Gregory J Klaas

White Bear Lake, MN ***** 651-***-**** ady7td@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

History of effectively overseeing machine and manufacturing workers in high-volume production settings as successful union workers. Offering 20+ years of experience and solid focus on performance optimization, safety, quality, service, productivity, and employee morale. Safety-knowledgeable and adaptable to dynamic operational conditions. Recognized for site wide, lean star, best practice winner in 2017 and 2019. SKILLS

Leadership

Leadership Development

Processes from raw material to the

finished product

Machine operations

Ability to run, maintain, and repair

machines

Lead and direct the work of others,

union and non-union

Internal Audits, Lean manufacturing

and ISO auditing concepts

Consistently recognized for knowing

the union regulations and

procedures

Supply chain ordering for entire plant

and maintaining supplies

Lab testing for quality and target

speed for machines

Waste coordinator

Knowledgeable of all manufacturing

production processes, leading a

team of 24 or more union workers

Manage day to day operations within

the Tape division

Lead 6 Kaizen events saving

division time and money

Production targets

Compliance understanding

Operations management

Inventory oversight

Equipment monitoring

Staff management

Strong leadership abilities

Work orders, generating

computerized timecards on Workday

and attendance

Maintain multiple priorities and

projects while keeping a safe

environment and ensure flow of

operations between departments

Settling grievances with union

employees

Interviewing new candidates

Create shift schedules, delegate

tasks and monitor results of daily

activities

ACCOMLISHMENTS

Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.

Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issues directly and implementing timely solutions.

Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflow.

Monitored material use to identify concerns and keep costs low.

Boosted production throughout and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.

Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.

Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment efficiency, reviewing materials, supplies, and organizing manpower. WORK HISTORY

3M Production/MFG Supervisor 2000 – 2022 Cottage Grove, MN Other relevant experience: Deluxe Corporation 17 years EDUCATION

Technical Vocational Institute

Diversity training ISO Auditor Certified Facilitative Leadership

Leadership development and Teambuilding

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