Accomplished Production Supervisor eager to contribute 10+ years of warehouse experience to a progressive organization.

         Regarded for strong leadership capabilities, developed throughout hands on management of direct reports.

         Skilled in developing innovative strategies to drive process improvement, business development and quality control.

         Recognized for ability to continually achieve and surpass production goals.

         Consistently ensure critical compliance with safety and sanitation standards; well-versed in OSHA regulations.

United States Steel Corp 2006-Present

Operating Technician 1

         Fulfill key role contributing to daily operations, with associated responsibilities including operation of remote control locomotive, scale car and furnace charging system.

         Gained valuable exposure to gas hazard rescue procedures throughout thorough training.

Waters of America, LLC Hazelwood, Missouri 2004-2006

Production Supervisor

         Assumed integral production supervision position, focused primarily on oversight of line changeovers and maintaining equipment.

         Streamlined process improvement initiatives throughout daily operations, key to ensuring quality control and maximizing efficiency.

         Demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout hands on performance management of direct reports.

         Leveraged subject matter expertise to implement highly successful training and development processes for new hires, focusing on bottling, filling, packaging and palletizing equipment.

         Thoroughly reviewed accuracy of documentation.

         Utilized SAP and Kronos to complete payroll and inventory functions.

Trouw Nutrition, USA Highland, IL 2001-2004

Assistant Plant Manager

         Chief responsibilities included personnel management, task delegation, performance management and scheduling all production operations.

         Ensured quality control throughout orders, key to maintaining customer satisfaction.

         Identified areas of improvement and implemented innovative strategies to maximize productivity while minimizing company cost.

         Generated precise productivity and shipment reports and relayed daily status information to appropriate parties.

         Trained all plant employees on forklift operations.

         Utilized Kronos and Movex to successfully reconcile payroll and inventory operations.

Trouw Nutrition, USA Highland, IL 1996-2001

Quality Control Technician

         Championed quality control initiatives throughout production operations by conducting various tests, analyses and mock recalls of products.

         Leveraged subject matter expertise to develop and implement sound recommendations to maximize efficiency.

         Contributed extensively to verification of recipes, as well as storage of raw ingredients and finished product samples.

         Ensured cleanliness throughout warehouse while maintaining adherence to federal regulations and internal pest control policies.

         Operated forklift and provided onsite training for employees.

         Maintained adherence to federal regulations.

         Obtained American Institute of Baking certification and maintained Superior rating.

Trouw Nutrition, USA 1992-1996

Production Supervisor

         Exemplified strong leadership and process improvement abilities throughout maintenance of various manual and computer controlled mixers, baggers, palletizers and chilsonators.

         Utilized production knowledge to provide effective coaching and training for new hires.

         Ensured on time production, critical to maintaining overall client satisfaction.

High School Diploma, Worden High School, Worden, IL

Food Safety Essentials Course, American Institute of Baking