Melissa Lawmaster

Professional Summary

Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader. Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

McGee Industries Inc. - Production Manager

Aston Mills, PA

03/2015 - Current

Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.

Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.

Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.

Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.

Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.

Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.

Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.

Certified Forklift Trainer

Haz-Mat Certified

McGee Industries Inc. - Shipping and Receiving Manager

Aston Mills, PA

06/2008 - 03/2015

Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.

Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.

Prepared shipping documents

Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.

Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.

Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.

McGee Industries Inc. - Production Worker/Warehouse Shipper

Aston Mills, PA

04/2006 - 06/2008

Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.

Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.

Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.

Organized work to meet demanding production goals.

Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.

Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.

Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.

Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.

Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.

Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing - Production Worker/Warehouse Shipper

Livonia, MI

05/2001 - 04/2006

Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.

Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.

Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.

Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.

Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.

Loaded and Unload Trucks

Used Sap system

GM - Production Worker

Ypsilanti, MI

03/1998 - 04/2001

Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.

Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.

Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.

Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.

Assembled and tested various products to meet production requirements and quality control standards.

Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.

Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.

Operated a Two spindle grinder

Inspected converter covers for defects

Letter of Recommendation

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215-***-****

West Chester, PA 19380

Skills

Production Line Management

Staff Scheduling

Production Optimization

Business Forecasting

Production Planning

Resource Allocation

OSHA Compliance

Quality Control

Team Development

Equipment Operation

Raw Materials Handling

Material Handling Expertise

Strong Leadership Abilities

Quality Assurance Testing

Manufacturing

Education

06/2014

Wilmington University

Wilmington DE

Associate of Science: Organizational Leadership

Certifications

Forklift Certified Trainer

Haz-Mat Certified (49CFR, IATA, IMDG)

OSHA certified to handle dangerous goods

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