Production Supervisor Manager

Shawn P. Uhlman

Belle Plaine, MN *****

719-***-**** - *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Industrious Production manager skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Talent in conducting performance evaluations and implementing continuous improvement strategies to promote organizational success. Excellent communicator with logistics coordination expertise.

Accomplishments

Achieved KPI goals through effectively helping with manage product flow.

Achieved Bronze Certification by completing course training with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Staff Management

Decision Making

Relationship building

Microsoft 365 experience

Organization and Time Management

Work History

09/2020 to Current

Value Stream Manager

Apex Intl. – Chaska, MN

Chaska

Production VSM-, Efficiently manage all 3 shift of production department

Responsible for Production Annual Budget

Direct report to Vice-president of operations

Implementation of Lean processes and 6s

Efficient scheduling of production lines to maximize output.,

Directly involved in day-to-day maintenance that takes place as well as weekly planning of both electrical and mechanical work to be addressed during down time

Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.

Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors.

Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.

06/2020 to 09/2020

Production Supervisor

Apex International – Chaska, MN

Effectively and safely oversee pre-weigh, compounding, and production departments

Approximately 65 full time and temporary personnel are assigned

Strive daily to drive home efficient, and productive team environment for those that are assigned to me, while always keeping safety and quality at forefront of all decisions.

Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.

Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.

Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays

Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy

Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns

Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals

10/1997 to 06/2020

Senior Production Supervisor

Evraz Steel Mills – Pueblo, CO

Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.

Determined suitable crew requirements for 30+ scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.

Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.

Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability of 80%.

Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules

Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures.

Member of plant Safety Core program

10/1991 to 02/1997

Team Leader

United States Army – Schofield Barracks, HI

Managed others in Physical and educational preparation. Responsible for health and welfare of assigned soldiers.

Solidified training programs to help advance skills.

Conducted physical fitness training and mentored team members to promote productivity, knowledge and commitment to service.

Coordinated treatment and placement activities while supervising team of 8.

Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

Education

Expected in 06/2022

Associate of Science: Business Administration

DeVry University - Chicago, IL

Dean's List 2020, 2021 National Society of leadership and success

Dean's List Both semesters 2020, first semester 2021

Member of National society of leadership

Some College (No Degree): Accounting

Mansfield University - Mansfield, PA

Additional Information

Professional Memberships / Awards:, Lean Bronze Certificate Numerous citations and awards during military service for professionalism and meritorious service.

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