Michael McAllen
Dubuque, IA ***** +1-563-***-**** ************@******.**
Professional summary
Versatile supervisor with extensive experience leading production teams and construction crews of up to 10 members. Skilled in facility maintenance, equipment installation, and troubleshooting for manufacturing and food processing environments. Proven ability to manage customer orders, oversee shipping and receiving, and ensure smooth operations across multiple industries.
Work experience
Production Supervisor
Kruse Hatchery Fort Atkinson, IA
April 2024 to August 2026
• Lead a small production team in daily setup for butchery, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks using strong leadership skills.
• Process customer orders accurately and oversee fulfillment, achieving high customer satisfaction by maintaining attention to detail and organization.
• Manage shipping and receiving operations, coordinating logistics to ensure prompt delivery and receipt of orders, improving overall operational efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
Stryten Energy Manchester, IA
January 2023 to March 2024
• Respond to production calls to keep assembly lines operational, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous manufacturing processes.
• Log work orders and parts usage accurately, improving maintenance tracking and inventory management for the facility.
• Install new equipment, ensuring proper setup and integration with existing systems to enhance production capabilities. Maintenance Technician
ATEK Metal Technologies New Hampton, IA
January 2021 to January 2023
• Responded to production calls, maintaining assembly line functionality and reducing equipment downtime for efficient operations.
• Logged work orders and tracked parts usage, supporting accurate maintenance records and inventory control.
• Installed new equipment, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within the production environment. Maintenance Technician
AGRI STAR MEAT AND POULTRY, LLC Postville, IA
January 2019 to January 2021
• Performed facility maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient operations across all production areas.
• Completed electrical and new equipment installations, enhancing production line capabilities and reliability.
• Troubleshot production line issues, resolving technical problems quickly to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
Foreman
B&B Construction Oelwein, IA
May 2003 to April 2019
• Led a construction crew in lawn care, roofing, and concrete projects, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines.
• Oversaw job sites and coordinated material delivery, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining project efficiency.
• Bid new jobs, preparing accurate estimates and proposals to secure additional business and support company growth. Education
Welding and Blue Print Reading (College)
Iowa Central Community College
September 2016 to September 2017
Supply Chain Management (College)
Iowa Central Community College
September 2016 to September 2017
Skills
Mechanical knowledge Job costing Equipment maintenance Forklift Continuous improvement Framing Supervising experience Warehouse experience Leadership English Inventory management Operating Heavy Equipment Concrete Attention to detail Industrial equipment Shipping and receiving Manufacturing Electrical troubleshooting Work order management Assembly Basic math Hand tools