Jeffrey D. Militzer
East Leroy, MI 49051
Phone 269-***-****
E-mail **********@*****.***
Objective
. Continue my professional and personal growth with a strong,
progressive company.
Work Experience
8/2006 - 6/2009
Spartan Motors, Inc.; Charlotte, MI
Production Supervisor
. Manage multiple teams of hourly employees (up to 60 individuals per
team).
. Manage employee issues, disciplinary actions and emergency situations
during the shift.
. Provide coverage for Supervisors, Plant Manager and Manufacturing
Director during extended periods of absence.
. Lead numerous small groups in production, safety and quality problem
solving processes.
. Monitor and manage all aspects of production operations from incoming
material quality and quantity thru the production process to quality
of final product.
. Maintained and tracked labor hours to assure cost and production goals
were met or exceeded.
. Network and communicate with suppliers, customers and internal support
groups to ensure the production of world class Fire Trucks.
. Develop, assess, monitor and revise production processes in order to
meet production goals and targets.
. Assessment and ongoing development of Supervisors, Team Leaders and
Hourly Associates for promotions, temporary assignments and permanent
hire.
2004 - 2006
Benteler Automotive; Galesburg, MI
Production Superintendent
. Manage multiple teams of hourly employees (up to 40 individuals per
team).
. Manage employee issues, disciplinary actions and emergency situations
during the shift.
. Provide coverage for 3rd shift superintendent during extended periods
of absence.
. Monitor and manage all aspects of production operations from incoming
material quality and quantity thru the production process to quality
of final product.
. Network and communicate with suppliers and customers to ensure the
production of world-class products.
. Develop, assess, monitor and revise production processes in order to
meet production goals and targets.
. Assessment and ongoing development of supervisors, line coordinators
and hourly employees for promotions, temporary assignments and
permanent hire.
2003-2004
Lear Technologies, LLC; Mason, MI
Production Supervisor
. Manage multiple teams of hourly employees (up to 35 individuals on
each team).
. Monitor and manage all aspects of production operations from incoming
material quality and quantity thru the production process to quality
of final product.
. Network and communicate with suppliers and customers to ensure the
production of top quality products.
. Assess and monitor production process to meet production goals and
targets.
. Fill in as Shift Superintendent on an ongoing basis.
. Assign as Interim 1st Shift Superintendent.
2000 - 2003
General Motors Corporation; Pontiac, MI
Production Supervisor
. Manage multiple teams of hourly employees (up to 50 individuals per
team).
. Monitor and manage all aspects of production operations from incoming
material quality and quantity thru the production process to quality
of final product.
. Network and communicate with suppliers and customers to ensure top
quality products.
. Assess and monitor production process to meet production goals and
targets.
2000 - 1999
Oakland County Community Mental Health; Pontiac, Mi
Case Manager
. Implement and manage treatment plans for a caseload of 30 - 35
developmentally disabled children and their families.
. Network and communicate with multiple community agencies, including
school, courts and insurance companies to advocate and secure optimum
services for clients and their families.
1998 - 1999
Lapeer County Friend of the Court; Lapeer, MI
Enforcement Officer
. Manage and enforce support, custody and parenting time orders for
approximately 1500 divorce, custody and support matters.
. Conduct informal hearing, mediations, investigations and interviews
with the parties and their children to develop support, parenting time
and custody recommendations for the Court.
. Testify in court hearings and trials as to my investigations and
recommendations.
Deputized and dispatched as a Court Officer by the Lapeer County
Sheriff's Department for the purpose of arresting, detaining and
transporting individuals at the Courts request.
1998 - 1996
Lapeer County Community Mental Health; Lapeer, MI
Case Manager
. Develop, design and implement a program that serviced up to 15
severely emotionally and behaviorally disabled children and their
families.
. Advocate and support the children and their families in Court and
educational venues.
. Work to maintain these children in their natural homes by providing
individual counseling, respite and behavior modification for the
children.
. Provide individual, couples and family counseling, behavior
modification training and referrals for community services for the
parents and siblings.
. Provide services for all other members of the family based on their
identified needs.
1994 - 1996
Alternatives for Children and Families; Flint, MI
Case Manager
. Manage caseload of 30 - 35 children placed in foster care settings for
abuse and neglect.
. Work with families to fulfill Court Orders and return children to
their natural home settings, if possible.
. Monitor visitation and completion of Court Ordered services.
. Attend and testify in Court hearings as to parental progress and made
recommendations regarding temporary and permanent placements.
. Conduct home studies and completed termination petitions at the
Court's request.
Education
2001 - 2005
University of Phoenix
Detroit, MI
. Master of Business Administration
. Completed 13 credits toward degree
. 3.52 GPA
1991 - 1994
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
. Bachelor of Arts
. Dual Concentration of Sociology & Criminal Justice
1990 - 1991
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
. Transferred to pursue Bachelor degree
Professional Memberships
. Served 2 years as Treasurer and 6 months as Divisional Representative
for Professional Managers Network
. State of Michigan - Registered Social Worker
Skills/Abilities
. Ability to Manage, Motivate and Work with Diverse and Often Difficult
Individuals
. Able to Work Effectively in Multiple Environments
. Strong Mentoring Skills
. Well Organized, Able to Meet Deadlines
. Ability to Coordinate Multiple Tasks
. Highly Motivated, Self-Starter
. Excellent Written and Verbal Skills
. Work Well Independently and in Groups
. Excellent Communicator