Profile

Professional manager with a solid background in team building, production scheduling, regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing principles and ISO 9000.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily embrace cultural differences. Thrive in fast paced environments, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Excellent team-building skills.

Skills Summary

Communications: Internal/External

Team building and mentoring

Safety and regulatory compliance

Project management Resource planning and management

Six Sigma knowledge

Professional leadership

Detail oriented with big picture vision

General HR functions

Production planning and scheduling

Professional customer service

Professional Experience

MANAGEMENT

Supervise production personnel

Resource management and purchasing

Capital expenditure research and approval

Implement lean manufacturing principals

Scheduling production activities

Hire new employees and conduct orientation

COMMUNICATIONS

Vendor management

Resource negotiations and purchasing

Liaison to quality departments

Authored, published and implemented regulatory programs

Liaison to all regulatory inspectors

Internal communications lead: employee relations, safety, training, disciplinary and conflict resolution

Direct customer contact and meetings

Employment History

PRECISION COATINGS INC. – Saint Paul, MN

Production Supervisor, June 2011 to Present, Supervise 20 production employees

VOGEL CUSTOM MANUFACTURING – Minneapolis, MN

Plant Manager, June 2002 to August 2009, Supervise 30 employees

SLIPFIX INC. – Elk River, MN

Project Manager, February 2002 to June 2002, Supervise 3 employees

A & L LABORATORIES – Minneapolis, MN

Production Manager, October 2001 to January 2002, Supervise 25 employees

DAVIS FROST INC. – Minneapolis, MN

Production Manager, 1999 to 2001, Supervise 25 employees

EASIWAY SYSTEMS INC. – Delano, MN

Plant Manager, 1994 to 1999

UTILITY CHEMICALS INC. – Cambridge, MN

Production Manager, 1990 to 1994

Accomplishments

Implemented Lean Manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and be more cost effective. Saved $150,000 in one year with lean manufacturing practices.

Directed company from a break even business to a profitable business.

Led plant to become first plant to win Safety Award for Least Lost Time Accidents within the corporation.

Designated safety director authoring comprehensive plant safety program to include all OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT regulations.

Education

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY – Villa Nova, PA

Lean Six Sigma Certification

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY – St. Cloud, MN

Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering

ANOKA RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Coon Rapids, MN

Associate’s Degree in General Studies with Pre Engineering emphasis

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