Michael Shepherd
Golden Valley
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven Shipping professional offering exceptional leadership, planning and training abilities. Capable of managing documentation, updating computer records and processing payments. Positive and motivational manager with a proactive and resourceful approach.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriffs Deputy and LEO
Grant County Sheriffs Department and Marion In Police.
Marion Indiana
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Shipping Manager/Supervisor
Ardagh Group
Dunkirk, IN
09.1992 - 10.2019
- Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
- Supported outside sales personnel on customer-related efforts and visits to grow sales
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation
- Maintained accurate records in [Software], including materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances
Production Supervisor
Ardagh Group
Dunkirk, IN
09.1992 - 10.2019
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
Maintenance Supervisor
Ball Foster/Saint Gobain/Ardagh Group
Marion, IN
09.1992 - 10.2019
- Performed quality controls following technical interventions and during product industrialization for products and processes
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan
- Managed all quality assurance machines with a group of 20 Highly trained Journeymen
Factory Employee
Thatcher Glass
Streator, IL
04.1977 - 06.1992
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
- Sorted product and contributed to decisions on discarding or keeping batches
Electrician/Plumber
Toluca Electric
Toluca, IL
07.1986 - 03.1987
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects
- Installed and repaired Plumbing systems
- Installed HVAC systems
Education
High School Diploma -
Mid-County Jr-Sr High
Varna, IL05.1977
Skills
- Materials inspections
- Shipment processing
- Staff development and team building
- Maintenance management
- Plant operations
- Microsoft Office
- WMS and SAP
- Kronos
- Glass production and Trucking understanding
- Documentation management
- Interactive communication skills
- Computer skills
- Inventory auditing
- Technical skills
- Presentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Law enforcement
- Public safety
- Prisoner transport
- First aid and CPR
Interests
Hiking, Photography, Travel
Timeline
Sheriffs Deputy and LEO
Grant County Sheriffs Department and Marion In Police.
03.2024 - 12.2024
Shipping Manager/Supervisor
Ardagh Group
09.1992 - 10.2019
Production Supervisor
Ardagh Group
09.1992 - 10.2019
Maintenance Supervisor
Ball Foster/Saint Gobain/Ardagh Group
09.1992 - 10.2019
Electrician/Plumber
Toluca Electric
07.1986 - 03.1987
Factory Employee
Thatcher Glass
04.1977 - 06.1992
High School Diploma -
Mid-County Jr-Sr High