Manager Machine Operator
Resume:
PAULA WHEELER
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22551
abhyfd@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY:
Multi-faceted experience featuring Warehouse and Production
management/leadership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Uses pro-active measures, solid communications and organization to
cover/coordinate the efficient work flow between departments and
timely action by team members. Background emphasizes complex problem
solving and using advanced warehouse, inventory and production
systems/tools to maximize efficiency
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
2011: QUADDIRECT, f/k/a OpenFirst and Diversified Mailing Services -
Fredericksburg, Virginia
A direct mail printing and distribution division of Quad/Graphics, a $4.3
billion printing and media company
Warehouse Manager - 2006 to 2011
Responsible for all aspects of shipping of completed production, the
receiving of materials/supplies for production, and the warehousing of
these finished and raw materials. Through team reports, plans and
schedules the trucks entering/leaving the docks, coordinating with
several departments on forecasts, pending orders, material
requirements, customer deadlines and production progress.
. Shipping of completed production is performed according to strict
US Postal Service weight and bundling requirements. Shipped 350+
million pieces in 2010.
. Awarded Quad's Master Cup recognizing superior job knowledge per
written/practical testing.
. Developed changes in Warehouse operating processes resulting in
reducing labor costs.
. Contributed to identifying/implementing policy and procedure
changes after the Quad acquisition.
. Teamed in introducing bar code inventory/production tracking system
and the new equipment.
. Led employee training and individual coaching on different
operating and business topics.
. Promoted continuing efforts to stage shipments and materials to
improve access/efficiency.
. Regularly identified opportunities to anticipate needs/schedules to
avoid LTL shipments.
Production Support Manager - 1997 to 2005
Engaged in multi-tasking activities and communications to ensure the
availability of paper stocks and supplies needed for meeting near-term
production requirements.
. Contributed to the conversion of manual procedures/reports to the
computer system.
Production Supervisor - 1989 to 1996
Directed 37 employees in: planning production; assigning work orders
to Operators; overseeing quality and the meeting of deadlines; problem
solving scheduling and/or production issues; compiling/entering
production and labor data; employee communications/relations;
training; team leadership; re-enforcing safety principles; inter-
department coordination; and management reports and communications
Machine Operator - 1988 to 1989
Ran various machinery for the production of a variety of direct mail
projects.
Pre-1988: Sewing Machine Operator making men's and women's clothing.
EDUCATION:
Introduction to Microsoft 2007 - Germanna Community College - 2008 -
Fredericksburg, VA
GED - Adult Education Center - Spotsylvania, VA
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