Lena Newburg
*** ***** **** ****** ● Osceola, IA 50213 ● 641-***-**** cell ● acrkb4@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Solid background in management, accounting and quality, with a strong recent history in food production. Experienced in managing up to 120 subordinates and over $1 million in billing accounts. Skilled in analyzing and implementing standardized policies and procedures. Proven reliability and professional integrity. Steady history of motivated learning in the work environment and adapting to situations to produce beneficial acceptable results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE
Temporary Production Supervisor 2015
ManPower Des Moines, IA
Contract with Andersen Windows Stormdoor Division acting as interim production supervisor
Packaging Supervisor 2014-2015
Ferrara Candy Company Creston, IA
Supervised up to 24 packaging lines with over 60 employees, monitored successful adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency policies and standards
Oversaw the training and administered certification testing of staff, worked with union representation, handled the scheduling of staffing and administered discipline and performance reviews
Production Team Lead Person 2005-2013
Osceola Food, LLC Osceola, IA
Supervised up to 12 production lines, up to 60 employees, handled inventory, yield, payroll, scheduling, productivity, quality, staffing, and training issues, consistently delivering at or above departmental and company efficiency, safety, quality, and yield goals
Developed technician training manuals and curriculum in pickle room, tailored to conform with current plant, corporate, and governmental policies and procedures to standardize training and reduce turnover by 50%
Co-Presenter of Corporate Best of the Best Presentation 2006 for $500,000 cost saving initiative
Served on plant Employee Enrichment Committee to increase employee engagement Kenexa results
5 years quality control technician and 2 years production technician experience
Accounting Systems Independent Consultant 2002-2004
City of Cainsville Cainsville, MO
Designed and implemented City accounting system, streamlined City payroll functions and reporting systems
Facilitated new billing procedures for implementation with new system and merged with existing billing accounts
Lead Account Representative 1998-2001
Apria Healthcare Des Moines, IA
Provided leadership for billing team that handled statewide patient accounts for Medicare recipients
Developed and championed physician resource system to aid in the correct filing of necessary government forms
EDUCATION
National Career Readiness Certificate 2013
Gold level certification Certificate ID:HSTDKDKQPNH6
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Bachelor of Business Administration 2008
American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, IL
Concentration in Management, graduated Summa Cum Laude: 4.0 GPA
Associate of Science ` 1997
Southwestern Community College Creston, IA
Concentration in Accounting: 3.99 GPA