KEVIN D. SAMPSON
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Goal oriented, results Production Manager career spanning 10+ years in supervisory/management roles in
window/glass/ plastic injection molding /food & beverage packaging production manufacturing environments
that focus heavily on LEAN principles, Kaizen, 5S programs, and the continuous improvement of all
production lines and supporting areas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pactiv Corp
Production Supervisor 07/2012 – 05/2013 Bedford Park, IL
Examine daily labor, documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness,
accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine
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personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
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Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages,
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backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management,, production, or engineering.
Knowledge of SAP or Oracle systems used to data production plastics extrusion, & plastics injection
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molding
GMP, HACCP, & AIB knowledge rules and regulations
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Serious Energy
Plant Supervisor 11/2010 – 05/2012 Chicago, IL
Assisted in designing the window and commercial glass line process and set up all equipment. Schedule
production orders and purchased materials for production line.
• Assisted in the overall process of plant operations, purchasing inventory, shipping &receiving and
transporting materials using forklift.
• Develop a high performance work team with high levels of associate morale, satisfaction, and
performance.
• Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to
those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data.
Milgard Window & Door
Glass Department Supervisor 06/2009 – 11/2010 Aurora, IL
Plan, organize and direct the glass manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective
return on assets.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment
needs.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
• Supervise individuals to move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production
areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other
equipment
Scientific Window Manufacturing
Production Supervisor 06/2007 – 08/2009 Chicago, IL
Improves manpower utilization within existing departments. Train and develop employees on the overall
process of window and glass manufacturing.
Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions,
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managing one’s own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior.
Help associates succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance
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communication to support development.
Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems.
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Clearview Window Manufacturing
Operations Manager 03/2004 – 09/2007 Chicago, IL
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports stratiegic initiatives.
Work to establish management practices throughtout assigned areas which include employee positive
involvement with opportunity for construction input and action.
• Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies
• Estblish group and individual accountablilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving
and cost reduction
• Assisted in designing of product lines and development of employee skills
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety
attitudes
VOLUNTEER
Precinct Captain of 7th Ward Chicago, IL
• Develop and maintain activities for youth and seniors
• Assist Alderman with campaign and re-election process
• Organize block club cleanliness activities
• Develop a position relationship with campaign workers and neighbors
EDUCATION
Coyne American Institute
Certificate in Electrical Maintenance/ Construction Chicago, IL
AC DC Motors, PLC’s
Certification for AAMA Product Testing of Windows Chicago, IL
Reference Available on Request