Lean Manufacturing Management
Resume:
Whitney B. Thompson
Carthage, MS 39051
(H) 314-***-****
(M) 601-***-****
(E) ***********@*****.***
Career Objective: Seeking the opportunity to secure a Manufacturing Team Leader position with a well- established firm in search of hard- working, self- motivated, qualified employees.
Highlights of Qualifications
Remarkable management experience in a manufacturing setting
Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
Strong understanding of technology- complexities of products, machinery, and cost
Familiarity with ISO and ERP software
Ability to lead in a work environment in transition to higher performance or in a HPWS
Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks
Good analytical and business judgment, problem- solving and trouble- shooting skills
Excellent planning, team building and organizational skills
Over 20 years of management experience
Professional Experience
Aerotek
Madison, Ms
July 2015- Nov 2015
Operations Supervisor
Implement process procedures through lean manufacturing principles allowing improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure team safety, quality, productivity goals and initiatives
Train, develop, mentor and motivate a cohesive team, continually ensuring high secure product quality by monitoring miss picks and productivity reports
Analyze and recommend to management operational improvements through lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and reduce cost
Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol
Investigate and report all safety incidents
Cardinal Health
Madison, MS
September 2014- June 2015
Operations Supervisor
Implement process procedures through lean manufacturing principles allowing improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure team safety, quality, productivity goals and initiatives
Train, develop, mentor and motivate a cohesive team, continually ensuring high secure product quality by monitoring miss picks and productivity reports
Analyze and recommend to management operational improvements through lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and reduce cost
Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol
Investigate and report all safety incidents
Conduct one on one performance evaluations, relating to shift productivity and quality reports
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Pearl, MS
April 2013- March 2014
Manufacturing Team Leader
Ensure security of facilities during designated shift hours
Enforce all safety and processing procedures
Enable effective communications between management and operators
Train new employees and coach existing employees
Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol
Investigate and report all incidents (spills, accidents, poor performance, OOBs/NCBs)
Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to designated shifts
Manufacture and pack products as necessary
Suggest and implement cost- saving ideas
Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
Raytheon
Forest, MS
January 2007- April 2013
Production Team Leader/ MRP Demand Controller
Accountable for the leadership and development of the production operators
Implement process procedures allowing improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
Monitor and expedite the process of hardware using lean manufacturing principles
Ensure team safety, quality, productivity goals, and initiatives
Maintained stock levels by requisitioning items, inventory control, and review stock
Peco Foods
Sebastopol, MS
February 2006- December 2006
Shipping/ Warehouse Supervisor
Train, develop. Mentor, and motivate a cohesive team, continually ensuring high service, product quality by monitoring “miss picks” and productivity reports
Maximize order selection accuracy and shift productivity and work quality through hands- on coaching and performance evaluation
Inspect facility for safety & security hazards, and resolve or report to the Safety Manager
Analyze and recommend to management operational improvements to reduce costs
Assist Operations Management Team with identifying and eliminating sources of inventory shrinkage
Prepare credit slips, accident reports, computer invoices, shift inspection reports, absence reports, repair orders and equipment replacement requisitions
Straight Line Masonry
Virginia Beach, Va
Nov 2003-Dec. 2005
Operated machinery, forklift, JLG machine, tuck pointing and manual labor
Mount Aire Farms
Sheblyville, DE
August 2003-Nov 2003
Supervisor Debone
Responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting the quality of the product to all associates
Enforce various company policies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the company
Supervised staff of 50 employees
Con-Agra Foods
Batesville, AR
Jan 2001-August 2003
Supervisor Packing/Retail, Leg deboning, Cut-Up, Dinner Line
Responsible for cut birds to be sent to the fryer department to be cooked and processed, processed whole legs for export
Responsible for producing Banquet frozen dinners and Kid Cuisine meals
Supervised staff of 86 employees
Rogers Food Service
Morton, Ms
Supervisor Evisceration, Salvage and Reprocessing
Aug 1998- Aug 2000
Responsible for processing 91 BPM in compliance with HACCP, QA, NELS, and OSHA regulations
Responsible for Off-line processing of salvaged and reprocessed birds
Responsible for Liver and Gizzard harvesting
Supervised staff of 20 employees
Education
East Central Community College, 2008-2010
Decatur, MS
Electronic Technology (Associates Degree)
Rankin Technical Institute, 1987- 1989
St. Louis, MO
Forest Park Community College, 1985-1987
St. Louis, MO
Liberal Arts
University of Missouri- Rolla, 1984- 1986
Rolla, MO
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa
R6 Sigma Specialist
Leadership Training (40 hours)
Completed Lean Manufacturing Training, MSU, Starkville, MS
Member of the first HAACP implementation program for the state of Mississippi (Choctaw Maid Farms)
Reference
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