Manager Quality

BETH TYSSEN Telephone: 219-***-****

**** ******* ****** *********: 219-***-****

Hammond, Indiana 46323 Email: *********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Highly effective production manager with more than 15 years of experience for one of the most

prominent manufacturers of consumer goods and retail displays. Characterized as a exceptional

supervisor and trainer with a record for superior quality, safety and efficiency. Skilled in using

Microsoft Word & Excel and Kronos Payroll. Core competencies include:

Manufacturing Operations

Proven ability to coordinate work flow through multiple departments, workstations and

processes to meet production goals and deadlines, including scheduling, prioritization,

planning, quality control and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain a productive team environment combining line and

supervisory levels ... successful experience in training and developing productive employees in

key positions ... very conscientious regarding enforcement of strict safety and quality standards.

Production Supervision

Confident, analytical and detail-oriented decision maker and problem solver ... effectively

holds accountability for all facets of inventory control, production standards and facility

operations.

EXPERIENCE

9/1999 to 12/2014

RAPID DISPLAYS INC., Chicago, Illinois

Assistant to the Manufacturing V.P. (2002-2014)

Provided leadership and direction to a team of 14 workers in the mounting department, as well as 32

members of the die cutting department. Responsible for meeting deadlines, quality standards and

customer order specifications in the manufacturing of various temporary and permanent POP (point-

of-purchase) displays for retailers.

• Scheduled all production of equipment use, manpower and sequence of operations for millions

of dollars in annual production with 30-100 fast-paced jobs per week.

• Supervised the operation of 14 Thompson & Standard clamshell diecutters, one Four-post

diecutter and one Young-Shin automatic diecutter.

• Managed the mounting of litho to plastics, corrugated, chipboard, tag, styrene and other

substrates using three dual mounting machines and an automaton machine.

• Interfaced with vendors to evaluate product quality, cost and overall value; administered

budget for purchasing daily use materials and machine maintenance items.

Highlights:

Key participant in establishing a second shift which greatly increased product turnaround.

Instrumental in developing and instituting a recycling program for waste and surplus.

Cadeco Division Manager (1999-2002)

Coordinated the assembly, packaging and shipping of toys and games for Rapid Displays’ toy

division. Managed a top-performing team of 40 workers while working closely with operations

and quality control units to optimize productivity and quality.

• Conducted time studies, supervised line set-up and oversaw inventory control activities.

Highlights:

Increased efficiency ~50% by acquiring machinery for counting pieces, along with an

automatic bagger and high-efficiency shrink-fill machine.

BETH TYSSEN

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8/1990 to 9/1999

ST. COLLETTA’S OF ILLINOIS, Bedford Park, Illinois

Industrial Services Manager

Provided vocational training to clients within a mental health center, teaching skills for practical

jobs in industrial settings. Conducted line set-up and time studies while supervising client progress.

EDUCATION

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Palos Hills, Illinois

Liberal Sciences

HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, Country Club Hills, Illinois

High School Diploma

Professional D evelopment:

> Lockout-Tagout Certification

> Forklift Operator Certification

> CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

> HazCom (Hazardous Communication) Training

> MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) Training

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