Karen Falkingham

* ******** **., **#* Wingham, ON N0G2W0

519-***-****

acc584@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent communication skills, trained facilitator and effective at making difficult decisions

Experienced in new model launch, prototype builds, production training on new parts and machinery

Strong technical computer skills, MS office, Solid Works, AutoCAD

Production Supervisor for 6 years, skilled in “Just in Time Manufacturing”

Production Quality Supervisor, skilled in working with production to reduce internal and external quality defects

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISION

* Facilitated pre-shift meetings for up to 60 employees; covering upcoming events production defects and quality issues

* Applied knowledge of machinery, tools and other equipment to manufacturing process

* Recognized safety and ethical issues within a production environment

* Monitored individual machines “signed” to verify proper and safe operation

* Set breaks schedules and organized production line to accommodate breaks and relief

* Performed daily monitoring and yearly performance reviews with staff

* Addressed staff problems and coordinated with HR department on discipline issues

* Worked with individual workers on quality issues, training and resolving quality complaints

* Participate in monthly management meetings and communicate with other departments

MANAGEMENT

* Followed principles of lean manufacturing to minimize costs and improve production

* Manage and schedule workers to assigned tasks

* Work towards meeting daily production requirements

* Analyzed and solved production problems to minimize downtime

* Analyzed daily quality issues and organized plans to reduce

COMMUNICATION

* Daily communication with production and Technical support to reduce quality defects

* Daily communications meetings with management to resolve production issues

* Communication with suppliers and customers

* Created PowerPoint presentations of progress and training on new model roll outs

TRAINING

* Instructed workforce on how to build parts within required cycle time

* Facilitated “Train the Trainer” workshop for other associates

* Developed qualifications for core and peripheral jobs

* Created system to qualify associates and assess individual training level

* Trained new production floor hires in procedures / quality and workers on new equipment

ENGINEERING / TECHNICAL

* Ordered, evaluated and approved equipment for new models

* Traveled to facilities to conduct trials on production equipment

* Reviewed blueprints of new models and make suggestions to Honda for improvements on parts

* Defined assembly processes, creating logical steps and developed instructional guide on how to build

* Maintained and fixed production equipment failures

* Planned production layout to minimize waste and enhance production efficiency

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Quality Production Team Leader Listowel Technology Inc., Listowel Ont 2012-2014

Production Team Leader Listowel Technology Inc., Listowel Ont 2006-2012

Technical Support Senior Tech Listowel Technology Inc., Listowel Ont 2003-2006

New Model Organizer for Tech Support

Assembly / T/S Technician Listowel Technology Inc., Listowel Ont 2001-2003

Scheduling Manager BI-AX International, Wingham Ont 2000-2001

Junior Engineer Wescast Industries Inc., Wingham Ont 1998-2000

EDUCATION

Automated Manufacturing Technology Diploma Conestoga College, Kitchener Ont 2000

OSSD – Grade 12 Diploma FE Madill S.S., Wingham Ont 1997

TRAINING

WHMIS, Listowel Ont 2011

Operation Standards / Job Qualifications, Honda supplier Training, Listowel Ont 2010

CPR/First Aid, Listowel Technology 2009

Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Listowel Ont 2006

Vision Training Advance Course, Omron Canada Inc., Kitchener Ont 2003

Solid Works 2003, Javelin Technologies Mississauga Ont 2003

AutoCAD 3D, Conestoga College, Kitchener Ont 2003

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