James P. Feddeler
Berwyn, Illinois 60402
Objective:
To obtain a position as a Manager or Supervisor and provide leadership in the
Development of your employees
Qualifications:
A natural leader with strong interpersonal skills, who has passion for developing
Employees, and enjoys teamwork in an environment of creativity and constant
challenge. Have Lean Manufacturing and 5 S experience.
Work History:
Production Supervisor Silverline Windows August 2013 – Present
Supervise up to 45 employees over two production lines producing
425 windows in a shift.
Responsible for corrective actions when needed.
Quality checks of product throughout the line
Created 26 standard operating procedures, along with 19 additional
Training guides.
First Aid Responder
Distribution / Warehouse / Fleet Manager – Milgard Manufacturing
February 2008 – September 2011
Lead a team, which consisted of 5 drivers, 1 coordinator, a warehouse
Supervisor, and 7 warehouse employees.
Set up the warehouse personnel with the help of the supervisor in order
To load 300 to 1000 units a day.
Production Manager Advanced Ground Care Products July 2007 – January 2008
Managed 21 employees and 2 supervisors in the chopping up of tires to
Make rubber mulch, Done over a 2 shift operation.
Production Manager Joslyn Manufacturing July 2004 - May 2007
Ran a plant of 65 employees along with 3 leads and 2 supervisors over a 3 shift operation.
Set up schedules for all departments with the exception of the rubber molding
Area.
Ran a daily production meeting
Assisted with lean manufacturing and 5S events.
Production Manger Republic Windows and Doors June 1998 – November 2003
1998 – 200 Production Supervisor 2nd shift. Worked on 8 different lines. Direct employees 20
2000- 2001 Quadrant Manger. Managed four production lines over 2 shifts
Direct reports 4 supervisors and indirect reports 64 employees.
2001 – 2003 Production Manager. Managed 4 production departments consisting of 16 lines. Direct reports 10 supervisors and indirect reports 240 employees.
Accomplishments:`
Developed and facilitated a training module called “Development for Success” which helped strengthen supervisory skills in Leadership, Conflict Resolution,
Time Management, Empowerment, Teambuilding, and Mentorship.
Introduced over 40 Standard Operating Procedures along with some training guides to the workforce.
Assisted and helped to implement Lean Manufacturing events on some of the lines that I managed and supervised.
Education:
Completed a Leadership essentials course through Silverline
Strengthened my core capabilities through SPC training
Have some skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.