JOHN SAGER

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Plymouth, WI *****

Phone: 920-***-****

I was excited to learn of your recent need. After reading the job description, it became apparent to me that I was the perfect match for the vacancy.

A review of my attached resume will confirm to you that I have the required drive, energy and experience to make a real and positive difference to your operations. Without a doubt the company will benefit from my proven ability to motivate, manage, and adjust staffing to achieve maximum performance, at the same time meeting all operational requirements within any budgetary limits.

I have twenty-five years of supervisory and management experience. I have tuned my skills at effectively delegating tasks and monitoring my team's performance, while taking care of all training, and working with low performers to elevate productivity. The areas of which I have directly impacted:

Decrease in scrap, with improved material usage

Improved productivity

Improved quality and on-time delivery

Reduced turnover and absenteeism

No lost time injuries, with consistent improvements with safety concerns

Establish and implement cost savings initiatives

Some of the talents that I can bring to this position are:

Creating a culture of continuous improvement

Getting the most out of staff who posses different abilities and personalities

Motivate people to work as a team to achieve maximum performance

As a hands-on individual who leads by example, I’m able to create a friendly atmosphere where staff will work to the best of there abilities. I have a track record of identifying opportunities for cost savings and of developing effective solutions to realize them.

Thank you for your consideration. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and further discuss your requirements.

Sincerely: John L. Sager

John Sager

327 Bishop Avenue

Plymouth, WI. 53073

Phone: 1-920-***-****

OBJECTIVE: I desire a position which presents new challenges and opportunities. I would enjoy continued training and education as needed for the position. I am highly organized and detailed, able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Excellent people manager – persuader, influential leader, co-worker, ability to delegate while reaching all goals

Team Work – effectively bring different departments and cultures together achieving all goals and tasks

Accuracy and punctuality – highly organized and precise with details and facts

Training and coaching – ability to motivate, teach, and a proactive approach in problem solving

SKILLS OVERVIEW:

SUPERVISION

Twenty years’ experience of direct supervision of 25 – 100 employees.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, time & attendance, evaluation, grievances, safety training, and quality & productivity management.

COMPUTOR

Proficient with SAP, BPCS, Infinity, ABRA, MRP & ERP systems, Job Boss, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Infinity, EMS, CMME, CNC, and robotics (Faunic, Allen Bradley, Hayson, Mopos, Harper, and Hitachi).

TEAM EXPERIENCE

A member and leader of Lean Manufacturing Team – Implemented a two-bin system which eliminated several hours of down time daily from the assembly group.

A member of the ISO Auditing team.

A member of a Kazan and Cellular Implementation Team – Led to the overall improvement of quality and productivity.

Led a Set-Up Reduction Team – Staggered the start times of set-up and maintenance person, which led to a one hour less of down time per line.

Member of a Process Improvement and Equipment Utilization Team – Looked at the needs of the production lines, able to eliminate one position from packaging.

Implemented and led a 5S project – Established assigned locations for all production and maintenance parts within the plant also developed a bin system.

Designed and implemented a material loading system - Led the purchase a development of the system which eliminated 16 positions. This system also increased production by 40% on all three shifts with increased capacity.

SKILLS

Wrote/developed: ISO procedures, Sop's, Training Matrix, Evaluation Forms, Bill of Materials, Quality Standards, Purchase Orders, Maintenance Request Form, and Periodic Maintenance Form. Also, worked with Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OSHA, AMSHA, TQM and ISO standards. Led Green Belt projects.

EXPERIENCE:

MEGA RENTALS INC. Fond Du. Lac, WI. Traffic Control 2017 - Current

POLY VINYL CO. Sheboygan Falls, WI Supervisor/Quality Systems Engineer 2012 - 2017

MAS IND. Plymouth, WI 2nd shift Supervisor 2010 - 2012

Argon Industries. Milwaukee, WI. Warehouse/ISO Coordinator 2009 - 2010

SPILLER SPRINGS Sheboygan, WI Production Supervisor 2007 - 2008

BUECHEL STONE Chilton, WI Shift Supervisor 2004 - 2007

ADEL CORP. Adel, WI Production Supervisor 2001-2004 SARGENTO FOODS Plymouth, WI Production/Sanitation Supervisor 2000 - 2001

KOHLER CO. Kohler, WI Foreman – Components 1993 - 2000

EDUCATION:

MARIAN COLLEGE

BA of Science Major – Operations Management Minor – Business

THE ULTIMATE SUPERVISOR – SEMINAR

THE GOAL - SEMINAR

UNDERSTANDING & OPTIMIZING EXTRUSION - DR Chris Rauwendaal

SPANISH IN THE WORKPLACE

FOREMAN TRAINING - Kohler CO

EAP TRAINING SEMINAR

FIRST AID & CPR

U.S. AIR FORCE PFE SUPERVISORY TRAINING

U.S. AIR FORCE FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING

U.S., AIR FORCE SECURITY POLICE ACADEMY

U.S. AIR FORCE BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

ASSETS:

I have acquired vast leadership skills and integrity throughout my professional and military career. My interpersonal and communication skills are among my strongest assets. I am highly organized with a drive for continuous improvement. I am an exceptionally hard worker while consistently maintaining a positive and friendly attitude.

REFERENCES: Upon Request

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