Production/Maintenance Supervisor

Jerry Becker

* ** ******** ****** * ergus Falls, MN 56537 - 1354 7 63 -269 - 2120 (C) **********@*****.***

"It is my privilege to recommend Jerry Becker for any positions he may pursue in the future. I have really appreciated his 'CAN DO'

attitude response for our company. When others said no, Jerry made every effort to make it happen, a fact that anyone can hold in

high value in today's fast paced business climate … In short, I believe Jerry would be a welcome addition to any company that values

employee dedication, timely response, flexibility, and a 'Customer Friendly' attitude that I believe all of us could use more of."

Russ Lentz, Buyer – Hartje Lumber, Inc.

PROFILE Highly motivated individual with diverse experience in production, fabrication, supervision, operations, and

equipment maintenance. Exceptional technical, mechanical, and hands-on aptitude and abilities. Solid

organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills. Initiates innovative projects and

oversees them to successful outcomes. Decisive work and leadership styles that promote respect and loyalty.

Enthusiastic and reliable with incomparable work ethic and verifiable record of accomplishments.

Competencies include:

Prototype development

Project management Plant budgeting

Production supervision Robotic operations OSHA/Job site safety

Equipment operation

Operations management Metal fabricating

Equipment maintenance Conveyor systems Welding

Contractor relations Food processing Overhead crane operation

Extensive customer service equipment Forklift operation

Employee relations Blueprint reading Shipping and receiving

Job bidding/quoting

W O R K H I S T O R Y WEST CENTRAL TURKEYS/HORMEL FOODS Pelican Rapids, MN

Maintenance Supervisor 2013-Present

Repair and maintain food processing and packaging equipment for division of Hormel Foods. Responsible for 21

heat/steam ovens, 17 coolers/freezers, 13 electric forklifts, 19 electric riding pallet jacks, 13 electric push pallet jacks, 38

manual pallet jacks, 19 electric/manual (sliding, roll-up, lift) doors. Supervise approximately 7 to 10 food-processing

mechanics depending on the situation.

Willmar, MN

JENNIE-O/HORMEL FOODS

Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing Department 2011-2013

Performed maintenance on food processing mills, including vacuum pumps, blenders, various meat pumps, and

Townsend-Marel prototypes. Provided analysis for improved operation of ILinkers which were approved and incorporated.

Minneapolis, MN

WHEELING PITTSBURGH STEEL CORPORATION – Wheeling Corrugating

Operations Manager 2000-2010

Scheduled and managed entire workforce for this leading fabricator of roll-formed steel products including inside sales,

shipping and receiving, accounting, maintenance, and approximately 40 union production workers. Hired, trained,

coached, mentored, and dismissed employees.

Production Supervisor 1990-1996

Supervised efficient production of all steel roofing and siding materials according to customers' specifications. Consistently

maintained on-time shipping record.

Delano, MN

CALBRANDT, INC (formerly MOTION CONTROLS, INC)

Production Manager 1996-2000

Managed fabrication of electrical/hydraulic power units for railcar movers and gate openers. *Received Sentry Loss Control

Service commendation stating: "I believe that he (Jerry) is directly responsible for your company's outstanding loss record by

diligently applying good Loss Control and safety standards." – Noel Gilliland, Senior Loss Control Consultant (04/20/1999)

Clearfield, UT

MINNESOTA RUBBER & PLASTICS

Production Manager Sub-Contractor 1996

Set up 66,000-s.f. manufacturing shop to rubber line pipe for Kennecott Utah Copper; on-site job inspection and repairs.

Completed manufacturing facility within all guidelines and timeframe.

Eden Prairie, MN

AEROLIFT INC

Production Supervisor 1982-1990

Supervised metal fabricating of bi-fold doors for airplane hangars and large buildings with significant focus in prototype

development. Bid jobs, quoted prices, supervised production.

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CERTIFICATIONS Welding up to 1" thick – Braun Intertek Certification

CPR Certification and First Aid – American Heart Association

CONTINUING Eden Prairie, MN

HENNEPIN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

EDUCATION Major Coursework: Metallurgy and Supervision 2010-2011

Fluid Power Technology I Computers in Manufacturing

Industrial Electricity I and II Intro to Programmable Controllers

Pneumatic Circuit/Air Logic Forklift Operation and Maintenance

Pneumatic Components Blueprint Reading

OSHA Compliance Rigging Inspection and Signal

Shipping and Receiving Fundamentals of Rigging

WORKSHOPS Blaine, MN

PURDUE UNIVERSITY – Blue Green Alliance Foundation

Green Power Specialist Training 2010-2011

Dumpster Dive – 02/11

Energy Management – 01/11

Sustainability in Practice – 09/10

Green Chemistry – 09/10

Water Conservation – 09/10

Pollution Solutions – 08/10

Additional and numerous workshops, seminars, and CEU's

MILITARY UNITED STATES ARMY

SP 4 – Transportation 1976-1979

Light Vehicle Drivers Course Fort Leonard Wood, MO

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Truck Driver's Training 37 Transportation Group Mannheim, Germany

COMMUNITY Assistant Scout Master – Boy Scouts of America

Chairman – Church Board of Trustees

Chairman – Church Building Committee

AWARDS Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America

Order of Arrow – Boy Scouts of America

Runner-up Soldier of the Cycle – U.S. Army

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