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
New Ulm, MN
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
New Ulm, MN
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
New Ulm
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, MNSkills
- 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