John Kramer

Plant Operations Manager at NPS Corporation

Greater Milwaukee

About

Experience

  • NPS Corporation (Cudahy, Wisconsin)
    • Plant Operations Manager
      Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    • Production Supervisor
      2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for all quality, safety, production on various paper converting lines. Work alongside the Production Scheduler to make sure the products got done on time. Working on various continuous improvement projects.

  • Plant Manager at Millwood, Inc. Packaging Supplies & Equipment
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    Manages all aspects of a Plant that sorts and repairs wood pallets for various retail and manufacturing customers. Ensures the safety of all employees. The Plant is currently over 2 years Safe. Makes the Plant compliant for it's many audits. Verifies the safety, quality and housekeeping by doing my own audits. Works with HR team to achieve recruiting goals. Responsible for all purchasing for the Plant. Manages the budget for the Plant to hit the P&L goals. Facilitates outreach events to represent the company in the community.

  • Production Supervisor at NPS Corporation
    2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    Responsible for all quality, safety, production on various paper converting lines. Work alongside the Production Scheduler to make sure the products got done on time. Working on various continuous improvement projects.

  • General Manager of Fabrication at SPI Lighting
    2008 - 2014 · 6 yrs

    General Manager Fabrication, Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment. Coordinated with team members to move product through the departments. Mentored the Production Scheduler to increase Inventory turns. Implemented Quality procedures. Continuously increasing capabilities and capacity of the department. Met with Engineering and Purchasing to make more parts in house and cheaper. Added 2nd shift in Fabrication department in 2012. Interviewed employees for hire in effort to build a stronger team. Worked with the vendors to reduce cost. Asked to take over in addition to the Fabrication department: Paint, Finish, Safety and Environment at the beginning of 2014

  • Team Leader Converting Materials at Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc. 
    2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

    Trained to run all converting lines. Responsible for quality of products produced. Team Leader on new R&D product line.