Dennis Bartes
Omaha
Summary
Production professional experienced in project coordination and employee supervision. Offers skills in giving clear instructions, knowledge of machinery troubleshooting and background in conflict resolution. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in a leadership position focused on solving problems. Very strong communication skills and AWS certified Master Welder for the last 30 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Supervisor and Production Manager
AGNECO
Omaha
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities for manufacturing agricultural equipment, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Supervised a team of 30+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted quality checks throughout production process, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and minimizing defects.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed quality management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to maintain product quality and safety levels.
- Managed employee timekeeping and payroll processes.
Production Supervisor
Omaha Standard Palfinger
Council Bluffs
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved production issues to sustain productivity goals.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Revamped procedures and monitoring strategies to enhance production throughput and quality.
- Implemented 6S methodology to improve workplace organization and efficiency.
- Conducted safety audits across departments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed engineering blueprints to understand project specifications and requirements.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor/Paint Department Manager
AGCO
Omaha
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Coached, trained, and mentored 33 associates, enhancing team performance and engagement.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production standards, improving overall output and safety compliance.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Proactively addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and delays to sustain operational flow.
- Developed, recorded and produced production reports with Microsoft Office, SAP and Treehouse.
- Analyzed and created reports to determine profit margins, trends and inventory levels.
- Created informative documents with Microsoft Office and Excel to provide clear direction to employees on how to produce, package and label products.
Production Supervisor/Quality Control Supervisor
Elliott
Omaha
09.2004 - 08.2016
- Supervised quality control personnel, mentoring and coaching to enhance team skills and improve work delegation.
- Led teams in audits to investigate quality control processes and identify root deficiencies for corrective action.
- Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
- Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
- Maintained testing equipment for quality control of welding and assembly production lines, ensuring operational reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Jr/Sr Highschool
Madison, NE05-1991
Skills
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
- Production Target Management
- Production scheduling
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- 20 years of quality and production management
- 15 years of 6S and Lean manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality management
References
- Todd Prince- Operations manager at Elliott and AGCO (402)-215-2038
- Tom Hurst- Owner of Hurst Welding (402)-332-5816
- Abdalallah Alkhalil- Operations Manager at AG/NECO (402)-670-7402
Timeline
Quality Supervisor and Production Manager
AGNECO
08.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Omaha Standard Palfinger
10.2021 - 07.2022
Manufacturing Production Supervisor/Paint Department Manager
AGCO
09.2016 - 09.2021
Production Supervisor/Quality Control Supervisor
Elliott
09.2004 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Madison Jr/Sr Highschool