Herbert J. Schoepke
Mechanicsville, Va 23111
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Profile:
• Accomplished seasoned professional supervisor, with increased levels of responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in production supervision, Materials planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma green belt,
Quality defect tracker, 5’s, and ability to find ways to increase efficiencies on the manufacturing line.
• History in creating effective working relationship with co-workers, line associates, and customers by using
abilities to analyze people and problems, and what motivates them to work better and more effectively.
Experience:
Plant Manager
Carry-on-Trailer
Montross, Va
April 2014 to Oct. 2014
- Oversee plant of 40 employees and 2 supervisors
- Control labor costs, material inventory and plant efficiencies
- Interview and hire new employees
- Set up Quality control on the line and in weld shop
- Work with other managers to help plant increase efficiency and decrease labor costs
Production Supervisor
Hill Phoenix Refrigeration
Colonial Heights, Va
April 2012 to Aprilt 2014
• Oversee line of 30 or more associates in assembly of stand alone refrigeration units.
• Input and verify payroll, vacations, and attendance.
• Work daily on 5’s, safety, and efficiencie cpportunities.
• Train new associates, and reevaluated older associates to make line more effective.
• Implement materials validation process to line. Increased efficiency by 25%.
Production Supervisor
Bridgewater Interiors
Lansing, MI
October 2011 to April 2012
Oversee 2nd row seat building line of up to 55 operators
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• Input and verify payroll, vacations and attendance on a weekly basis
• Work daily on 5’s, safety and efficiency opportunities.
• Interview and train new operators.
Production supervisor
Dakkota Intergrated Industrys
Holt, MI
January 2010 to October 2011
• Oversee overhead, doors, and pick and pack lines with up to 50 associates.
• Prepare daily job assignments and evaluate temp to hire workers.
• Input and verify payroll, vacations and attendance.
• Work on 5’s, safety, and lean opportunities on daily basis.
Production Supervisor
Lear Corporation
Mason, MI
January 1999 to January 2010
• Oversee seating Assembly line with up to 80 associates.
• Prepare daily job assignments and address ergonomic issues.
• Experience at working with union on daily basis.
• Part of many new line and product startups, started up second shift for new line.
Education:
Central Michigan University
• Masters of Science in Business April 2001
Saginaw Valley State University
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration April 1991