Quality Management

Stephen C. Schwenker

Columbia, SC ***** 803-***-**** *******.*********@*****.***

Senior-Level Production Supervisor

Advertising Representative Receiving Clerk Production Management

Detail-oriented and focused production supervisor with over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and production industries. Skilled in directing operations and activities within production areas. Strong organizational skills, leadership, and thorough knowledge related to production processes to achieve organizational goals by utilizing lean and 5S manufacturing principles to minimize costs, product quality, labor efficiency, timely delivery, and safety.

Resource Allocation & Utilization

Safety Assurance & Mitigation

Six Sigma

Personnel Training & Management

Process Improvement

Inventory Management & Control

Quality Control & Assurance

Mechanical Aptitude

Production Scheduling

Operations Management

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

Cost Control & Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manpower/Rockwell Automation, Lexington, SC

Inventory & Shipping Receiving Clerk, 2013-2016

Helmed logistics assignments including location, shipping processes, and receiving parts to ensure continual production.

Handled unloading and loading of trucks; checked in products; and maintained cycle count program.

Picked and organized delivery of products; analyzed inventory transactions for accuracy and obsolescence; and managed inventory database.

Demonstrated proper safety in workplace, participated in 5S, and reported and delivered corrective actions.

Initiated a team-work environment, established positive and respectful relationships, and engaged in process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Oversaw common recycling areas, updated database on movement of inventory, and complied with company values, policies, and standards.

Environmental Progress, Lexington, SC

Advertising Representative, 2011-2012

Promoted company and products through customer education and presentation of articles on water quality, company performance, and stability.

Conducted home demonstrations showcasing quality results with customer water supply.

Established rapport with potential customers, pinpointed health benefits and cost savings, and successfully closed sales.

Recognized in the top 10% of producers with an average closing rate of 25%.

Intertape Polymer Group, Columbia, SC

Production Supervisor, 1977 - 2008

Directed production processes and assisted in manufacturing departments to resolve production or quality problems.

Controlled production schedules and personnel, delegated tasks, and conducted performance assessments.

Audited performance quality and productivity on floor activities, delivered process adjustments, and established corrective actions.

Compiled reports daily productivity, yields, and downtimes.

Slashed core change time by 60% to boost productivity by implementing SMED training.

Reduced downtime by 70% and saved $700K annually due to SMED training implementations.

Sustained ‘no lost time’ safety record by training in teams and daily performance monitoring.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Performance Appraisal Training, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC

RCRA Haz Waste and DOT HAZMAT, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC

Assertiveness Training, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Team Facilitation and Team Management Skills, Cornelius and Associates, Columbia, SC

Fire and Chemical Safety First Aid CPR SMED DMAIC

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