Robert J Peppler

**** ******** **. **** ***** In 46835

(C) 260-***-****

ad3puo@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in a management capacity. My background, training, and experience will allow me to have a positive impact.

Skills

27 years of front-line supervisor and shift management.

Third-party Logistics

5S Lean Manufacturing

Communication- communicates effectively

People skills- works well with others

Reliability

Strong problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Team driven

Forklift certified/ trainer

Manufacturing

Work History

Shipping Manager

International Paper- Fort Wayne Indiana 3/2023-Current

Supervise 9 employees 3 per shift in the loading of corrugated boxes

Develop shipment plans and Dispatch sheet

Monitor safety of all employees

Monitor and adjust inventories at three different outsourced warehouses

Receive product into three outsourced warehouses

Bill loads that are loaded at the three outsourced warehouses

Work with customer service to provide the best service possible to all our customers

Production Supervisor

Rieke Packaging- Auburn Indiana 10/2022-2/2023

Supervise 15-30 employees in the molding and assembly of plastic and steel caps.

Monitor and enforce safety and company work rules.

Develop and schedule work according to customer needs.

Track employee production on a nightly basis and review with employees when necessary.

Participate in production meetings to cover what machines are down and what parts are short affecting orders.

Production Supervisor

Dexter Axle- Albion, In 9/12/2016- 9/16/2022

Supervise the production of axles for every kind of trailer except semi-trailers.

Manage 20 employees in welding spring pads and spindles onto axle tubes using girth welders and a friction welder.

Organize the sequence of work orders in order to feed axle assembly to fill customer orders on time.

Monitor and enforce company and safety rules to prevent recordable injuries and maintain morale.

Assist axle assembly when no other supervisor is present.

Work together with other departments to ensure all materials needed are supplied for uninterrupted production.

Monitor other departments and buildings when there are no other supervisors available.

Train and cross-train all employees assigned to me on 2 to 3 different jobs so call-offs don’t affect production.

Operations Supervisor

Universal- Roanoke IN 05/04/2015-9/1/2016

Third-party logistics supplying General Motors with rear axles.

Sequence axles so they arrive on the general assembly line at the same time as the corresponding pick up truck.

Receive 5 to 10 loads of rear axles from the supplier daily every shift.

Conduct inventories once a shift; communicate any shortages to LLP at General Motors.

Maintain warehouse maintenance and sanitation.

Control labor set schedules, and assign overtime.

Complete end-of-day labor reports and production reports.

Operations Supervisor 03/19/2012-05/04/2015

USF Holland- Fort Wayne, IN

Working Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the motor freight industry.

Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Demonstrates ability to work independently and handle customer relations professionally and effectively.

Supervise and coordinate all activities of dockworkers and other support personnel engaged in loading, unloading, recording, arranging, routing, and delivering incoming and outgoing freight shipments.

Provide support personnel and dockworkers training and performance feedback to ensure that all work is performed according to company-approved procedures and standards.

Maintain effective employee and labor relations by using effective and continuing reinforcement.

Make Ready Center Supervisor 04/01/2008- 11/16/2011

Coca-Cola Refreshments- Fort Wayne, IN

Manage all day-to-day Shipping and Receiving of fountain and vending machine equipment

Managed manpower and reassigned employees when needed to fulfill daily production requirements.

Communicate delivery schedules with trucking companies daily to ensure on time deliveries.

Participated in and lead continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and 5S projects.

Conducted and managed monthly inventories of all vending and fountain equipment to 100% accuracy.

Monitored shipping cost and assigned loads to trucking companies with the best cost effective rates.

Manage 8 General laborers, monitor their progress in daily operations and ensure all productivity goals are achieved.

Coach and provide training as necessary, and conduct pre-shift meetings to discuss the objectives for the day.

Operations Supervisor 05/2004- 03/2008

Exel Logistics - Fort Wayne, IN

Third-Party Logistics for Proctor and Gamble

Supervise (10) Forklift drivers and (2) trailer movers

Maintain proper manpower levels

Ensure quality products to customers

Ensure daily production targets are obtained

Provide coaching and training as needed

Distribution Supervisor 03/1995- 05/2004

Supervalu- Fort Wayne, IN

Supervised 30 union employees in the receiving, selecting, and loading of Frozen product

Monitor production levels

Maintain a sanitized and safe work environment

Work with union steward to resolve union-management disputes

Security Specialist 10/1987- 12/1994

United States Air Force

Stationed at various locations throughout the world

Provide security for multi-million dollar Air Force resources

Supervised airmen in the daily security of priority resources and Air bases

Lead air base ground defense teams

Trained on various weapons systems

Selected for special duty assignments

Education

05/1994 Fitness and Nutrition course through International Correspondence school

08/1992 Airman Leadership course Peterson Air Force Base Co.

02/1991 Non-Commissioned Officer Prep Course Peterson Air Force Base Co.

03/1988 Level 1 Air Base Ground Defense school Fort Dix, NJ.

01/1988 Security Specialist technical school Lackland Air Force Base Tx.

11/1987 Basic Military Training Lackland Air Force Base Tx.

09/1981 - 05/1985 Northrop High School Fort Wayne, IN High School Diploma General Studies

Work Related Training

Supply Chain CI Foundations Session 1 - Introduction to CI

Supply Chain CI Foundations Session 3 - 5S

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