar code driven systems. I also have a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Summary of Experience

RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES

Waukesha, WI

5/14-3/15

Shop Manager

Managed recycling facility assuring compliance with all pertinent regulations, assist in scheduling customer pick-ups, designate daily work schedule, and communicate all issues to main office in Minnesota.

STRATOSPHERE QUALITY

Various Locations

12/11-5/14

Quality Representative and Project Supervisor

I acted as a quality liaison representing an automotive manufacturer at two of their customer’s

locations to monitor all quality issues, including process observation, return parts review, and monitoring sample runs. I reported these findings and observations on a daily basis using a

reporting system that I helped to develop. Supervision of inspection, containment and sorting of suspect parts later became my major responsibilities.

SMX / PPG

Berea, KY

08/08-08/10

Supervisor

Supervised personnel involved in production, inspection, inventory control, and packaging of automobile windshields. I was responsible for performance, policy adherence, and safety of up to 30 employees. This was a contracted position and when the contract expired, I spent the next year or so actively seeking full-time employment while working various odd jobs for friends and family until the opportunity at Stratosphere Quality presented itself

CLARIANT MASTERBATCHES

McHenry, IL

09/03-06/08

Extrusion and Mixing Supervisor

Supervised employees involved in plastic colorant extrusion from batching and mixing of raw materials to strand extrusion to proper packaging. Responsibilities included order scheduling, personnel decisions, inventory control, and shipping and receiving.

WEST WIND FARMS

Burlington, WI

05/03-06/08

Groom

I was employed as part-time farm hand on a privately owned equine facility. Responsibilities included barn, stall, and pasture upkeep as well as monitoring and care of seven horses.

AMEROCK CORPORATION

Rockford, IL

03/00-12/02

Production Supervisor

I supervised primary and secondary manufacturing facets of window and cabinetry components, including die-cast molding, blanking, tapping, CNC, and plastic injection molding. I also assisted

in the initial implementation of Lean Manufacturing Practices.

CUSTOMIZED TRANSPORTATION, INC.

Janesville, WI

08/98-01/00

Production Supervisor

Operations Mgr. (promoted May 1999)

I supervised/managed a unionized sequencing and sub-assembly facility supplying parts to the General Motors facility in Janesville, WI in a timely manner. Union relations, safety, and adherence to Lean Manufacturing Practices were primary responsibilities, along with dock supervision which included loading and unloading of trucks using a bar code system to insure loading of correct components.

EX-TECH PLASTICS, INC.

Richmond, IL

08/94-08/98

Production Supervisor

I supervised a 7-line extrusion operation from mixing raw ingredients to production of sheet plastic for packaging purposes. I was also a member and director of the plant

Safety Committee and involved in ISO 9000 certification process.

HARGER LIGHTNING PROTECTION, INC.

Mundelein, IL

09/92-08/94

Plant Manager

I managed a modern manufacturing and distribution facility. I was responsible for the purchasing of raw materials and finished goods, inventory control, personnel decisions, and production scheduling. Helped implement computerized product flow system.

BADE CYCLE AND FITNESS

Des Plaines, IL

12/83-9/92

Store Manager

I managed a retail cycling and fitness center. All aspects of directing such an operation were within areas of responsibility, with particular focus on purchasing, inventory, and customer service.

Educational Background

B.A. in English, 1978, from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Michael S. Bade

250 S Edwards Blvd #104

Lake Geneva, WI 53147

acpax7@r.postjobfree.com

262-***-****

Career Objective

I am currently seeking a leadership position in either a Production or Quality

Assurance environment; a position where I can effectively utilize the skills that I have developed and refined in team building, process development and multi-tasking to insure efficient, timely, and safe production, delivery or sales of quality products. I have production background in Plastics, Die Cast, and various assembly operations. I also have worked extensively in and with Shipping/Receiving Departments, including but not limited to, industrial truck operation, loading and unloading of trucks, pick and pack processes, and bar code driven systems. I also have a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Summary of Experience

RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES

Waukesha, WI

5/14-3/15

Shop Manager

Managed recycling facility assuring compliance with all pertinent regulations, assist in scheduling customer pick-ups, designate daily work schedule, and communicate all issues to main office in Minnesota.

STRATOSPHERE QUALITY

Various Locations

12/11-5/14

Quality Representative and Project Supervisor

I acted as a quality liaison representing an automotive manufacturer at two of their customer’s

locations to monitor all quality issues, including process observation, return parts review, and monitoring sample runs. I reported these findings and observations on a daily basis using a

reporting system that I helped to develop. Supervision of inspection, containment and sorting of suspect parts later became my major responsibilities.

SMX / PPG

Berea, KY

08/08-08/10

Supervisor

Supervised personnel involved in production, inspection, inventory control, and packaging of automobile windshields. I was responsible for performance, policy adherence, and safety of up to 30 employees. This was a contracted position and when the contract expired, I spent the next year or so actively seeking full-time employment while working various odd jobs for friends and family until the opportunity at Stratosphere Quality presented itself

CLARIANT MASTERBATCHES

McHenry, IL

09/03-06/08

Extrusion and Mixing Supervisor

Supervised employees involved in plastic colorant extrusion from batching and mixing of raw materials to strand extrusion to proper packaging. Responsibilities included order scheduling, personnel decisions, inventory control, and shipping and receiving.

WEST WIND FARMS

Burlington, WI

05/03-06/08

Groom

I was employed as part-time farm hand on a privately owned equine facility. Responsibilities included barn, stall, and pasture upkeep as well as monitoring and care of seven horses.

AMEROCK CORPORATION

Rockford, IL

03/00-12/02

Production Supervisor

I supervised primary and secondary manufacturing facets of window and cabinetry components, including die-cast molding, blanking, tapping, CNC, and plastic injection molding. I also assisted

in the initial implementation of Lean Manufacturing Practices.

CUSTOMIZED TRANSPORTATION, INC.

Janesville, WI

08/98-01/00

Production Supervisor

Operations Mgr. (promoted May 1999)

I supervised/managed a unionized sequencing and sub-assembly facility supplying parts to the General Motors facility in Janesville, WI in a timely manner. Union relations, safety, and adherence to Lean Manufacturing Practices were primary responsibilities, along with dock supervision which included loading and unloading of trucks using a bar code system to insure loading of correct components.

EX-TECH PLASTICS, INC.

Richmond, IL

08/94-08/98

Production Supervisor

I supervised a 7-line extrusion operation from mixing raw ingredients to production of sheet plastic for packaging purposes. I was also a member and director of the plant

Safety Committee and involved in ISO 9000 certification process.

HARGER LIGHTNING PROTECTION, INC.

Mundelein, IL

09/92-08/94

Plant Manager

I managed a modern manufacturing and distribution facility. I was responsible for the purchasing of raw materials and finished goods, inventory control, personnel decisions, and production scheduling. Helped implement computerized product flow system.

BADE CYCLE AND FITNESS

Des Plaines, IL

12/83-9/92

Store Manager

I managed a retail cycling and fitness center. All aspects of directing such an operation were within areas of responsibility, with particular focus on purchasing, inventory, and customer service.

Educational Background

B.A. in English, 1978, from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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