Production Supervisor Project Coordinator – ERIK ENGSTRAN- Spring Hill, KS
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Results-driven Production Supervisor and Project Coordinator with 20 years of experience in the printing and manufacturing industries, specializing in digital, offset, and flexographic production. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing quality and safety standards to exceed production goals. Adept at inventory control, process development, and continuous improvement. Recognized for innovative problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and driving operational excellence in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Skills
- Production Supervision & Scheduling
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Process Development & Optimization
- Inventory Control & Material Management
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Safety & Compliance
- Quality Assurance & Color Management
- Project Management & Cross Functional Collaboration
- Global Sourcing & Procurement
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) | Gantt Charts | SOP Writing
Digital Press Operator 05/2020 to 04/2025
Card Fulfillment Services North Mankato, MN
- Optimized machine setups and production efficiencies while maintaining strict quality
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and resolve quality issues, minimizing downtime.
- Accurately set up trimming profiles, color spaces, and stock profiles to meet customer
- Maintained compliance with company policies and OSHA safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
Project Management – R&D and New Product Development 05/2009 to 05/2020
Precision Press, Inc North Mankato, MN
- Led cross-functional teams to develop new promotional products, optimizing production processes and driving $270K in new annual revenue.
- Created Gantt charts, project schedules, and SOPs to streamline project execution and improve
production efficiency.
- Worked alongside purchasing to globally source any raw materials or packaging
- Collaborated with purchasing, engineering, and sales teams to align production with customer specifications and delivery schedules.
- Competitive market research and
- Awarded the Glen Taylor Award for outstanding product innovation contributing to substantial revenue
Production Supervisor 11/2004 to 05/2009
Precision Press, Inc North Mankato, MN
- Supervised 9–15 employees in packaging, silkscreen, and pressroom departments, driving team performance through individualized coaching and mentorship.
- Managed production scheduling, inventory control, and staffing to consistently meet production goals and quality standards.
- Conducted regular employee reviews, safety retraining, and process improvement initiatives, reducing waste and increasing throughput.
- Partnered with sales and design departments to plan new product introductions and deliver customized manufacturing solutions.
- Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Oversaw inventory, physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing
- Promoted workplace safety, maintained ESD protocols, and enforced proper handling of products and equipment
Warehouse 06/2015 to 03/2017
Home Depot Mankato, MN
- Managed shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes for high-volume warehouse
- Organized inbound shipments, performed cycle counts, and prepared return pallets to maintain supply chain efficiency.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Marketing Management 2010
South Central College Mankato, MN
Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Communications 2003
South Central College Mankato, MN
Certifications & Additional Training
- OSHA Safety Compliance Training (Internal)
- Lean Manufacturing Concepts (Internal Training)
- Gantt Chart & Project Management Software Training
- Quality Control and Color Management Techniques
Achievements
- Glen Taylor Award Recipient for New Product Innovation ($270K annual revenue increase).
- Listing ID: 148185
- Contact Name: ERIK ENGSTRAND
