1. RESUME
Steve R. Jensen
XXXX Clinton Drive
Omaha, NE 68XXX
402.XXX.XXXX phone
stevejensen@xx.com
SUMMARY
I seek a challenging Production Supervisor Position, managing people & multiple production lines in
fast-paced manufacturing. I’ve worked under different operating procedures. But my preferred
management style is Toyota’s Lean Principle, a forward-thinking strategy aimed at keeping
employees/clients happy, while producing high-quality product, at low cost, with short delivery times.
I’m also familiar with Motorola Inc.’s Sigma Six, a management type aimed at eliminating
manufacturing defects. I also bring to the table a highly skilled background in technical, mechanical,
electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems.
I’m a - Team Leader - who effectively problem-solves and communicates with personnel, top level
management and clients. I’m ethical, honest and reliable. My experience is multi-faceted:
Multi Production Lines
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Employee Training & Safety
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Team-building & Motivating
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Employee Supervision & Scheduling
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Machinery Mechanics
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Paperwork Protocol & Computer Software
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Cost & Budget Analysis
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Client Account Maintenance
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
XX Foam – Production Supervisor - Council Bluffs, Iowa. As manufacturing manager, I oversaw
production, safety and daily supervision of 24+ workers. I handled personnel discipline, investigated
accidents and directly implemented corrective measures. Spearheading emergency evacuation plans -
my job. Mock trials - I handled too. I’m a multi-task manager:
Simultaneously organized & supervised multiple production lines
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Managed shipping - freight loading/unloading, i.e., forklifts, scanners, bar code labels,
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manifests - all shipment-related paperwork
Conducted safety audits, analyzing findings & making necessary changes
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Kept production/employee records
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Assessed Operating Procedures
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Managed minor equipment repairs
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April 2007 – Oct. 2008
Mentored employees on minor machinery fix-ups
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XXXX, XX Manufacturing - For this Lexington-based plant, I supervised 45+ employees, while
simultaneously managing multiple production lines. I made certain to meet deadlines and objectives
with the goal of increasing profits and keeping employees safe:
Managed multiple production lines
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Trained employees in corporate safety protocol/OSHA standards
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Spearheaded continuing-education
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Handled employee discipline, safety audits, accident probes, interviews & responses
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Managed shipping & paperwork
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Directed monthly departmental meetings
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April 2006 – Oct. 2006
Helped employees set up, fix & maintain machinery.
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2. Steve R. Jensen
402.XXX.XXXX phone
stevejensen@xx.com
XXXXXXXX Appraisal & Consulting - Licensed Real Estate Appraiser/Supervisor - Lincoln,
Nebraska - During my 5-year tenure here, I researched, analyzed and inspected residential,
agricultural, commercial properties & land to determine current market value. I used the Sales
Comparison, Cost & Income Approaches to devise a figure - in compliance with federal and USPAP, the
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Real estate developing, planning & consulting - I
Feb. 2001 – June 2006
handled too.
XXXXX International, Inc - Production Supervisor - Lincoln, Nebraska - At XXXXX, I directly
managed multiple production lines, trained line tasks & safety, and supervised approximately 60
employees. Paperwork involved performance reports & safety audits. I directed monthly departmental
meetings. When equipment went down, I helped bring it back on-line. Overall plant safety was my top
priority. As such, I organized emergency evacuation plans & conducted mock trials.
Sept. 1999 - Feb. 2001
XXX and XXXX, Inc - Safety Coordinator - Lincoln, Nebraska - Keeping a large number of
employees safe - was a primary task of this supervisory position. OSHA standards, safety auditing,
monthly departmental meetings and policy changes - I handled. When something broke, I helped fix it
and instructed employees how to as well. I developed crisis evacuation plans and implemented mock
Nov. 1994 – Aug. 1999
trials.
XXXXXX Farms - Farmer/Rancher - Cozad, Nebraska - As co-manager of day-to-day operations at
the family farm, I handled every imaginable task, including setting goals to maximize profitability,
buying and selling commodities, handling seed sales and making equipment repairs. I managed
livestock. I learned the ins and outs of chemical handling, among numerous other tasks.
May 1998 - Nov. 1994
EDUCATION…
1988-1990
University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Major Business Management
Business Management Fundamentals & Management Theory
NEBRASKA REAL ESTATE APPRAISER’S LICENSE - Omaha, Nebraska 2004
Achieving this designation required classroom instruction & high marks in these areas: Business Ethics
and Results, Real Estate Principles & Practices, Real Estate Law, Fundamentals of Real Estate
Appraisal, Applied Residential Valuation, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice,
Agriculture and Farm Appraisal Mold Identification and Solutions, The Income & Cost Approaches to
Valuation.
CERTIFICATIONS…
OSHA Standards & Compliance, CPR, First Aid Responder, Fork Lift Operation Trainer
ADDITIONAL TRAINING…
Fred Pyor Seminars - Omaha, Nebraska - 2000-2003 - “How to Supervise People,”
“Coaching Skills 4 Managers & Supervisors,” and “How to Deal with Difficult People”
COMPUTER SOFTWARE…
Proficiency using in-house software to track shipping, receiving & inventory
MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook Express & Internet competence