David M. Ullemeyer
***** ********* ****** 440-***-****
Eastlake, OH 44095 ******@***.***
Objective
Challenging position as a production supervisor in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Work Experience
June 2006 – May 2008
KraftMaid Cabinetry Orwell, Ohio
Supervisor
Supervised workforce in KraftMaid’s Finishing Department Plant #3. Managed the finishing of
cabinet doors and drawer fronts in both Cefla and Glazeline operations.
Managed employee safety, ensured strict quality standards were maintained and production
levels achieved.
Assured the timely movement of product through lines to maintain JIT production flow.
Trained employees in safety, quality, the importance of continuous improvement, and
adhering to company policies.
Managed department discipline, scheduling, timekeeping, employee relations and employee
training.
Aug 2004 – Dec 2005
Aerotek Automotive Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturing Associate
Supervised workforce at the Ford Motor Company Engine Plant #1. Machined and assembled
engine cylinder head components in its new automated agile manufacturing facility.
Managed employee safety, adhere to strict quality standards, enforcing company policies and
insure continuous production of CNC machinery.
Organized personnel in the result of equipment breakdowns along with troubleshooting
equipment faults, and decision making resulting from CNC machinery nonconformance.
Managed personnel and machinery in the assembly of engine cylinder head components.
Insured quality standards and production quotas are met.
Trained personnel in the operation of production robots.
Aug 2003 – Sep 2004
Cooper Standard Automotive Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturing Supervisor
Supervised hourly workforce or 35 – 40 in the plastic extrusion and secondary manufacturing
operations.
Managed employee safety, product quality, employee relations and work performance
pertaining to plastic extrusion of automotive body side molding.
Oversaw extrusion productivity and manpower productivity in secondary operations.
Instrumental in achieving productivity yield increase on extrusion operation and the initiation
of process standard guidelines in secondary operation.
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May 2002 – Sep 2002
Midland Steel Products Cleveland, Ohio
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Worked with operating supervisors to insure quality product with on time delivery in a fast paced
environment.
Directed employee inspections of product, supervised operators to assure quality of product
in a QS 9000 plant, through measurements, and calculations of blueprints.
Troubleshot operations to insure continuous improvement
Improved quality of product by using IPC (Six Sigma) statistical studies.
LTV Steel, Cleveland Works Cleveland, Ohio 1986 - 2001
Area Supervisor: Roll Shop 1994 - 2001
Managed Turn mill supervisors and 40 hourly employees in processing unit with annual budget of
$6 million.
Managed work safety, maintained roll quality, ISO 9002, Integrated Process Control (Six
Sigma), inventory and supply control, purchasing, employee development, grievance
procedures, scheduling, budgeting, project management and coordination for continuous
operation department.
Member of a management team made up of maintenance, operations and technical support
members to assist operations department in continuous improvement.
Developed organizational improvements to facilitate material and production flow in more
efficient and cost-effective manner, increasing roll grinder production.
Conducted, implemented grinding wheel studies to improve wheel life and reduce cost and
mill cobble rate. Estimated annual savings $250,000. Received General Managers Award
for achievement.
Improved roll quality through continuous modification and improvement in quality standards.
Analyzed employee work environment resulting in extensive ergonomic and safety
improvements.
Wrote departmental training manual.
Installed, implemented, and coordinated all activities pertaining to capital roll grinder
installation upgrade.
Member of Profile, Shape and Gauge Team; instrumental in design and coordination of
capital upgrade project.
Increased roll grinding productivity in roll shop.
Roller: 84” Hot Strip Mill 1990 - 1994
Senior operating supervisor for operation of 84” Hot Strip Mill.
Managed employee safety, maintaining product quality, system wide troubleshooting to
insure continuous production, supervision of mill personnel and auxiliary units, working with
teams to improve production quality and mill performance.
Received General Managers Award for reduction of quality defects.
Education
University of Akron BSBA Industrial Management
Lakeland Community College 2009 Studying Engineering Tech.
Special Training
Several training programs in technical areas and management including:
Kronos
Microsoft Word, Excel and Lotus Notes
Statistical Process Control (Six Sigma)
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