Production Manager & Lean Manufacturing Leader

PAMELA FREEBERSYSER

**********@*****.*** 314-***-**** Florissant, MO/Camdenton, MO

SUMMARY

Production specialist with extensive experience overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven leader skilled in optimizing workflows, driving productivity, and fostering collaborative environment. Strategic problem solving, lean manufacturing, quality control, and resource management, consistently delivering results in fast-paced settings.

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL/PROPELIS

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Olivette, St. Louis, MO

Mar 2016 - Present

• Coordinated and optimized production schedules to ensure timely project completion and operational

• effectiveness.

• Evaluated and improved production workflows to reduce waste and boost operational efficiency.

• Managed inventory levels to balance supply sufficiency with cost-effective stock management.

• Created comprehensive training modules to enhance skills and productivity within production teams.

• Identified and implemented solutions to streamline workflow processes and resolve operational issues.

• Facilitated cross-departmental teamwork to optimize processes and uphold product quality standards.

• Monitored completed work to ensure alignment with design specifications and maintain high-quality output.

• Analyzed maintenance and repair issues, executing corrective actions to minimize downtime.

• Assessed workforce requirements to ensure adequate staffing for workload demands.

• Diagnosed production problems, determining root causes and implementing preventive corrective actions.

• Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on resource efficiency and lead time reduction.

• Conducted regular employee performance reviews, identifying improvement opportunities and deploying tailored development initiatives.

• Managed production schedules to optimize workflow and consistently meet deadlines. CENVEO

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Eureka, MO

Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

• Coordinated transfer of client accounts from discontinued MN branch to active MO locations, maintaining. service integrity and continuity.

• Facilitated collaboration with warehouse operations to define and standardize procedures for efficient pulling of completed work for shipping.

• Managed assembly team operations to ensure accurate and timely assembly of project components for distribution.

• Established strong partnership with MN team to streamline and improve cross-location processes.

• Implemented efficient processes that enhanced communication between internal departments and clients, improving operational workflow.

SKILLS

Project oversight; Production planning; Customer service; Inventory management; Task Prioritization; Employee supervision; Organizational management; Commitment to deadlines; Process optimization; Steadfast in commitments: Service excellence

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