Production Supervisor

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Zeljko Ribin

Objective An individual who is looking for a challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my work experience with an opportunity for professional growth. Pursue a career opportunity that requires a motivated and dedicated individual.

Work experience 2003 – present GAF Michigan City IN; Dallas TXProduction Supervisor Provide a safe work place through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training. Drive productivity and foster continuous improvement through sound management practices including communication of goals, training of operators, and operation of machines within established process specifications, and identification and resolution of production related issues. Maximize production efficiencies, achieve targeted raw material usages, and minimize yield losses while producing high quality product in a safe manner. Troubleshoot and quickly resolve production method or machinery issues that are impacting run rates, downtime, or quality. Maintain an excellent quality level of product produced at the lowest cost. Monitor key operating parameters to ensure the product adheres to specifications while minimizing raw material usage. Provide leadership and direction to the production crew on a daily basis.1997 - 2003 GAF Dallas, TX Cooling Section operator /Cutter operator Controls, adjusts, and maintains efficient operation of cooling section Controls, adjusts, and maintains efficient operation of the cutter Product physical inspection and testing for specification compliance1990 – 1996 Denien – Knitting Production Zagreb, Croatia Lead Maintenance/Co-Owner Maintain productivity and quality goals set by the company. Maintain equipment, coordinate raw materials, and monitor process. Manage customer satisfaction. Physical inspection for specification compliance.

Education High school Gymnasium Bosnia Two years of Forest Technology University of Zagreb Croatia

Additional Training Management and Skills – F1 and F2 Supervisor Kepner /Tregoe Problem Solving and Analysis course Certified process control trainer, completed GAF course “Train the Trainer’ Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.