Experience

NPS Holdings LLC

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Operations Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

• Production Supervisor

  • 2018 - Present

  Responsible for all quality, safety, production on various paper converting lines. Work alongside the Production Scheduler to make sure the products got done on time. Working on various continuous improvement projects.



Millwood, Inc. Packaging Supplies & Equipment

• United States
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Plant Manager

  • 2016 - 2018

  Manages all aspects of a Plant that sorts and repairs wood pallets for various retail and manufacturing customers. Ensures the safety of all employees. The Plant is currently over 2 years Safe. Makes the Plant compliant for it's many audits. Verifies the safety, quality and housekeeping by doing my own audits. Works with HR team to achieve recruiting goals. Responsible for all purchasing for the Plant. Manages the budget for the Plant to hit the P&L goals. Facilitates outreach events to… Show more Manages all aspects of a Plant that sorts and repairs wood pallets for various retail and manufacturing customers. Ensures the safety of all employees. The Plant is currently over 2 years Safe. Makes the Plant compliant for it's many audits. Verifies the safety, quality and housekeeping by doing my own audits. Works with HR team to achieve recruiting goals. Responsible for all purchasing for the Plant. Manages the budget for the Plant to hit the P&L goals. Facilitates outreach events to represent the company in the community. Show less Manages all aspects of a Plant that sorts and repairs wood pallets for various retail and manufacturing customers. Ensures the safety of all employees. The Plant is currently over 2 years Safe. Makes the Plant compliant for it's many audits. Verifies the safety, quality and housekeeping by doing my own audits. Works with HR team to achieve recruiting goals. Responsible for all purchasing for the Plant. Manages the budget for the Plant to hit the P&L goals. Facilitates outreach events to… Show more Manages all aspects of a Plant that sorts and repairs wood pallets for various retail and manufacturing customers. Ensures the safety of all employees. The Plant is currently over 2 years Safe. Makes the Plant compliant for it's many audits. Verifies the safety, quality and housekeeping by doing my own audits. Works with HR team to achieve recruiting goals. Responsible for all purchasing for the Plant. Manages the budget for the Plant to hit the P&L goals. Facilitates outreach events to represent the company in the community. Show less



NPS Holdings LLC

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • 2015 - 2016

  Responsible for all quality, safety, production on various paper converting lines. Work alongside the Production Scheduler to make sure the products got done on time. Working on various continuous improvement projects. Responsible for all quality, safety, production on various paper converting lines. Work alongside the Production Scheduler to make sure the products got done on time. Working on various continuous improvement projects.



SPI Lighting

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager of Fabrication

  • 2008 - 2014

  General Manager Fabrication, Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment. Coordinated with team members to move product through the departments. Mentored the Production Scheduler to increase Inventory turns. Implemented Quality procedures. Continuously increasing capabilities and capacity of the department. Met with Engineering and Purchasing to make more parts in house and cheaper. Added 2nd shift in Fabrication department in 2012. Interviewed employees for hire in effort to build a stronger… Show more General Manager Fabrication, Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment. Coordinated with team members to move product through the departments. Mentored the Production Scheduler to increase Inventory turns. Implemented Quality procedures. Continuously increasing capabilities and capacity of the department. Met with Engineering and Purchasing to make more parts in house and cheaper. Added 2nd shift in Fabrication department in 2012. Interviewed employees for hire in effort to build a stronger team. Worked with the vendors to reduce cost. Asked to take over in addition to the Fabrication department: Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment at the beginning of 2014 Show less General Manager Fabrication, Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment. Coordinated with team members to move product through the departments. Mentored the Production Scheduler to increase Inventory turns. Implemented Quality procedures. Continuously increasing capabilities and capacity of the department. Met with Engineering and Purchasing to make more parts in house and cheaper. Added 2nd shift in Fabrication department in 2012. Interviewed employees for hire in effort to build a stronger… Show more General Manager Fabrication, Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment. Coordinated with team members to move product through the departments. Mentored the Production Scheduler to increase Inventory turns. Implemented Quality procedures. Continuously increasing capabilities and capacity of the department. Met with Engineering and Purchasing to make more parts in house and cheaper. Added 2nd shift in Fabrication department in 2012. Interviewed employees for hire in effort to build a stronger team. Worked with the vendors to reduce cost. Asked to take over in addition to the Fabrication department: Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment at the beginning of 2014 Show less



Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc.

• Milwaukee, WI

• Team Leader Converting Materials

  • 2006 - 2008

  Trained to run all converting lines. Responsible for quality of products produced. Team Leader on new R&D product line. Trained to run all converting lines. Responsible for quality of products produced. Team Leader on new R&D product line.



Kramer Cleaning LLC

• New Berlin, WI

• President and Owner

  • 2000 - 2006

  Owned and operated a janitorial and carpet cleaning company. Salesman for the company and dealt with all customers. Handled accounting, marketing and purchasing for the company. Organized crews to handle the customers needs. Owned and operated a janitorial and carpet cleaning company. Salesman for the company and dealt with all customers. Handled accounting, marketing and purchasing for the company. Organized crews to handle the customers needs.



Visa Lighting

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Supervisor

  • 1994 - 2001

  Responsible for the following departments: Machining, CNC Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Painting, Polishing, Packing and Shipping. Held department meetings to uncover and eliminate problems. Trained employees to become Team Leaders. Interviewed employee for hire. Responsible for the following departments: Machining, CNC Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Painting, Polishing, Packing and Shipping. Held department meetings to uncover and eliminate problems. Trained employees to become Team Leaders. Interviewed employee for hire.