Continuous Improvement Manager

James Schopf

Summary

Qualified Production Supervisor with 38 years of manufacturing management experience, including cross-training and scheduling employees, ordering parts, record-keeping and meeting all production deadlines. Skills

Experienced in production scheduling

Knowledgeable of quality control standards

Chemical processing expertise

Procurement specialist

Adept in working with ACE tools

Welder

Fabricater

Plumber

Electrical Troubleshooting

Understanding in Ladder/Logics

Excellent Trainer

Experience

Shift Supervisor

June 2015 to June 2017

McMaster Concrete Products - Medley, FL

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations. Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner. Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill. Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals. Plant Manager

January 2001 to June 2015

Northfield Block Co. - Mundelein, IL

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations. Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner. Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill. Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals. Plant Manager

February 1986 to December 2000

CSR Rinker - West Palm Bch, FL

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations. Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner. Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill. Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals. Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.

Education and Training

High School Diploma : 1974

Romeoville High School - Romeoville, IL

Master Blockmaker, 1998

Alpena Community College - Alpena, MI

Activities and Honors

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade 1

40Hrs. Hydraulics Training

Supervisors' Safety Training

"Arc Flash" Electrical Safety Training

1843 Funston Street, Hollywood FL 33020

Cell: 224-***-**** - ac1cmy@r.postjobfree.com

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