Shaun Gildea
Glencoe
Summary
Passionate, emotionally intelligent, Results-driven Production Supervisor skilled in implementing effective training strategies and process improvements. Proven success in aligning department metrics with corporate goals, enhancing team performance, and achieving significant cost savings through Lean initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Production Supervisor
Resonetics
Hutchinson
01.2024 - Current
- Succeeded in bringing a complex and challenging medical device assembly out of development and into high volume production in order to meet an aggressive ramp plan.
- Enhanced manufacturing success by implementing Value Stream structure, optimizing use of Epicor ERP system, and revamping SQDCT boards and metrics to align with corporate goals.
- Interviewed and strategically selected diverse and motivated candidates to improve overall culture in order to accomplish challenging goals while rallying around the company’s core values.
- Supervised and mentored team of 18, ensuring timely payroll, conducting annual performance reviews, and providing 1 on 1 coaching focused on accountability and growth.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to ensure employee accountability.
- Led and participated in A3, VS Mapping, CI, and 5S projects resulting in significant cost savings, improved product yields, waste elimination, headcount reduction, and a well-balanced line.
- Developed and implemented functional Training Matrix to enable management to identify training gaps and establish SMART goals.
Production Supervisor
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Delano
11.2011 - 12.2023
- Ensured customer satisfaction, quality, and on-time delivery in fast-paced medical manufacturing environment.
- Align department metrics and goals with corporate goals and initiatives and monitor, track, and report on performances to management team.
- Supervised shift of 44 workers in production process, providing guidance and structure to enhance morale and uphold culture of safety, engagement, collaboration, trust, and respect.
- Coordinate production priorities and schedules based on available labor.
- Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures and ensure employees are accountable to them.
- Ensure payroll is timely and accurate.
- Conduct interviews during candidate selection process and perform annual reviews.
- Participated in A3, 5S, and CI quick win projects to minimize scrap and drive cost savings.
Bindery Worker
PGI, Inc
Hopkins
06.2000 - 08.2010
- Operated printing press, bulk cutter, folding machines, and managed mail fulfillment to ensure timely production.
- Advanced to shift lead role by demonstrating reliability and fostering collaboration within the team.
Combat Engineer (12B)
US Army
Hutchinson
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Iraq deployment (operation Iraqi Freedom) 2005-2007
- Operated Humvee as driver/gunner for route clearance and quick reaction force (QRF) during critical missions.
- Purple Heart recipient - 2007
- Received Army commendation and achievement awards recognizing exceptional service and contributions to mission success.
- Honorable discharge
Education
High School Diploma -
GSL
Glencoe, MN06-1998
Skills
- People Management
- Lean methodologies
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting
- Problem Solving
- ERP systems
- Excel
Certification
MRA Supervisor Leadership Course
Accomplishments
Lean Six Sigma All Sites Champion
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Resonetics
01.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
11.2011 - 12.2023
Combat Engineer (12B)
US Army
05.2005 - 05.2009
Bindery Worker
PGI, Inc
06.2000 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
GSL