Jim Zimmerman
Palatine IL *0074
*******@*****.***
Summary
Proven track record of running day to day job shop operations which includes work scheduling and assignments, checking equipment, quoting jobs, working with vendors and customers and troubleshooting equipment maintenance issues. In addition, have over 10 years’ experience in powder coating and extensive knowledge of pre-treatment of painted parts.
Employment History
Production Manager - 2014 to Present Alton services Broadview Il
Managed day to day operations
Kept records utilizing QuickBooks
Increased sales by 60% each of last two years by working with customers to provide quality products in a timely manner
Handled scheduling of job production and assignments for two shifts
Responsible for purchasing of all paint, powder and supplies
Production Supervisor - 2013 to 2014 Mecalax Franklin Park IL
Managed Powder Coating line for 2 shifts
Responsible for product quality
Responsible for production and on time delivery
Supervisor – 2010 to 2013 Polyoscience Niles Il
Responsible for day to day operation of Powder Coat line.
Increased productivity through finding better ways to hang line parts as well as implementing more effective ways to do the job
Team Leader – 2005 to 2010 Weber Grill Palatine Il
Responsible for Powder coat line
Responsible for pretreatment washer which is the process of prepping parts to enable paint to adhere to the parts
Education
Washburn Trade School – Chicago, IL
Harper College – Palatine, IL
Water Treatment Certificate – Chicago, IL
Various Powder Coating training through different vendors
Other Experience
20 years’ experience as Machine Welder, CNC Machinist and Fabricator
Knowledge of liquid painting on various types of material
References available upon request.