Production Operations Leader & Training Specialist

JANALEE KINSELLA

Ogden, UT 801-***-****

linkedin.com/in/janalee-kinsella *********@*****.***

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR TRAINING SPECIALIST

Reduce Lead Times and Increase Quality by Developing Teams and Driving Continuous Improvement Expert in creating comprehensive business processes that enhance operational efficiencies and developing and implementing well-aligned standard work instructions / programs and company-wide training systems. ISO-certified auditor, identifying root cause of issues, and implementing best-fit solutions to fully resolve and avoid reoccurrence. Leverage interpersonal / communication strengths to engage and motivate teams, easily connecting across diverse cultures and personality types while leading team-building classes. Core competencies include:

− System Creation and Implementation − Team Building and Mentoring

− Lean Manufacturing − 5s Methodology

− Inventory Oversight and Purchasing − Continuous Improvement Leadership

− Auditing and Recordkeeping − Operations Management

− Vendor Relations − Financial Management

EXPERIENCE

SMITH OPTICS / SAFILO, Clearfield, UT 2005 - 2021

RX Lab Supervisor 2015 - 2021

● Oversaw startup, recruitment, and vendor setup and relations, quantifying new vendors to improve cost and quality and increase delivery 10%.

● Improved accurate cost analysis reporting 60% by constructing and maintaining Rx Lab systems to ensure correct information provided to employees, vendors, and finance and marketing teams.

● Saved savings 30% in cost by evaluating new product and setup ranges, lens types, and services offered to decrease misinformation to customers.

● Maintained equipment (MEI, DVI) and trace accuracy / quality, cutting time and reducing scrap 6%.

● Coordinated with vendors and finance to ensure accurate billing, reducing billing errors 3%. Training Specialist, Standard Work Instruction 2010 - 2020

● Reduced lead time by 4 days by restructuring product flow through multiple departments.

● Participated in 200+ Kaizens, improving on-time delivery and quality while reducing cost and waste.

● Engaged employees to be active in enhancing workplace, reducing turnover 30%.

● Created standard work instructions and training program.

● Purchased production materials, ensuring in-stock inventory at all times while decreasing inventory 25% by ordering efficiently and verifying accurate quantities from vendors.

● Assessed and trained personnel for promotion and cross-functional operations, strengthening teams to prevent single point failure for 13%-stronger workforce.

● Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals, driving productivity 15%. JANALEE KINSELLA *********@*****.*** PAGE TWO

SMITH OPTICS / SAFILO (Continued)

Production Supervisor 2005 - 2010

● Developed lean manufacturing and continuous improvement culture through strong operational leadership, minimizing scrap to 5% and decreasing production errors 16%.

● Sustained safe and clean working environment diminishing accidents 2%.

● Led 50-member team to fill military contracts of protective gear for troops, achieving time, cost, and quality goals.

● Passed 100% of ISO audits by analyzing processes, document control, and records, identifying areas of concern, and collaborating in problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve issues. EDUCATION

− Optician Certification, Davis Technical College, Davis, UT

− ISO Auditor, Smith Optics, Clearfield, UT

− Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), CPP Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

− Diploma, Morgan High School, Morgan, UT

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