MICHAEL WHITAKER, a manufacturing leader with ** years of industry

experience Contact Information: 414-***-**** ad398f@r.postjobfree.com MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

Wacker Neuson, Menomonee Falls, WI Nov 2022 to Current 1st Shift Supervisor This position Supervises the schedule of the production process from start to finish. This can involve managing complex schedules, including the delivery of raw materials, time spent manufacturing products, and transportation and storage of completed products. Assisted with daily staffing, time and attendance and overtime management

• Recognized performance when applicable, follows the disciplinary process when applicable • Ensured production workflow and adherence to production schedule

• Trained and worked to improve effectivity of the training program

• Helped resolve machine and process interruptions

• Completed production processes by monitoring progress, expediting material flow and work results, and managing corrective actions

• Improved process workflow by eliminating stoppages, analyzing delays; testing new methods

• Recorded production by completing daily shift production reports, which included calculating yields and recoveries

• Maintained process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and challenges between shifts

• Maintained working relationship with Union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

PENTAIR, Brookfield, WI Jan 2022 to Nov 2022 2nd Shift Supervisor (SITE CLOSURE) This position Supervises the entire operations of the facility on Second Shift by leveraging Lean methodology to identify issues in efficiency and implement improvements.

Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and manage teams to meet those goals

Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance

Assist with the selection and onboarding process for new production employees Conduct annual reviews for staff performance

Ensure compliance with professional standards such as safety and customer requirements Monitor and prioritize workflow of production to meet customer commitments Participates and supports plant 5S initiative, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized workplace

ER WAGNER, Menomonee Falls, WI 2019 to 2021 3rd Shift Supervisor

• Assisted with daily staffing, time and attendance and overtime management

• Recognized performance when applicable, follows the disciplinary process when applicable • Ensured production workflow and adherence to production schedule

• Trained and worked to improve effectivity of the training program

• Helped resolve machine and process interruptions

• Maintained a clean and safe work operation

• Provided problem solving support and direction to teams on 3rd Shift AAM CASTING, Menomonee Falls, WI 2018 to 2019 3rd Shift Supervisor This position supervised production outcomes on 3rd Shift by managing all faucets of the employee lifecycle; including, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management. • Maintained production processes by observing process output and recommending process adjustments

• Completed production processes by monitoring progress, expediting material flow and work results, and managing corrective actions

• Improved process workflow by eliminating stoppages, analyzing delays; testing new methods

• Recorded production by completing daily shift production reports, which included calculating yields and recoveries

• Maintained process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and challenges between shifts

• Maintained working relationship with Union, where applicable, by complying with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Maintained safe, secure, and healthy production process environment by adhering to all standards and policies

PERELES BROTHERS, Milwaukee, WI 2018 to 2018 1st Shift Supervisor (SITE CLOSURE) This position supported business objectives in the daily management of the operations by providing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Molding areas on First Shift.

• Establish departmental goals and objectives that are regularly monitored and communicated • Meet production schedules, targeting 100% on time delivery

• Administered safety policies and procedures

• Administer a continual improvement and 5s environment TECHNIPLAS, Nashotah, WI 2017 to 2018 3rd Shift Supervisor Oversaw plant production within designated area by training, evaluating and supervising employees who ranged from entry level to semi-skilled, who were responsible for performing standard processes. • Trained and supervised hourly employee to meet established criteria in production, quality, and safety

• Ensured compliance with company quality assurance policies and established standards, such as ISO/IATF 16949

• Conducted safety reviews and meetings for assigned employees to promote efficient compliance with safety policies

• Managed production schedules to ensure that the necessary product is available for processing and optimum efficiency may be obtained

• Managed areas’ Lean processes to report problems and monitoring corrective actions • Monitored statistical process control data, quality concerns and other production related data to maintain or increase production efficiency

• Reviewed new setup and operation plans to ensure appropriate manpower to meet projected production schedules

• Facilitated implementation of continuous improvement principles and procedures, i.e., Kaizen events, by assuming a leadership role in the continuous improvement initiative, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

REXNORD, Grafton, WI 1999 to 2016 Set-up Technician/Cell Leader This position managed all 3 shifts of manufacturing cell.

• Maintained and set-up of heavy machinery, injection molding, filter, changing of nozzles tips, and heater bans

• Programmer and certified forklift operator

• Acted as primary process technician and controller of products, which included troubleshooting, data entry, report writing and record keeping

• Acted as a liaison with Sales, Administration and Engineering regarding developments and problems

EDUCATION

WAUKESHA COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Waukesha, WI 2010 to 2013 Injection Molding Certificate Program

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