Stefan Wehrle
Thurso,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of production processes, complemented by excellent communication skills and a genuine eagerness to learn. Committed to driving team success and delivering positive results through collaboration and innovative thinking while consistently embracing new challenges. Dedicated to advancing organizational objectives with unwavering enthusiasm, showcasing a proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments. Focused on ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Renovation - Supervisor
MSR Construction
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Sourced vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Supplied materials to different sites in timely manner
- Solved issues on site as team or alone
- Directed employees as needed
- Liaised between customer and management
Renovation- Supervisor
Ernie O'Hara
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Communicated with owner off apartments, contractors and superintendents, if needed
- Oversaw daily operations
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Supplied needed materials to different sites in timely manner.
- Maintained equipment and inventory levels
Shop Foreman
Eastop Counters
06.2013 - 10.2020
- Supervised daily operation, ensuring time lines and quality standards are meet.
- Serving customers on a daily base with technical questions and order pick up's
- Manufacturing and installing counter top's to customers satisfaction
- Buying materials needed for shop's operation
Cabinet maker/ Shop Manager
2Go Custom Kitchens
11.2009 - 06.2013
- Responsible for Health/Safety in shop
- Directed employees as needed
- Maintained / Repaired machinery
- Build cabinets according to shop drawings
- Installation understanding
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain standards of craftsmanship and durability.
- Collaborated with designers to create tailored kitchen solutions.
- Bought materials needed for building the kitchen's and handled the inventory
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
- Repaired and maintained equipment for optimal function
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials and using cutoffs for next project
Stucco Laborer
Bao Construction
06.2009 - 10.2009
- Installed styrofoam on building envelopes by using hand and power tools
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
Cabinet Maker
2Go Custom Kitchens
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Building kitchen cabinets to customers specifications
- Maintained safe and organized workspace to minimize risk of injury.
- Operated hand and power tools, machinery to manufactured cabinets
- Collaborated with designers and shop foreman to finalize project plans and layouts.
- Blueprint design understanding
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
- Inspected completed cabinets for quality assurance.
- Installation understanding
- Repaired and maintained equipment for optimal function and usage.
Warehouse Associate
Schleich Canada
07.2007 - 09.2008
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse.
- Conducted quality checks on outgoing products to ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized workspace to uphold safety regulations and improve operational efficiency
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, ensuring minimal product damage during transportation.
- Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Technical Support Specialist - Production
Concert Airlaid Inc.
01.2004 - 04.2006
- Implemented the 2nd. Generation of the production line in Gatineau, which was previously build and installed in Germany.
- Supported the development and installation again in Germany and Canada.
- Supported product qualification process by Proctor & Gamble in Belleville.
- Liaison between Proctor & Gamble and Concert Airlaid
- Led training sessions on new technology, improving overall team competency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for complex problem-solving, leading to improved operational efficiency at customers and own production line.
- Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, driving improvements in production process.
- Contributed to company growth by identifying opportunities for product and production improvements from client feedback.
Team Leader - Production Line
Concert Airlaid
05.2002 - 01.2004
- Team member of an engineering team to develop the 2nd. generation of the production line.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for products.
- Maintain / Adust / Repair equipment
Technical Support Specialist - Production
Concert Airlaid Industries
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Implemented the 1st. generation of the production line in Gatineau, which was previously build and installed in Germany.
- Supported the development and installation of that production line in Germany and Canada.
- Supported product qualification process by Proctor & Gamble in Belleville.
- Liaison between Proctor & Gamble and Concert Airlaid
- Led training sessions on new technology, improving overall team competency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for complex problem-solving, leading to improved operational efficiency at customers and own production line.
- Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, driving improvements in production process.
- Contributed to company growth by identifying opportunities for product and production improvements from client feedback.
Supervisor, Production Line
Concert Airlaid
06.2000 - 05.2001
- Team member of an engineering team to develop a new production line.
- Implemented the new technology in our factory.
- Developed standard operating procedures to standardize practices across departments.
- Streamlined workflows, reducing operational bottlenecks and increasing efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Team Leader - Production Line
Concert Airlaid
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for products.
- Maintain / Adust / Repair equipment
Service Advisor
BMW Auto Hause Jacobi
09.1991 - 08.1997
- Apprentice program as office clerk for 2 years with school/work After certification as office clerk worked as Service Advisor and warranty specialist at that car dealership
Housekeeper
Stift Marienflies
09.1990 - 08.1991
- Cleaning rooms, preparing food in a retirement home
Industrial Mechanic
Meyenburger Möbelwerk
09.1987 - 08.1990
- Apprentice program as Industrial Mechanic for 2 years school/work after certification, repaired machines and equipment to produce furniture in an industrial environment
Education
No Degree - Office Clerk
Berufsschule
Kyritz / Germany 08-1994
No Degree - Industrial Mechanic
Berufsschule
Kyritz, Germany 07-1989
Skills
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Good time management
- Team work
- Blueprint reading
- Organizational skill
- Work with minimal supervision
- Forklift operator
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 32 staff members.
- Working with Proctor & Gamble as liaison to qualify products by Concert Airlaid and by Procter & Gamble in Canada
- Secured with that work orders from many years from Procter & Gamble and receiving a later of recommendation from them
Languages
English
Professional Working
German
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Office Clerk 08/1994 Germany
- Industrial Mechanic 07/1989 Germany
No work experience
- May 2006 to July 2007
- I was laid off by Concert Airlaid during a reconstruction process of the company. My work permit was restricted to that company. I had to wait for my permanent residency, which took a year.
Different short term jobs
- Falkenhagen, Brandenburg / Perleberg, Brandenburg
- December 1997 to April 1999
- Worked for 3 months for Insurance
- Unemployed for 3 months
- Work for 6 months in distribution centre for cosmetics
- Unemployed for 2 months
- Course for 2 months which was base to getting employed after by Concert Airlaid
Timeline
Renovation - Supervisor
MSR Construction
12.2022 - 05.2025
Renovation- Supervisor
Ernie O'Hara
11.2020 - 12.2022
Shop Foreman
Eastop Counters
06.2013 - 10.2020
Cabinet maker/ Shop Manager
2Go Custom Kitchens
11.2009 - 06.2013
Stucco Laborer
Bao Construction
06.2009 - 10.2009
Cabinet Maker
2Go Custom Kitchens
09.2008 - 06.2009
Warehouse Associate
Schleich Canada
07.2007 - 09.2008
Technical Support Specialist - Production
Concert Airlaid Inc.
01.2004 - 04.2006
Team Leader - Production Line
Concert Airlaid
05.2002 - 01.2004
Technical Support Specialist - Production
Concert Airlaid Industries
05.2001 - 05.2002
Supervisor, Production Line
Concert Airlaid
06.2000 - 05.2001
Team Leader - Production Line
Concert Airlaid
05.1999 - 05.2000
Service Advisor
BMW Auto Hause Jacobi
09.1991 - 08.1997
Housekeeper
Stift Marienflies
09.1990 - 08.1991
Industrial Mechanic
Meyenburger Möbelwerk
09.1987 - 08.1990
No Degree - Office Clerk
Berufsschule
No Degree - Industrial Mechanic
Berufsschule