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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Michael Richetti III

Mishawaka

Summary

Dynamic Production Team Leader at Highwater Marine with a proven track record in worker training and process improvement. Expert in enhancing production efficiency and fostering teamwork, I successfully implemented lean manufacturing principles, significantly reducing waste. Committed to quality control and safety monitoring, I consistently motivated teams to exceed performance goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Team Leader

Highwater Marine
04.2021 - 03.2025
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
  • Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth or advancement.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing workflow improvements.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the team, reducing waste and increasing overall efficiency levels.

Electrician

THOR
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings in an RV production line, peace rate environment.
  • Installed and wired converters, service panels, and circuit breakers.

Electrician

Wells Cargo
10.2011 - 01.2015

Laid wood floors in cargo trailers to precise required measurements in order for wood floors to fit snugly and perfectly with no gaps.


Learned electrical from another while laying floors.


Took over rough wire electrical job after he retired and began to lay the foundation for the beginning of my electrical career.

Education

No Degree - Industrial Engineering

IUSB
South Bend, IN

High School Diploma -

Memorial High School
Elkhart, IN
01-1999

Skills

  • Worker training
  • Team motivation
  • Personnel management
  • Work scheduling
  • Quality control
  • Safety monitoring
  • Production planning
  • Process improvement
  • Continuous improvements
  • Incidents management
  • OSHA compliance management
  • Teamwork and communication

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved leadership training by completing a leadership course with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved process improvements through effectively helping with troubleshooting issues in and outside of my department.

Certification

  • Leadership Training- 6 months/ 1 day per week

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Production Team Leader

Highwater Marine
04.2021 - 03.2025

Electrician

THOR
01.2017 - 10.2020

Electrician

Wells Cargo
10.2011 - 01.2015

No Degree - Industrial Engineering

IUSB

High School Diploma -

Memorial High School
Michael Richetti III