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DANIAL CURFMAN
********@***.*** 717-***-**** Saint Thomas, PA 17252 WWW: Bold Profile
Results-driven Shift Production Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in workflow optimization, team leadership, and safety protocol adherence. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure seamless operations and team cohesion. Production scheduling
Quality control
Equipment maintenance
Employee training
Safety compliance
Process improvement
Inventory management
Performance monitoring
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Standard operating procedures
Continuous improvement
Workflow optimization
Waste minimization
Effective leadership
Production planning
Team management
Materials handling
Training and mentoring
Manufacturing and distribution
Audit management
Scheduling coordination
Quality assurance
Production targets
Line maintenance
Waste reduction
6S implementation
Equipment operation
Shift checklists
Assembly and production
Production and processing
Manufacturing
Staff supervision
Risk assessment
Equipment troubleshooting
Gates Corperation Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania
Day Shift Production Supervisor
01/2012 - 01/2025
Maintained accurate records of daily production output. Led daily pre-shift meetings with workers about expectations for the day's work.
Resolved employee disputes in a timely manner.
Enforced company policies related to attendance, discipline. Supervised the shift crew, including assigning tasks and overseeing workflow.
Investigated customer complaints related to products manufactured during shift hours.
Provided training to new hires on safety protocols, job duties, and company policies.
Assessed personnel needs and recruited new staff when necessary. Held weekly meetings with shift supervisors and workers to discuss upcoming projects, changes in process.
Coordinated with other departments regarding scheduling conflicts or issues with supplies and materials.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Collaborated with management team to set goals for production schedules and timelines.
Implemented quality control procedures to maintain product standards. Established standard operating procedures for all shifts according to company guidelines.
Monitored employees' performance and provided feedback. Troubleshot any mechanical issues that occurred during production runs. Ensured production operations ran smoothly and efficiently. Addressed any safety concerns that arose during the shift. Created detailed reports summarizing production data such as number of units produced, downtime occurrences.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning. Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands. Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries. Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices. Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines. Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources. Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures. Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work. Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability. Gates Corporation Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania
Production Lead
01/2002 - 01/2012
Suggested process improvements based on analysis of existing processes. Ensured safety regulations were followed by all staff members. Monitored the quality of products during production process. Assisted in training new personnel in the use of tools and equipment. Tracked progress against objectives and reported regularly on progress made.
Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment and machinery. Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the production line.
Provided guidance and support to subordinates in their daily activities. Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to employees. Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
Developed and enforced safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules. Checked finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards were met before use.
Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments. Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items. Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
Gates Corporation Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania
Shipping and Receiving Lead
03/1997 - 01/2002
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
Coordinated returns of damaged or incorrect items with suppliers. Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts. Negotiated rates with carriers to achieve cost savings objectives. Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with carriers in a timely manner. Utilized computer systems to track orders throughout the supply chain process.
Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments. Developed strategies to improve overall efficiency of shipping and receiving processes.
Created detailed reports regarding inventory levels, shipment tracking information, and other relevant data.
Inspected containers for damages or discrepancies prior to accepting them from carriers.
Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
Maintained high standards of quality control throughout the entire shipping and receiving process.
Supervised and trained personnel in the proper use of shipping and receiving equipment and procedures.
Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping. Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials. Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas. Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped. CPR
AED
Forklift/Electric Palletjack certification
References available upon request.
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