Ave. 317-***-****
Shelbyville, In. Cell
West Alexandria,
OH 45381
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OBJECTIVE I desire to leverage over 25 years of experience in
manufacturing and production in a position that will provide
challenges and opportunities with an organization that values
success and the success of its employees.
CAREER SUMMARY Over 25 years experience in the manufacturing and production
environment.
Over 16 years experience with offset printing.
Over 12 years experience in rubber injection molding.
Over 6 years of experience in a multi-shift, non-union
environment performing managerial tasks such as employee
reviews, work scheduling, conflict resolution and employee
development, training, safety, and continuous improvement.
12 years experience as a Team Leader.
Over 25 years experience with lift trucks.
Over 7 years experience managing shift as Production
Supervisor.
Highly developed and valued interpersonal and communication
skills.
Working knowledge of OSHA/safety regulations in manufacturing
environment.
2007 promoted to Production Manager of 3 shift operation.
Employment Jan. 1994- current Standard Register Corp. Shelbyville Indiana
Production Supervisor (Jan. 2003 - 2007, Production Manager currently )
Oversee Plant production on all 3 shifts including warehouse and shipping
personnel.
Responsible for personnel matters on all 3 shifts.
Responsible for personnel training on all 3 shifts.
70 associates report directly.
Work with Maintenance department including preventative maintenance
program.
Oversee employee evaluations and disciplinary actions up to and including
termination in production. Operated 3 and 4 color web and
cutsheet printing presses for 9 years.
Jan. 1982 - Jan 1994 Fruedenberg NOK Shelbyville Indiana
Production Supervisor 1991-1994 over 3 shifts of injection
molding department.
1984 - 1991 Team Leader for injection molding department,
responsible for setup and mold changing and cleaning, loading
and unloading trucks with lift truck.
1982-1984 Injection molding machine operator.
June 1980- Jan.1982 Detroit Steel Corp.
Morristown Indiana
Cold forge machine operator.
Hot forge machine operator.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
1982 Promoted to Team Leader at Freudenberg NOK.
1991 Promoted to Production Supervisor at Freudenberg NOK.
1998 Promoted to Team Leader at Standard Register.
1997 Received award for the highest production.
2002 Promoted to Production Supervisor at Standard Register.
Have received numerous attendance awards during my
manufacturing career.
June 2007 Promoted to Production Manager over all 3 shifts.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
Currently enrolled in Graduate program at Indiana Institute of
Technology - major in production management and business
management. (- 3.80 G.P.A.). Bachelor's degree achieved in May
2009.
Shelbyville Senior High School graduate 1980.
Have worked on Kaisen teams.
Trained in Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Trained in Six Sigma methodology.
Union free workplace seminars.
First Aide, CPR, and defibrillator training.
Building and facilitating teams in manufacturing atmosphere
seminars
26 years experience with clamp and lift trucks.
Employee conflict resolution seminars
9 years operating printing presses.
12 years setting up and troubleshooting rubber injection
molding machines.
COMPENSATION
Salary/benefit history and expectations provided upon request.
PERSONAL/ PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Jack Hickey ( 2 years )
3640 U.S. 35 East
West Alexandria, Ohio
Mike Conner ( 5 years )
2719 Branigin Ck. Blvd.
Franklin In. 46131
Chuck Elliott
P.O. Box 94
St. Paul, In. 47272
Professional References
Chuck Chappelow ( HR Assistant
Standard Register
1750 Miller Ave.
Shelbyville, In. 46176
317-***-****) Ex. 266
Jeff Jackson ( Quality Control Manager)
Standard Register
1750 Miller Ave.
Shelbyville In. 46176
Gordon Burnes
Standard Register ( Former Order Control and Inventory Control
Manager )
1206 Hickory Dr.
Shelbyville, In. 46176