Peter Niekamp has over 30 years of experience in production scheduling and supervision roles. He is responsible for creating work orders, scheduling start dates, coordinating material ordering and inventory tracking. He also handles production issues, employee training and reviews, and implementing process improvements to increase profit margins.

1. Peter Niekamp
Scheduler / Production Control / Supervisor - Klise Manufacturing
Comstock Park, MI 49321
peteniekamp@sbcglobal.net - 616-901-2561
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Responsible for creating all work orders, and scheduling a start date.
Coordinated ordering and receiving of raw material for all jobs.
Responsible for starting each order on schedule in a job shop environment.
Coordinated and scheduled a work force on two shifts.
Tracking all jobs through production to keep them on schedule, and handling any problems that arise.
Responsible for reviews and disciplinary action for employees.
Tracked a large lumber inventory.
Responsible for training and licensing all fork lift drivers.
Responsible for implementing procedures to correct problems on jobs that don't generate intended profits
margin.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Designed and implemented inventory tracking system which cut inventory on hand by two thirds.
Involved in designing and implementing a Theory of Constraint scheduling system which cut WIP by half.
Completed course in Total Quality Management
Complete several Supervisory courses and seminars
Participated in many work shops with The Right Place in different companies throughout west Michigan. The
focus was Implementing lean manufacturing projects in the different companies.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Scheduler/ Production Control / Supervisor
Klise Manufacturing - Grand Rapids, MI - 2011 to Present
Responsible for creating, scheduling and assigning a start date for all work orders. Managing the flow between
departments in a job shop environment, and keeping jobs on schedule. Responsible for hiring personnel, and
disciplinary action. Recording customer quality concerns, and follow up to rectify causes for defects. Manage
labor needs of all departments. Coordinate ordering and receiving of raw material for all jobs. Track raw material
inventory. Set safety stock levels and create orders to keep stock products at acceptable levels. Report to the
president of company.
Production Technician/supervisor
Klise Manufacturing - Grand Rapids, MI - 1996 to 2011
Responsible for managing employees in in a team environment using 5 S lean manufacturing methods. Also
developing and implementing production Techniques to streamline production with a high emphasis on safety.
Managing employees in multiple departments on 2 shifts. Responsible for reviews and disciplinary action
for employees. Responsible for implementing procedures to correct problems on jobs that do not generate
intended profits margin. Responsible for training and licensing all fork lift drivers.

2. Group Leader
Klise Manufacturing - Grand Rapids, MI - 1989 to 1996
Responsibilities
record issues or receipt of material. Responsible for quality and quantity of own and department work. Distribute
work, schedule jobs.Train others within company outline to ensure most effective methods of meeting dates,
cost requirements and quality standards. Set up existing equipment and devise set-ups for new processes.
Monitor work, document productivity, report problems to supervision. Maintain tools and equipment to the
extent required by company. Participate in problem-solving and/or planning teams as required. Measure and
control raw material inventory and releases. Plan, load, and operate dry kilns.