Laurie A. Meier
Sun Prairie, Wi. 53590
Cell: 920-***-****
Email acyr4m@r.postjobfree.com
Employment History
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Veyance Technologies) 08/1994 – 07/2016 Blow-out inspector/trainer/team lead of department
•Overseeing manufacturing production for 8-week period per employee
•Lead trainer over 3-4 trainers at any given time
•Responsible for the extensive training of new employees (2 per line; up to 7 lines)
•Operate the extruder machine including set-up, take-down, maintenance, and proper inspection of all finished goods
•Responsible for accurate computer data entry of inventory
•Responsible for safety R.I.A's/safety audits
•Accurately load shipping truck for on-time shipments
•Ensure customer satisfaction of finished products with quality checks
DRG Medical Packaging 08/1987 - 08/1994
Machine operator/supervisor for last 3 years
•Responsible for the operation of various machines
•Responsible for accurate computer data entry and inventory control
•Responsible for supervising 8 employees at a given time to perform required duties
•While supervisor – responsible for the change over process including ensuring production quality, scheduling overtime, job placement, on-time shipments. Safety, training, continuous improvement. Lean Manufacturing.
Mother-Care Maternity 07/1982 - 08/1987
Assistant Store Manager(‘82-‘83)/Store Manager(‘83-‘87)
•Responsible for providing excellent customer service
•Responsible for scheduling employee’s weekly/monthly schedules
•Responsible for ensuring bank drops; accurate drawer counts, employee tills, merchandise totals, etc.
•Responsible for inventory counts on a daily basis; ordered product when necessary
•Responsible for the hiring/firing of employees; trained (2) new employees efficiently
•Responsible for implementing a theft prevention program
Accomplishments/Awards:
Lean Manufacturing ISO9000 and ISO9001
Train the Trainer Course work 2009-2011
RIA (Rapid Improvement Assignment) Safety and Ergonomics.
•OSHA certified forklift operator
•Extensive experience with AS 400, Windows Professional, Vista, Microsoft Word and Excel, SAP
•5-S and 6-S
Woman of Steel
•Member of the Local 904 Steel Workers Union