Production Manager

Br ian J. Essenberg

*** ******* **., *** *******, IL 60016 847-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/brianessenberg

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OB J E C T I V E

Employment in operations management, utilizing my technical and communication skills with a desire to exceed expectations and excel within the company.

E DUC AT I ON

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana-Champaign, IL Major: Technical Systems Management Minor: Business Bachelor of Science Degree WOR K E X P E R I E N C E

Koch Foods, Inc Chicago, IL May 2015 - October 2015 Production Manager

Monitor plant operation for efficiency and safety

Ensure that all processing departments meet hourly and daily production quotas, monitor and improve employee efficiency, and ensure all departments have sufficient equipment to produce without unnecessary downtime

Directly manage 5 processing departments, motivate employees, and handle interpersonal conflicts

Update production schedules daily, keep detailed records of machine downtime and employee accidents, and conduct weekly inventory audits

Coordinate with packaging departments and quality assurance to make certain that all food products are inspected for quality and within customer specifications

Experience managing union employees, becoming familiar with job: duties, benefits, grievances, documentation, and discipline processes Des Plaines Park District Des Plaines, IL May 2014 – August 2015 Aquatics Facility Manager

Supervise staff of 90+ including; Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguards, and Pool Attendants

Maintain facility standards and prepare aquatic facility for opening and closing, ensure equipment and supplies are in operational condition

Manage all aspects of lifeguard and Aquatic department staffing, including; hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and providing effective leadership and supervision

Des Plaines Park District Des Plaines, IL May 2013 – August 2013 Assistant Aquatics Facility Manager

Supervise and ensure the safety for a staff of 50 lifeguards

Prepare and conduct regular lifeguard training sessions, and audits of staff, ensuring high standards are maintained

Represent the Park District during routine procedures and operations AC T I V I T I E S

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Charitable Organization September 2001- Present Service Member

Participate in annual JDRF Walk to raise awareness and support funding of research

Volunteer at various events to help build support within the community Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Social Fraternity September 2010 – May 2015 House Manager / Founding Father

Helped to reestablish our fraternity chapter at the University of Illinois

Maintain a clean and safe environment and educate fellow student members of policies within the Chapter House Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Group Service Group August 2010 – June 2014 Service Member

Sort and organize donations through the intake process at the local Restore

Helped construct homes being built for the less fortunate members of the community L I C E N S E S / C E RT I F I C AT I ON S

CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified Ellis and Associates, Inc. May 2010 License No. 101-102-1012-7886

Lift Truck Operator May 2015

Certification

Walkie Pallet Jack, Rider, and Sit-Down Forklift

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