CHUCK WITTIG
Blakely Drive
Plainfield,
IL 60585
(815) 439-
9139
*******@*********.***
OBJECTIVE Solid experience in Production and Operations Management.
Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to interact
positively with all levels of
management. Proven skills in instructing and
motivating co-workers.
Committed to high work ethics and employee
safety.
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Experience
2008-2010 Com ED. Chicago, IL - A northern IL electric utility company
Field Supervisor
. Responsible for supervising Field and Meter Services
department.
. Manage a staff of 20 field employees
. Implement daily and weekly work plan.
. Assist with classroom and field training.
. Coordinate work flow between departments.
Major Accomplishments
. Improved work related injury record of personnel from
prior year.
. Increased productivity by 15 percent over prior year.
2000-2008 Sealy, Inc. Batavia, IL - A mattress and bedding company
Production Supervisor
. Responsible for supervising mattress construction area.
. Managed staff of 40 employees.
. Prepare night schedules to meet production schedules.
. Health and Safety Coordinator. Emergency Response Team
member.
. Safety Investigation and Reports. Safety/Ergo Committee
member.
. Implement Continuous Improvement program. Lean manufacturing.
. Waste Reduction. Process step reductions. 6S improvements.
. Kaizen Events and tools. Hr x Hr boards-Labor improvements.
. Floor Space reductions. Kanbans/Supermarkets. Schedule
Completion.
Major Accomplishments
. Initiated a health and safety training program for night shift.
. Improvement of labor costs and plant waste reduction.
1997 - 2000 NICOR GAS, Naperville, IL - A natural gas utility company
Operations Supervisor
. Responsible for servicing of residential and commercial
accounts for a three county area.
. Managed a staff of 25 field employees.
. Coordinated field training for southern region.
. Prepared monthly schedules to meet company objectives.
Major Accomplishments:
. Increased employee productivity 20% by improving work
routing.
. Achieved company goal for priority response time. The
goal had not been met by the prior management team.
. Special recognition by the company for handling a major
gas emergency.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
. Assured customer satisfaction with service contractors.
. Negotiated resolutions to customer complaints.
. Handled emergency repairs to HVAC equipment.
Major Accomplishments:
. Conducted bi-annual training courses for contractors.
. Certified to perform residential energy audits in
Illinois.
1992-1997 SBD, JOHNSON CONTROLS, Milwaukee, WI - A battery manufacturer
Group Leader
. Supervised an 8 member work team with cleaning, testing and
packing of large batteries.
. Reviewed final electrical testing before shipment to
customers.
Major Accomplishments:
. Initiated a new procedure for an innovative conveyor
system to streamline testing and shipping of batteries.
. Implemented ergonomic and safety improvements to package
batteries. Received special citation for increasing
group productivity.
EDUCATION
. B.A. in Business Management and Communication, Concordia
University, Mequon,WI
. Continuing education courses included: Supervisory
Management, Organizational Skills, Diversity Training and
Business Ethics.
. Certificate in Heating and Air Conditioning systems - 1
year program, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee,
WI.
PERSONAL DATA
. Volunteer Big Brother for a 9 year old boy.
. Volunteer Plainfield Community Television.
. Volunteer coach for Plainfield Soccer Association.