Profile
Professional manager with a solid background in team building, production scheduling, regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing principles and ISO 9000.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily embrace cultural differences. Thrive in fast paced environments, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
Communications: Internal/External
Team building and mentoring
Safety and regulatory compliance
Project management Resource planning and management
Six Sigma knowledge
Professional leadership
Detail oriented with big picture vision
General HR functions
Production planning and scheduling
Professional customer service
Professional Experience
MANAGEMENT
Supervise production personnel
Resource management and purchasing
Capital expenditure research and approval
Implement lean manufacturing principals
Scheduling production activities
Hire new employees and conduct orientation
COMMUNICATIONS
Vendor management
Resource negotiations and purchasing
Liaison to quality departments
Authored, published and implemented regulatory programs
Liaison to all regulatory inspectors
Internal communications lead: employee relations, safety, training, disciplinary and conflict resolution
Direct customer contact and meetings
Employment History
PRECISION COATINGS INC. – Saint Paul, MN
Production Supervisor, June 2011 to Present, Supervise 20 production employees
VOGEL CUSTOM MANUFACTURING – Minneapolis, MN
Plant Manager, June 2002 to August 2009, Supervise 30 employees
SLIPFIX INC. – Elk River, MN
Project Manager, February 2002 to June 2002, Supervise 3 employees
A & L LABORATORIES – Minneapolis, MN
Production Manager, October 2001 to January 2002, Supervise 25 employees
DAVIS FROST INC. – Minneapolis, MN
Production Manager, 1999 to 2001, Supervise 25 employees
EASIWAY SYSTEMS INC. – Delano, MN
Plant Manager, 1994 to 1999
UTILITY CHEMICALS INC. – Cambridge, MN
Production Manager, 1990 to 1994
Accomplishments
Implemented Lean Manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and be more cost effective. Saved $150,000 in one year with lean manufacturing practices.
Directed company from a break even business to a profitable business.
Led plant to become first plant to win Safety Award for Least Lost Time Accidents within the corporation.
Designated safety director authoring comprehensive plant safety program to include all OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT regulations.
Education
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY – Villa Nova, PA
Lean Six Sigma Certification
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY – St. Cloud, MN
Bachelor of Science – Industrial Engineering
ANOKA RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Coon Rapids, MN
Associate’s Degree in General Studies with Pre Engineering emphasis