JustinSutera
Process Optimizer
Experienced manufacturing manager focused on operational efficiency, workforce development, systems optimization, and process improvement. Passionate about building scalable systems that perform — in manufacturing, design, and digital environments.
Leadership
Operational leadership, workforce development, accountability, and production oversight.
Manufacturing Operations
Scheduling execution, labor balancing, production coordination, and workflow visibility.
Engineering Collaboration
Manufacturing prints, route cards, engineering communication, and production documentation.
Systems & Automation
Advanced Excel systems, overtime analysis, reporting automation, and labor tracking.
Process Optimization
Continuous improvement, bottleneck reduction, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency.
Creative & Technical
Web design, UI/UX systems, Elementor, content creation, and digital workflow development.
Lippert Components
- Lead manufacturing operations and workforce coordination for a team of 19 personnel and 2 team leads in a fast-paced production environment.
- Flex team members between departments and operational areas to eliminate bottlenecks and maintain production flow.
- Continuously adjust production schedules, labor balancing, and staffing allocations to achieve operational goals.
- Lead plant-wide scheduling and operational meetings during upper management absence.
- Coordinate plant workflow visibility, scheduling execution, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Develop advanced Excel-based tracking systems for overtime analysis, department labor tracking, scheduling visibility, and workflow optimization.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and update manufacturing prints, route cards, and material documentation.
- Train and mentor team leads and operators to function independently and efficiently.
Buffalo Wild Wings
- Worked in a high-speed kitchen environment during college summer break.
- Managed food preparation, timing coordination, and team communication under pressure.
- Developed adaptability and fast-paced operational discipline.
Nucor Building Systems
- Assisted with 3D modeling and building information documentation.
- Worked with architectural drawings, structural layouts, and engineering coordination.
- Utilized SketchUp and CAD-based drafting workflows.
Seasonal Detasseling Work
- Performed agricultural field operations and inspection work.
- Developed work ethic, consistency, and team-based labor coordination.
Vincennes University
Architecture Studies
- Architectural drafting
- Blueprint reading
- CAD systems
- Structural concepts
- Systems-oriented design thinking
Operational Systems Development
Built advanced Excel systems for overtime analysis, labor tracking, scheduling visibility, and workflow optimization.
Leadership & Coordination
Led cross-functional operations and plant-wide meetings to maintain production alignment and schedule execution.
Engineering Support
Collaborated with engineering teams to update prints, route cards, and manufacturing documentation.
Web & Creative Development
Designed and developed a portfolio platform using WordPress and Elementor to showcase skills, systems, and achievements.