{"id":184,"date":"2026-05-13T21:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justinsutera.com\/?page_id=184"},"modified":"2026-05-17T02:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T02:08:41","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/justinsutera.com\/?page_id=184","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"h-white\" style=\"font-size: 43.1445px; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\">Justin<\/span><span class=\"h-cyan\" style=\"font-size: 43.1445px; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\">Sutera<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<section class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"hero-copy-zone\">\n<div class=\"tagline\">Systems Builder \u2022 Manufacturing Manager \u2022<br \/>\nProcess Optimizer<\/div>\n<p class=\"hero-text\">Experienced manufacturing manager focused on operational efficiency, workforce development, systems optimization, and process improvement. Passionate about building scalable systems that perform \u2014 in manufacturing, design, and digital environments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-row\">\n  <a class=\"btn btn-gradient\" href=\"#experience\">Download Resume<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"portrait-zone\">\n<div class=\"portrait-glow\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- Replace this src with your uploaded WordPress Media Library PNG URL --><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/justinsutera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Self-Pic-Resume-1.png\" alt=\"Justin Sutera portrait\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"section-heading\">Core Strengths<\/div>\n<div class=\"core-grid\">\n<div class=\"core-card\">\n<div class=\"icon\">\u265f<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>Operational leadership, workforce development, accountability, and production oversight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"core-card\">\n<div class=\"icon\">\u25a3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Manufacturing Operations<\/h3>\n<p>Scheduling execution, labor balancing, production coordination, and workflow visibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"core-card\">\n<div class=\"icon\">\u25a4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Engineering Collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>Manufacturing prints, route cards, engineering communication, and production documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"core-card\">\n<div class=\"icon\">\u25a6<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Systems &amp; Automation<\/h3>\n<p>Advanced Excel systems, overtime analysis, reporting automation, and labor tracking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"core-card\">\n<div class=\"icon\">\u2197<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Process Optimization<\/h3>\n<p>Continuous improvement, bottleneck reduction, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"core-card\">\n<div class=\"icon\">\u25b1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Creative &amp; Technical<\/h3>\n<p>Web design, UI\/UX systems, Elementor, content creation, and digital workflow development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"experience\" class=\"section experience-section\">\n<div class=\"section-heading\">Experience <span class=\"small-sub\">Mission Log<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"experience-wrap\">\n<aside class=\"timeline\">\n<div class=\"time-item\">\n<div class=\"time-label\">6+ Years2018 \u2013 Present<\/div>\n<div class=\"node\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"time-item\">\n<div class=\"time-label purple\">Summer 2017<\/div>\n<div class=\"node purple\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"time-item\">\n<div class=\"time-label purple\">2016<\/div>\n<div class=\"node purple\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"time-item\">\n<div class=\"time-label purple\">2013 \u2013 2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"node purple\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"exp-stack\">\n<article class=\"exp-card\">\n<div class=\"exp-title\">\n<h2>Lippert Components<\/h2>\n<div class=\"role\">Manufacturing Manager<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"lippert-list\">\n<li>Lead manufacturing operations and workforce coordination for a team of 19 personnel and 2 team leads in a fast-paced production environment.<\/li>\n<li>Flex team members between departments and operational areas to eliminate bottlenecks and maintain production flow.<\/li>\n<li>Continuously adjust production schedules, labor balancing, and staffing allocations to achieve operational goals.<\/li>\n<li>Lead plant-wide scheduling and operational meetings during upper management absence.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate plant workflow visibility, scheduling execution, and operational efficiency improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Develop advanced Excel-based tracking systems for overtime analysis, department labor tracking, scheduling visibility, and workflow optimization.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and update manufacturing prints, route cards, and material documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Train and mentor team leads and operators to function independently and efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"exp-card purple\">\n<div class=\"exp-title\">\n<h2>Buffalo Wild Wings<\/h2>\n<div class=\"role\">Cook<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"compact-list\">\n<li>Worked in a high-speed kitchen environment during college summer break.<\/li>\n<li>Managed food preparation, timing coordination, and team communication under pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Developed adaptability and fast-paced operational discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"exp-card purple\">\n<div class=\"exp-title\">\n<h2>Nucor Building Systems<\/h2>\n<div class=\"role\">Internship<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"compact-list\">\n<li>Assisted with 3D modeling and building information documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Worked with architectural drawings, structural layouts, and engineering coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Utilized SketchUp and CAD-based drafting workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"exp-card purple\">\n<div class=\"exp-title\">\n<h2>Seasonal Detasseling Work<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"compact-list\">\n<li>Performed agricultural field operations and inspection work.<\/li>\n<li>Developed work ethic, consistency, and team-based labor coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"bottom-grid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"section-heading\">Education<\/div>\n<div class=\"edu-card\">\n<div class=\"edu-icon\">\u2302<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Vincennes University<\/h3>\n<div class=\"role\">Associate Degree<br \/>\nArchitecture Studies<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Architectural drafting<\/li>\n<li>Blueprint reading<\/li>\n<li>CAD systems<\/li>\n<li>Structural concepts<\/li>\n<li>Systems-oriented design thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"section-heading\">Tools &amp; Technologies<\/div>\n<div class=\"tools-card\">\n<div class=\"chips\">\n<div class=\"chip\">Microsoft Excel<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Advanced Formulas<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Production Scheduling<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">WordPress<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Elementor<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Squarespace<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">AutoCAD<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Revit<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">SketchUp<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Photoshop<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Adobe Premiere Pro<\/div>\n<div class=\"chip\">Facebook Ads Manager<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"section-heading\">Systems &amp; Achievements<\/div>\n<div class=\"systems-card\">\n<div class=\"sys-mini\">\n<div class=\"sys-icon\">\u2197<\/div>\n<h3>Operational Systems Development<\/h3>\n<p>Built advanced Excel systems for overtime analysis, labor tracking, scheduling visibility, and workflow optimization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sys-mini\">\n<div class=\"sys-icon\">\u265f<\/div>\n<h3>Leadership &amp; Coordination<\/h3>\n<p>Led cross-functional operations and plant-wide meetings to maintain production alignment and schedule execution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sys-mini\">\n<div class=\"sys-icon\">\u2659<\/div>\n<h3>Engineering Support<\/h3>\n<p>Collaborated with engineering teams to update prints, route cards, and manufacturing documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sys-mini\">\n<div class=\"sys-icon\">\u25b1<\/div>\n<h3>Web &amp; Creative Development<\/h3>\n<p>Designed and developed a portfolio platform using WordPress and Elementor to showcase skills, systems, and achievements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"quote\">\n  I enjoy building <span class=\"cyan\">systems<\/span> that perform \u2014 whether in manufacturing operations, workflow automation, leadership structures, or digital experiences. 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