Joe Zahaczewski
Production Supervisor
Jerome, ID 83338
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a position as a Production Manager. Positive and upbeat Supervisor with solid background in manufacturing environments. Knowledgeable about safety standards, customer relations and inventory management. Highly professional, team-oriented, and proactive in organizing workflows and resources to meet shift demands. Proficient in setting goals, training new employees, and performance management. Effectively communicates with team members and managers of all levels.
EDUCATION —
EXPERIENCE
Stephenville High School
Stephenville, TX
High School Diploma
KEY SKILLS —
Safety Focused
Team Management
Hiring and Training
Coaching Personnel
Continuous Improvements
Systems Implementation
Multi-unit Operations
Shift Supervisor • Darigold – Jerome, ID
06/2021 - Current
Manage and schedule incoming raw product and outgoing processed ingredients.
Take on responsibilities of Assistant Plant Manager in their absence.
Communicate and work closely with multiple departments and managers to ensure daily operations function properly.
Manage payroll, log sheets, production employee schedules, and other supervisors.
Conduct performance reviews and disciplinary action reports.
Strong in the area of coaching personnel.
Shift Supervisor • Agropur US – Jerome, ID
03/2021 – 06/2021
Work closely with upper management and other managers on daily operations to meet standards.
Create schedules and assign jobs based on employee strengths and anticipated customer demand.
Manage cross functions of multiple dryers when switching between products.
Shift Supervisor • Novolex – Jerome, ID
12/2012 – 03/2021
Reinforce sense of urgency during production runs and periods of equipment downtime.
Assist in improving production processes.
Implement and maintain 5S program.
Utilize KPI’s for production and labor.
Shift Lead • Commercial Creamery – Jerome, ID
08/2012 – 12/2012
Uphold company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
Inspect production equipment, trouble shoot, and complete minor repairs.
Train new hires on SOPs for machinery and CIP.
Shift Supervisor • Glanbia Nutritional – Gooding, ID
09/2006 – 08/2012
Work closely with upper management and other managers on daily operations.
Manage crews of up to 18 employees. Create bi-weekly schedules.
Conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
Implement efficient cross training program.
Shift Leader • Conagra Brands – Lufkin, TX
03/2003 – 09/2006
Oversee daily operations of raw and finished products.
Ensure USDA requirements were being met daily.
Manage crews of up to 12 employees, and coordinate shift changes.
LEADERSHIP
Over the past 20 years, I have held a supervisor role at various manufacturing facilities. On numerous occasions, I have filled in for upper managers such as Plant Managers and Assistant Plant Managers.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.