Jeffrey Wilkenshoff
Sharon
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at King Machine, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs through lean manufacturing principles. Skilled in team development and project management, I foster a culture of continuous improvement, achieving KPIs while maximizing safety and quality standards. Committed to mentoring staff and optimizing operations for success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
King Machine
2017 - 07.2025
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
CNC Machine Operator
King Machine
2008 - 07.2017
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
- Assisted in inventory management practices such as tracking tooling, materials used, and monitoring stock levels to maintain production readiness.
- Streamlined workflow with effective management of multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure manufactured components met or exceeded customer expectations regarding fitment, finish, functionality.
Education
Diploma - Basic
Yord Comprehensive High
York, SCSkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Scheduling
- Team building and development
- Work delegation
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Cost control
- Schedule management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- ISO compliance
- Production and processing management
- Team development
- Troubleshooting skills
- Staff training
- Team management
- Forklift operation
- Workflow management
- Inventory oversight
- Employee hiring
- Lean manufacturing
- New process development
- KPI tracking
Timeline
Plant Manager
King Machine
2017 - 07.2025
CNC Machine Operator
King Machine
2008 - 07.2017
Diploma - Basic
Yord Comprehensive High
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