Manufacturing Supervisor Resume
Niles, IL
SUMMARY:
Extensive operational management experience for leading manufacturers, including Confidential and Confidential ’s. Team leader with a record of motivating employees to higher levels of success through training and performance evaluations. Solid history of minimizing overhead through cost - effective resource management. Proficient in financial management and analysis. Strong interpersonal communicator and cross-functional collaborator to accomplish organizational goals.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
Production Management | Line Management | Team Leadership | Strategic Planning | Process Improvement Problem Solving | Conflict Resolution | Staff Scheduling | Inventory Management | Cash Management Goal Setting | Report Generation | Technical Support
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Niles, IL
Manufacturing Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall development and execution of departmental goals and objectives for an assigned area, which include maintaining a safe work environment, producing wholesome and quality beverage products, adhering to all food safety programs, and streamlining operational cost.
- Eliminate waste and variation in the process through the use of continuous improvement activities such as six-sigma and lean manufacturing.
- Provide leadership and management of day to day activities to ensure efficient, effective, and dependable operations.
Confidential, Downers Grove, IL
Production Supervisor / SAP Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Over saw the production of bread and English muffin line at one of eight plants.
- Supervise the entire front line, which included management and evaluation 25 employees, scheduled staff, and minimized overhead costs.
- Applied complex problem solving skills to production issues and worked with cross-functional departments to clarify inaccuracies and cycle counts.
- Provided daily inventory counts and reconciliation; generated reports on production area inventory.
- Collaborated with supply management, and closed process orders after reconciling and modifying raw materials.
- Ensured a smooth SAP implementation by conducting SAP Navigation Training for plant personnel, educated staff such as the Plant Inventory Coordinator.
- Supported the conversion of all warehouse inventory from a legacy system to a new computerized inventory system in preparation for SAP readiness.
- Played an integral role on a team that tracked and recorded crucial data to analyze in order to improve overall performance of the Moline Line.
- Discovered a budget discrepancy that helped the plant properly evaluate labor usage.
- Assigned project of improving quality of flour / product by utilizing end of bin WW flour, applying quick-thinking expertise to ensure adequate water amounts that lead to strong processing capability.
Confidential, Chicago, IL
Line Manager
Responsibilities:
- Supervised and developed 40 union workers while managing quality, costs, labor, safety, scheduling, and housekeeping.
- Coordinated and facilitated team meetings using key indicators.
- Implemented policies, procedures, and disciplinary actions.
- Motivated team members to meet standards and resolve daily operational issues.
- Selected by management to facilitate Diversity Training Workshop for two production plants.
- Conducted safety meetings and formal training programs, such as Train the Trainer.
Confidential, Chicago, IL
Inventory Clerk
Responsibilities:
- Oversaw inventory of finished goods through physical and cycle counts.
- Processed bill of lading to determine shipping priorities.
- Monitored and reconciled selected inventory locations through communications and investigations.
- Managed inbound and outbound shipping activities, ensuring accuracy and excellent condition of shipments.
Confidential, Summit, IL
Route Sales Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Performed account development and management in assigned territory, and generated revenue through personal customer service, relationship management, and increasing shelf space.
- Performed inventory control and cash management to cut costs and increase efficiency.
- Consistently exceeded YTP sales projection 120%
- Prospected, opened and grew new business accounts in the UDS category
- Honored with several awards for sustaining highest YTP percentage in specialized promotion and overall sales performance.
