Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Melissa Roberts
Oxford, Ga. 30054
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pactiv Corporation, Covington, Ga. December 1995 – present
June 2013- Present, Strategic Unit Manager Extrusion and Resin Recycle
Provided leadership and direction to assigned departments, product lines and profit centers and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications
Supervises 100+ employees including both salaried and hourly
Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards
Successfully implemented a new Extrusion staffing model. The total labor savings from the Extrusion staffing model implementation is $500K annually
Successfully leveraged material reduction projects resulting in over $900K savings annualized
November 2012- June 2013, Tactical Unit Manager Extrusion and Resin Recycle
Provided leadership and direction to assigned departments, product lines and profit centers and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications
Supervised 100+ employees including both salaried and hourly
Scheduled, tracked, & monitored production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards
Maintained an effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions
Completed and maintained timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
Provided feedback up and down the organization
Developed and implement safety awareness programs, communicated safety issues, corrected safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues
Participated in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes
Successfully implemented the roll optimization initiative in the effort to deliver Thermoforming consistent sheet to process through the thermo formers
November 2009- November 2012, Tactical Unit Manager Thermoforming
Provided leadership and direction to assigned departments, product lines and profit centers and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications
Supervised 100+ employees including both salaried and hourly
Scheduled, tracked, & monitored production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards
Maintained an effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions
Implemented and demonstrated best practices and consistent policies
Completed and maintained timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
Provided feedback up and down the organization
Developed and implement safety awareness programs, communicated safety issues, corrected safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues
Participated in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes
Successfully implemented 5 day production schedule in all 4 thermoforming departments in the facility to eliminate overtime costs and to provide production schedule smoothing
Lead the speed increase team in Thermoforming. Speed Team total dollars saved $400K
October 2005 – February 2006, Production Scheduler
Scheduled 15 thermoformers for Foodservice
Scheduled major change overs to ensure product was made to meet customer orders
Coordinated with extrusion manager to ensure sheet was available
Use MRP to coordinate non-poly procurement and inventory control for the plant
October 2004 – November 2009, Senior Manufacturing Team Leader
Manage, direct, and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and quality while minimizing costs and eliminating safety incidents
Maintained safety outlook for all departments contributing to safety excellence
Typically supervises 100+ employees in the plant’s daily operations to ensure all daily productivity requirements are achieved, housekeeping standards are sustained, and a safe work environment is maintained
Utilized SAP to manage personnel time and attendance
Utilized SAP to manage all facets of productivity monitoring to include: production reporting, production input, raw material management, roll stock inventory, and non-poly inventory
Ensured lines maintained acceptable housekeeping standards in preparation for Plant Manager’s inspections
Provide leadership and direction in the areas of training, planning, assigning, and directing labor, and problem resolution
Responsible for training all new operators and packers during the implementation of a new departmental manning model
Schedule, track, and monitor production, including cost, to ensure each department meets established goals.
Eliminated concept of shutting down lines due to lack of labor
Participate in designing continuous improvement processes throughout the plant. Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies
Played vital role in the Fast Foods (Hinged Lids) department manning model
Played vital role in the Meat Tray department manning model
Played vital role in the Manufacturing 4 department manning model
April 1998 - October 2004, Maintenance Operator
Consistently demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Consistently demonstrated the ability to demonstrate process skills, process awareness, along with the ability to make changes to maintain and sustain quality product
Effectively communicated with superiors, subordinates, and peers on a daily basis regarding departmental mechanical issues
2001- 2004, Natural Team Leader
Effectively communicated with superiors, subordinates, and peers on a daily basis regarding departmental mechanical, personnel, safety, and productivity issues.
December 1996-January 2001 Operator C
June 1996-December 1996 Operator B
December 1995-June 1996 Operator A
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
GPA 3.54
Associate’s Degree Business: February 2008
Bachelor of Science Business Management: April 2010
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & SKILLS
MO certified, A, B, and C operator certified. First aid and CPR certified, Microsoft Office, and SAP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Essentials of Leadership Training
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