Douglas A. Klesen
**** ********** **., ***** ****, PA 15129
Production Supervisor-Manufacturing
** ***** ********** ******** *** supervising production, quality, safety,
and cost control for various plastic manufacturing companies. Possess
excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced in production, including
quality improvement that resulted in lower scrap rate, safety programs that
resulted in stellar safety records for production shifts, and maintenance
issues identified and repaired with minimal downtime. Experienced in
polyurethanes, polyvinylchloride's, and engineering plastics. Work and
communicate well with management and maintain strong supervisor skills to
motivate production teams.
Professional Experience
Self-Employed
2005-2010
-Managed and operated confectionary supply business, bakery, and Real
Estate Properties
-Experienced in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost reduction, and
payroll for six to nine employees
Chelsea Building Products, Supervisor
1997-2005
-Managed 15-25 employees in 12 hour rotating shift
-Met quality standards and production goals
-Responsible for communications with Emergency officials
-Responsible for training new Production employees
-Completed yearly reviews and disciplinary actions of employees, including
terminations
-Worked with Maintenance department to reduce downtime due to mechanical
failures
-Supervised, on the off shift, and, during weekends, the Tool and Die shop,
EDM room, Maintenance and Quality departments
Ensinger, Inc., Supervisor
1996-1997
-Supervised crew of 8-10 employees
-Accomplished production goals
-Maintained adequate scrap rates
-Set-up production equipment and processed material for production run
United Technologies Automotive, Supervisor 1995-1996
-Supervised 10-20 union employees
-Tier 1 automotive supplier
-Met shipping requirements to automotive assembly plants
-Tested material for production use
-Equipment calibration and set-up
Perfect Plastics, Inc., Supervisor 1990-1995
-Managed 10-12 employees on a rotating shift
-Equipment changeover and set-up
-Troubleshoot process for new tooling
-Product testing and material testing
Key Accomplishments
-Excellent safety record for shift supervisor
-Scrap reduction
-Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
Education
La Roche College - Pittsburgh, PA
B.S. in Administration and Management