Bill Sperfslage
Prairieburg, IA
**************@*****.***
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively as a team member
• Exceptional attendance and work ethic
• Exhibit flexibility, reliability and mutual respect for fellow employees
• Strong safety and math aptitude
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Production Supervisor
General Mills - Cedar Rapids, IA
September 2020 to Present
Production supervisor for the cereal department. I’m responsible for making sure all process and packaging lines remain running properly and hitting all the commits for the shift. Making sure line are changed over to the proper product. Staff all the lines with General Mills and temporary workers. Report all progress of the of the shift to upper management. Operator I
Archer, Daniels, Midland
May 2014 to September 2020
• Manage, supervise and assist other employees
• Train and Instruct subordinate staff on job specific tasks
• Identify and communicate food safety and product integrity
• Perform duties as assigned by Production Supervisor
• Follow and review all standard operating procedures and recommend revisions for improvement
• Insure all quality specifications associated with products are met
• Prepare reports of production, safety incidents, etc. for review by plant manager
• Participate in safety meetings, comply with all safety / security policies, and report and stop any unsafe conditions or acts to plant manager
• Follow procedures dictated by Department Superintendent
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management Owner/Operator
Bill's Garage - Prairieburg, IA
March 2012 to May 2014
• Owned a truck and auto repair shop repairing vehicles of all types
• Engine repairs
• Tires; repair, replace
• Alignments
• DOT Inspections
• Day to day operations
• Inventory of supplies
• Ordering parts
• Billing/invoicing,
• Collections
• Customer service
Shop Associate III
Cortex Truck Lines, Inc
July 2008 to March 2012
• Refurbish and fabricate large semi-trucks; grain, dump, long haul, etc.,
• MIG welding and aluminum welding
• Set up and operate CNC mills
• Remove and install numerous types of hydraulics
• Plasma cutting and torching for large metal removal
• Electrical wiring on all major truck types
• Perform major rebuilds and modifications on all automotives Sheet Metal Production Mechanic
L-3 Communications - Greenville, TX
September 2007 to July 2008
• Government Aviation Defense Contractor
• Operated shear and punch press per government specifications
• Completed departmental inspections at the end of each shift
• Operated industrial saw according to government requirements
• Worked with various metals; aluminum, fiber board, cold roll, stainless, etc.
• Delivered excellent work for government jobs when working with rollers and benders
• Hydraulic press, bender, stretcher and forming press
• Set up and operated CNC mills
• Departmental MIG welding
Supervisor/Machinist/Welder
Heavy Metal, Inc - Garland, TX
March 2000 to September 2007
• Numerous procedures in manual machining (Lathe and Mill)
• Coordinate and organize all machine shop duties for job requirements
• Project managed incoming jobs
• Supervised machining personnel
• Trained employees in the proper procedure and processes for safety requirements
• Ordered parts and services as required
• Setup and operated CNC machines
• Edited programs and changed tooling as needed
• Assured the quality of parts to specifications
• Read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of G-Codes
CNC Lathe Operator/Manual A/C Turret Operator
Energy Manufacturing - Monticello, IA
April 1996 to February 2000
• Set up and ran CNC lathe
• Set up and ran NC lathe
• Made offset changes for various tools
• Inspected parts to meet blueprint specification
• Knowledge of G-Codes
• Ran overhead crane
• Interfaced well with all levels of management
• Trained employees to operate machines
• Set up and ran manual A/C turret machine
• Performed welding of parts as needed
• Ran various different drill presses and milling machines
• Inspected parts using calipers and micrometers
• Made manual adjustments as needed
Education
High school diploma
Washington High School - Cedar Rapids, IA
Victorville High School - Richmond, VA
Skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to supervise, prioritize and delegate
• Interface well with all levels of management
• Function accordingly in a fast paced, high pressure atmosphere
• Reliable and punctual judgment are always a necessity
• Strong self-motivation with high degree of initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• DOT Rail Certified
• Certified MIG Welder
• Certified CNC Machinist
• United States Government contracts, projects and handling of materials
• Expertise in all machine shop, sheet metal and welding
• Flawless record of machining and welding
• Excellence shown in the installation and removal of hydraulics
• Meticulous performance of electrical wiring
• Precise plasma cutting and torching
• Programming of CNC Lathe and Mills
• Manual Lathe and Mills fabrication
• Superb MIG welding and aluminum welding
• Own all necessary tools to perform job
• Communication Skills
• Forklift
• Machining
• Maintenance
• Inventory
• Quality Control
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Calipers
• Micrometer
• Blueprint Reading
• Manufacturing
• Facilities Maintenance
• Oil Change