SHAUNTELL M. SMITH
***** ****** ***** *********, ** 48183 H: 734-***-**** C: 313-***-**** *************@*****.*** Talented Production Supervisor experienced in JIT, OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing. Focused on quality of materials and finished products, as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. Adaptable and responsive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset. Just In Time
Lean Manufacturing Experience
Kaizen Experience
Continuous Improvement
New Program Launch
Safety Training/ PPE Requirements
Quality Control Auditor
Administer Daily ADP/Weekly Payroll
Union Relations
Administer Lock Out/ Tag Out System
Shipping/Receiving
International/Domestic Shipping
Scheduling Shipments
Quality Auditor
Epicore/CMS System
Microsoft Word/Excel Efficient
Team Leader
Employee Certification/Polyvalence Training
Inventory Control
Continuous Improvement Projects
Manufacturing Processes
Duty Assignments
Daily Timekeeping
Production Target Management
Interpreting Job Specifications
Employee Counseling
Assembly and Production
Inventory Assessments
Coordinating Daily Operations
5S Methodology
5S Principles
Operation Monitoring
Changeover Management
Labor Disputes
Time Management
General Housekeeping
Disciplinary Action
Lean Methodology
Shift Coverage
Efficiency Estimation
Personnel Scheduling
Cause and Effect Analysis
Control Production
Timekeeping Software
Team Meetings
Production Supervisor, 10/2020 - 07/2023
Lear Corporation – Hamtramck, MI
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns. Established clear priorities and production quality standards. Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products. Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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WORK HISTORY
supplies and organizing manpower.
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success. Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy. Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels
Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow. Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement. Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets. Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime. Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement. Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity. Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status. Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors. Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations. Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy. Production Supervisor, 12/2018 - 07/2020
Detroit Manufacturing Systems
• JT 2020 Jeep Launch Supervisor
• Leading Launch Team through VPA, VPB and VPC builds.
• Just In Time
• Perform Management Review of Final Inspection of Instrument Panel.
• Administering Weekly Payroll.
• Scheduling Daily Manning.
• Quality Control.
• Polyvalence Certification of all Operators.
• Scan to Kit System.
• Daily Broadcasts.
• Inventory count of materials.
• Create Bill of Lading.
• Interview prospective employees for positions.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns. Established clear priorities and production quality standards. Production Supervisor, 07/2018 - 12/2018
Faurecia
• JT 2020 Jeep Launch Supervisor
• Leading Launch Team through VPA, VPB and VPC builds.
• Just In Time
• Perform Management Review of Final Inspection of Instrument Panel.
•Administering Weekly Payroll.
• Scheduling Daily Manning.
• Quality Control.
• Polyvalence Certification of all Operators.
• Scan to Kit System.
• Daily Broadcasts.
• Inventory count of materials.
• Create Bill of Lading.
• Interview prospective employees for positions.
Area Production Supervisor, 03/2016 - 07/2018
US Manufacturing/Dana
• Business Unit 2 Area Supervisor
• Supervised 14-32 Employees 25 operations for Ford Motor Company, AAM and GM.
• Process Daily Inventory Counts.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Weekly Layered Process Audits.
• Quality Control.
• Daily Epicore/CMS Edit sheets for End of shift numbers.
• Follow Daily Run Plan Schedule.
• Operator Certifications.
•Scheduling Daily Manning.
• Administering Weekly ADP Payroll.
• Schedule shipments International and Domestic.
•Process Bill of Lading.
• Manual Shippers Processed.
• Shipping 15-20 Loads Daily to International and Domestic Customers.
• Receiving Dunnage, Baskets and Bins back into inventory system.
• Components received for production.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards. Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success. Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
Production Team Leader, 03/2010 - 02/2016
Valeo
• Just In Time
• Implemented ideas for quality improvements, increased productivity and cost reductions.
• Managed documentation of and all training on production procedures and work instructions.
•Recommend and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
• Assigned appropriate manufacturing assembler and operator duties.
• Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
• Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
• Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
• Escalated safety quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly
• Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
• Completed required safety training programs for required PPE completed maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
Production Worker, 03/2001 - 09/2009
Johnson Controls
• Completed required safety training programs for required PPE implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
• Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.
• Completed and recorded all recycling and rework documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Worked with quality manager to achiever the proper segregation and recycling of all reworked parts.
• Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
• Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
• Championed quality initiatives.
Bank Teller Customer Service, 06/1996 - 03/2001
First of America Bank/ National City Bank
• Cashed customer checks, including verifying identification and checking account balances in accordance with bank policy.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying and mitigating potential fraud and transaction risks. Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies. Counted and packaged currency and coins.
Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks. Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records. Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers. Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security. Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures. Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times. Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services. High School Diploma: Business Management, 1991
Ecorse Community High School - Ecorse, MI
Maintained Excellent Quality for 6 months with past employer Recognized for Welding Area 14 lines all passing daily layered process audits Recognized for completing stage 2 of new product launch EDUCATION
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