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Michael Hamelau

New Ulm

Summary

Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at 3M, excelling in team leadership and continuous improvement. Expert in implementing lean manufacturing techniques, enhancing productivity by reducing waste. Skilled in training and mentoring, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes health and safety compliance. Committed to achieving operational excellence and team success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

3M
01.2014 - Current
  • Manage team of 25-75 production employees, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Assist in daily production operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Establish clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Implement process improvements for increased productivity and reduced downtime.
  • Created an inclusive work culture that encourages collaboration and open communication among staff members at all levels within the organization.
  • Facilitate team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.

Production Group Leader

3M
08.2010 - 01.2014
  • Assisted Supervisor in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
  • Facilitated change management within the team by effectively communicating new processes or policy changes.
  • Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Managed daily production schedules to ensure meeting customer demands.

Production Operator

3M
09.1997 - 08.2010
  • Monitored production processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
  • Operated machinery to maintain production efficiency and quality standards.
  • Trained new personnel on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of workplace safety.
  • Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
  • Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Education

Truman High School
Truman, MN

Skills

  • Production management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Waste reduction
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance monitoring
  • Active listening

Accomplishments

Have led nine Kaizen Events which have led to the following improvements:

  • Waste dollar value saved of over $35k per year and 15k pounds sustainable on a yearly basis.
  • Optimizing changeovers to reduce process downtime.
  • Quality based improvements to reduce customer complaints and process errors resulting in scrap and rework.
  • Process layout improvements to optimize area to add additional work stations and increase throughput.
  • Creation of Standard Work to improve process training.


Have achieved a performance rating of meets or exceeds expectations in each yearly review as a Production Supervisor. Achieved an Exceptional Performance rating for the year 2024.

Timeline

Production Supervisor

3M
01.2014 - Current

Production Group Leader

3M
08.2010 - 01.2014

Production Operator

3M
09.1997 - 08.2010

Truman High School

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