Cassandra R. Jones
**** ************ **** *** ***** Plano, TX 75025 / 262-***-**** / *************@*****.***
June 2022 to present: SCL, Frito Lay, Irving, TX- Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel.
Drives effective change leadership to meet business needs with minimal impact.
Overseeing training and development of cross-functional teams, daily production levels, work assignments, and scheduling.
Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit across one shift.
Coaches and issues discipline to expand positive development.
Manage the receiving and delivery of raw materials/finished products in a timely manner.
Maintain all housekeeping and safety standards and training.
Develops and implements warehouse operations system improvements by leading continuous improvement projects as assigned and by analyzing process work flow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout
Reduce DT by scheduling C/O’s during machine issue times where can.
Oct 2017 to June 2022: Shift Manager, Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee, Fort Worth, TX- Completed SOP’s and work instructions for new equipment and updated old ones. Increased employee morale through engagement. Completed payroll, attendance, and monthly reports for the production area. Supervised, disciplined, managed, and rewarded production personnel to accomplish production goals. Trained, developed, and worked with leads and employees as required. Utilized Kronos, Power Plant, Probat, Intelex, AX, EAM, Alchemy, and Cornerstone to accomplish production goals, employee training, and to submit reports.
Overseeing training and development of cross-functional teams, daily production levels, work assignments, and scheduling.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Company policies.
Implemented STOP safety program aimed at reducing and eliminating violations and incidents.
Supervised preventative maintenance initiatives to maximize machine performance up time.
Plan and establish work schedules.
Implement, execute, ensure compliance with the EHS policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local OSHA/EPA
Manage EHS budget
Develop, implement, execute, and manage strategies to prevent workplace injuries, and environmental incidents.
Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and environmental regulations
Utilized lean manufacturing and six-sigma methodologies to improve operations.
Improved L-30 by 59.8% by utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology over nine periods for a $91.1k annualized savings.
HACCP for Food Processors Certified.
Feb 2015 to Jan 2017: Caregiver for Elderly Family Member, Racine, WI: Took care of WWII veteran who was a double amputee.
Mar 2014 to Feb 2015: 3rd Shift Plant Supervisor, Standard Process, Palmyra, WI- Restructured format, updated 138 SOP’s, and entered in new program. Completed payroll, attendance, and monthly reports for the manufacturing area. Planned, organized, and implemented procedures in accordance with Quality Assurance. Supervised, disciplined, managed, and rewarded production personnel to accomplish production goals, which included the maintenance team, preventive maintenance, and repairs. Trained, developed, and worked with employees as required. Utilized Kronos, MQ1, Maximo, Supply chain Management, and Planet Together to accomplish production goals and submit reports.
Noted in review for completing SOPs in a four-month period.
Maintained 100% safety standard.
Commended for cross-training and updating all employee necessary training.
Jan 2013 to Mar 2013: Nursing Home Administrator Practicum, Lincoln Lutheran Nursing Home, Racine, WI-Engaged in Administrator practicum with practical on-the-job- learning experience. Obtained personal and professional skills in a licensed nursing home delivering person centered care. Completed practicum to obtain BA degree in HealthCare Management.
Developed skills required to analyze systems demonstrating acceptance of individuals as holistic beings, respecting dignity, worth and rights.
Evaluated research results applicable to different situations to increase problem solving abilities.
Aug 2010 to Jul 2012: Processing and Packaging Supervisor, Palermo Pizza, Milwaukee, WI-Implemented and optimized new production line. Partnered with maintenance to reduce machinery downtime and lost production by preventative maintenance. Achieved safety through GMP’s, HACCP, BRC, and 5S. Increased employee morale through positive coaching. Increased production by 20%. Operated Nav, Stromberg, and Inview software to accomplish production goals.
Noted on performance review for implementing and optimizing new production line.
Recognized for improving employee morale, which had a positive production increase.
Set new production records for most pizzas produced in a shift and day.
Apr 2008 to May 2009(Contract Position): Trade Adjustment Program Manager, State of Wisconsin, Racine, WI-Gathered and analyzed client information according to Federal and State law. Developed alternate solutions, to help clients complete a federally funded program. Mediated difficult customer situations. Maintained confidentiality, developed curriculum, provided instructions, and reimbursed customers, as well as several different venues of education systems. Completed within state and federal budgets.
Recognized for increasing client morale by developing curriculum not already approved.
Increased on-time payments and reimbursements to clients and customers.
Aug 2006 to Mar 2008(Contract Position): Client Service Supervisor, Spherion at General Mills, Milwaukee, WI-Planned employee work schedules. Managed and completed new employee orientations. Supervised, disciplined, and rewarded production employees. Processed pay cards and payroll. Set up training and cross-training in production areas.
Commended for increasing staffing efficiencies.
Noted on performance review for changing the account from paper pay to electronic within three weeks (600 people).
Aug 2004 to Jul 2006: Lead Operator, CHR Hansen, New Berlin, WI- Responsible for training employees. Ordered all supplies for department. Managed cycle counts in SAP system. Calculated and printed out work orders. Utilized 5s system for organization. Maintained department budgets.
Recognized for significant cost savings through ordering supplies and equipment.
Completed parts of the supervisor’s role, by calculating and completing the work orders for production and cycle counting.
MBA, Concordia University Wisconsin
BA, HealthCare Management, Concordia University Wisconsin
BA, Human Resource Management, Concordia University Wisconsin