Production Supervisor - Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

JEFFREY SCHULTZ

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Production Supervisor provides leadership and supervises coordination in all aspects of production. Contributes directly to line safety, improved quality and lower costs. Excels in leading teams and developing workers.

Work Experience

Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock – New Lenox, IL

08/2024 to Current

&Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals.

&Created culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action and solve problems.

&Conducted structured pre-shift floor inspections to verify housekeeping, equipment cleanliness, Sanitation and compliance with plant safety and quality standards prior to start-up.

&Reviewed and organized production, safety, and maintenance documentation to support internal compliance reviews and leadership audits.

&Tracked corrective actions identified during safety and operational audits and partnered with maintenance and leadership teams to ensure timely resolution and documented closure.

&Published production schedules and directed staffing to meet production goals.

&Upheld manufacturing and brand standards by inspecting raw materials and finished products for quality.

&Followed GMPs and ensured employees did the same.

&Followed lean manufacturing techniques to minimize costs while maximizing efficiency.

&Conducted performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback.

&Approved hourly payroll.

Production Planning Manager

Packaging Corporation Of America – Bedford Park, IL

10/2022 to 04/2024

&Facilitated communication between upper management and the production floor. safety

&Developed production schedules based on product demand, labor availability, and machine capacity.

&Fostered a culture of continuous improvement among staff through training and incentives.

&Partnered with operations and Food safety teams to ensure documentation accuracy and readiness for internal and third-party compliance assessments.

&Monitored adherence to plant operating Sanitation procedures and supported investigation and follow-up of process deviations, ensuring corrective actions were implemented and sustained.

&Maintained structured production and inventory records to support traceability and inspection requirements.

&Headed the safety committee, working to reduce workplace injuries

&Oversaw production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality standards were met.

&Managed inventory, ensuring adequate supply levels for uninterrupted production.

&Adjusted production plans in response to equipment failures or supply chain delays.

&Conducted production meeting communicating what orders were not on time and gave an estimate of when they would be ready to ship,

Superintendent

Packaging Corporation Of America – Bedford Park, IL

04/2019 to 10/2022

&Coordinated schedules and assignments for production staff to meet operational goals.

&Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficiency and safety compliance.

&Enforced workplace safety regulations, reducing incidents of injury on the floor.

&Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring availability of necessary materials.

&Fostered a collaborative work environment to enhance productivity and morale.

&Reviewed production reports to track progress against goals and identify areas for improvement.

&Led routine plant walkthroughs to verify adherence to safety, housekeeping, Sanitation and operational standards, addressing compliance gaps in real time.

&Coordinated documentation consolidation for management reviews, including production metrics, safety reports, and corrective action tracking.

&Supported audit preparation efforts by ensuring departmental records, training logs, and operational procedures were current and accessible for inspection.

&Used lean manufacturing techniques to minimize costs while maximizing efficiency.

&Participated in planning meetings to set production targets and allocate resources efficiently.

&Supervised production staff of 55 manufacturing high-quality corrugated products.

&Routed all new items to insure best production efficiencies were realized

Production Supervisor

Packaging Corporation Of America – Bedford Park, IL

04/2007 to 04/2019

&Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals.

&Created culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action and solve problems.

&Coached employees and offered challenging assignments to develop leadership among team members.

&Logged production activities, labor hours and supply use in Amtech.

&Onboarded, trained, developed and managed new staff members to bring teams up to speed on processes.

&Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and reduce waste.

&Enforced workplace safety regulations, reducing incidents of injury on the floor.

&Trained new employees on machinery operation and safety protocols.

&Conducted performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback.

&Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficiency and safety compliance.

Active Duty Soldier/National Guard 01/1987 to 06/1994

US Army – Fort Ord CA/N Riverside Il, CA/IL

&Implemented strategic plans under high-pressure situations, demonstrating leadership and decision-making skills.

&Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.

&Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.

&Cultivated excellent work ethic, dedication to duty, and timeliness in work actions.

&Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers about safety and awareness topics.

&Maintained orderly, clean, and fully repairable personal equipment.

&maintain total accountability for over $500,000 in equipment with no losses

Education

High School Diploma:

Dwight D Eisenhower HS - Blue Island, IL, IL

Skills

Jun 1982

Multitasking Abilities Effective communication, both verbal and written

Training and mentoring Inventory control

Experience in leadership Attention to detail and accuracy

Problem solving thru resolution Work ethics, honesty

Oak Forest, IL 60452 1-708-***-**** *********@*******.***

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