Martha Kulis
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: 224-***-****
E-mail: *************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
Omron Automotive St. Charles, Illinois
A manufacturer of components for the automotive industry Production Supervisor June 2012-June 2017
• Supervise 20 plus employees on a daily basis in the mechanical assembly operation.
• Develop, implement and maintain the operational plans, procedures and policies.
• Develop employees through orientation and training; build morale, motivation and loyalty.
• Ensure the daily production numbers are met for fuel pumps through Lean procedures.
• Mentor Lean training for Omron facility.
• Develop Mixed Model assembly line to improve machine utilization and capital costs.
• Implement One Piece Flow process to reduce scrap.
• Assist New Product launch set-up procedures, process flow, cell layout and process documentation.
Chrysler Belvidere Assembly Plant Belvidere, Illinois A manufacturer of automobiles for the consumer market Quality Production Supervisor/Analyst February 2012-June 2012 (Contract)
• Identified and corrected quality defects in the assembly process.
• Inspected final product utilizing inspection tools.
• Worked with production employees to correct quality defects.
• Assisted engineering personnel on corrective actions to solve quality defects. Chrysler/MOPAR Distribution Center Naperville, Illinois A distributor of MOPAR parts to local Chrysler Dealers Outbound Operations Supervisor June 2011-December 2011 (Contract)
• Supervised 22 plus UAW union employees on a daily basis in a world class logistics facility.
• Coached and mentored workforce to improve operations through continuous improvement.
• Supervised small batch processing for both small bins and large racks order selection.
• Directed employees in dock operations, UPS processing, Bill of Lading and HAZMAT transport.
• Conducted pre-shift meetings to communicate productivity expectations, updates and notifications.
• Maintained shift operations goals and targets for safety, quality, delivery and costs.
• Documented disciplinary action with the local union regarding employee performance.
• Prepared nightly close paperwork that includes labor editing and accounting for hours.
• Maintained facility security by locking up the building after second shift operations. Signature Brands, LLC (Popcorn Division) Franklin Park, Illinois A manufacturer of flavored popcorn and decorative tin containers Production Supervisor June 2010-November 2010 (Contract)
• Supervised 100 plus employees on a daily basis in the high speed manufacture and packaging of the final food product.
• Coordinated with production control on sanitation, change over and production runs. Pentair Electronics Packaging Co. Des Plaines, Illinois A manufacturer of metal stamped components for the electronics industry Production Supervisor May 2004-April 2008 (Manufacturing moved to Mexico)
• Supervised 30 plus employees on a daily basis in the mechanical assembly operation.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing throughout production floor.
• Developed, implemented and maintained the operational plans, procedures and policies.
• Ensured the daily production numbers were met and 5S processes were followed.
• Developed employees through orientation and training, built morale, motivation and loyalty.
• Ensured proper handling of assembly issues with employees, customers and vendors.
• Implemented department organization structure through hiring, scheduling and delegation. Woodward Controls, Inc. Niles, Illinois
A manufacturer of electro-magnetic components for the automotive industry Lead Stockroom Clerk, June 2000-May 2004
• Trained new and temporary employees on procedures, locations, labeling and removal.
• Notified and authorized the purchase of components in the event of part shortage.
• Removed or adjusted part quantities to match actual counts on the computer system.
• Packaged final product and prepared for delivery to customers. Second Shift Production Group Leader, March 1995-June 2000
• Supervised activities of the electrical and/or mechanical assemble of products produced.
• Delegated work for 32 employees per company management policies.
• Trained new and temporary employees on job functions to the manufacture of the product.
• Assisted Human Resources and department head during annual reviews.
• Inspected, packaged and shipped product after completion of the final assembly process. EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Business Management, National Louis University, May 2004 Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management
TRAINING:
Fully trained for ISO-9001 standards
Internal Auditing for ISO 14001 @ OSHA 18001, IDO 9001:2000 & ISO/TS 16949:2002 COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Oracle MRP
VOCABULARY:
Bi-lingual (Polish/ English)