KEVIN VETTERKIND
Alvarado
Summary
Over 30 years of experience in production and manufacturing, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality. Proven track record in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to achieve challenging goals. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills foster a positive work environment and high employee morale. Motivational leader capable of adopting multiple roles and driving team performance through clear communication and decision-making.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
TRI STEEL MANUFACTURING CO.
Grand Forks
03.2021 - 04.2025
- Daily parts counter sales to walk in customers and phone orders.
- Special parts purchasing for bulk buys of steel and power transmission products.
- Research current stock and vendors to source new parts and materials.
- Schedule daily work for facility.
- Coordinate all day-to-day work-center operations for two facilities and all its departments including Engineering, Parts, Purchasing and Production.
- Oversee automation upgrades implementing Lean Manufacturing.
- Provide supervision to a workforce of 35 including all human resource functions.
- Oversee organization of yard including all shipping and receiving operations.
- Provide maintenance of all company equipment including forklifts, truck fleet, production machines and facility.
Yard Foreman
LUMBERMART INC.
East Grand Forks
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Oversee all daily functions of family-owned home supply lumber yard including inventory control, delivery and scheduling, customer service, employee supervision, truck maintenance, shipping and receiving.
Machining / Finishing Department Manager
AMERICAN WOODS CO.
Grand Forks
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Oversee the daily operations of wood furniture manufacturing facility.
- Continuous training of 30 employees using state-of-the-art automation and related machines including:
- Provide quality control and manufacturing insight daily.
Parts Counter Salesman
TRI STEEL MANUFACTURING CO.
Grand Forks
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Daily parts counter sales to walk in customers and phone orders.
- Special parts purchasing for bulk buys of steel and power transmission products.
- Research current stock and vendors to source new parts and materials.
Production Manager
WALLYWORLD WINDOW SERVICE
Wausau
07.2004 - 03.2016
- All aspects of production and assembly of wood replacement window sash and door panels.
- Manufacturing wood frame windows using rough pine stock, painting, and on-site installation.
Lead Blender
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Wausau
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Oversee 5 production associates.
- Responsible for maintaining production standards through continual quality checks and training.
- Implement customer requests for specific qualities.
- Maintenance and installation of all necessary equipment and facility.
- Continually monitor work order system to maintain timely flow and high production levels.
Small Business Owner
VETTERKINDS WOODWORKING LLC
Merrill
08.2007 - 11.2011
- Design, Manufacturing and Installation of high-end wood furniture and cabinets for Residential and Commercial applications.
- Design and construction of wood structures such as homes, garages, decks.
- Installation of windows and interior/exterior doors.
- Handyman services for commercial and residential.
- Extensive knowledge of woodworking practices, materials and equipment use.
- All aspects of small business ownership.
Production Manager
T.D. FISCHER GROUP INC.
Wausau
02.2000 - 07.2007
- Oversaw 80 employees within several departments. (Engineering, purchasing, production, shipping)
- Wrote and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for the entire production facility.
- Designed and built several trade show booths that received best of show at 2004 International Builders Show.
- I was responsible for product design and oversaw all engineering and construction.
- Maintain 2 production facilities, equipment and material purchases.
Education
Excelling as a First Time Manager or Supervisor, Coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers and Supervisors, Dealing With Difficult Employees
Skillpath
Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Northwestern Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center
Coaching the Lift Truck Operator
Northcentral Technical College
The Dale Carnegie Course
Dale Carnegie and Associates
Skills
- Most forms of woodworking equipment, some metalworking and many hand and power tools
- Trained in material handling on various machines including forklifts, payloaders, skid steers and lite duty industrial machinery
- Lean manufacturing
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Workflow optimization
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Parts purchasing
- Automation upgrades
- Supply chain management
- Capital investment planning
- Workforce training
- Problem-solving abilities
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Root-cause analysis
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Budget management
- Quality assurance controls
- Training and mentoring
- Machine operation
- Safety protocols
- Performance monitoring
- Production targets
- Process automation
- Personnel management
- Scheduling coordination
- Adaptability
- Materials handling
Timeline
Production Supervisor
TRI STEEL MANUFACTURING CO.
03.2021 - 04.2025
Yard Foreman
LUMBERMART INC.
08.2019 - 03.2021
Machining / Finishing Department Manager
AMERICAN WOODS CO.
06.2017 - 08.2019
Parts Counter Salesman
TRI STEEL MANUFACTURING CO.
03.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Blender
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
11.2011 - 02.2016
Small Business Owner
VETTERKINDS WOODWORKING LLC
08.2007 - 11.2011
Production Manager
WALLYWORLD WINDOW SERVICE
07.2004 - 03.2016
Production Manager
T.D. FISCHER GROUP INC.
02.2000 - 07.2007
Excelling as a First Time Manager or Supervisor, Coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers and Supervisors, Dealing With Difficult Employees
Skillpath
Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Northwestern Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center
Coaching the Lift Truck Operator
Northcentral Technical College
The Dale Carnegie Course
Dale Carnegie and Associates
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