Manufacturing Operations & Quality Control Specialist

SHELA LANIER

Columbus, MS ***** 662-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced manufacturing and operations professional with 15+ years of experience in machine operation, production, quality control, assembly, warehouse support, and team leadership. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment, following technical specifications, maintaining safety standards, performing inspections, managing inventory, and training employees. Known for reliability, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to meet production and quality goals in fast-paced environments.

CORE SKILLS

• Manufacturing & Production Operations • Manual & Automatic Wax Injection

• CNC Machine Operation • Casting Mold Setup

• Quality Control & Inspection • Equipment Troubleshooting

• Preventive Maintenance • Production Management

• Assembly & Hand/Power Tools • Material Handling & Packaging

• Inventory Control • Pallet Jack Operation

• Employee Training & Leadership • Workplace Safety & Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manual/Automatic Wax Injection Operator Mississippi Investment Castings — Columbus, MS

May 2016 – Present

Troubleshoot molds, pipes, belts, chains, and production equipment to minimize downtime.

Streamline production procedures to improve productivity while maintaining quality standards.

Review job specifications and set casting machines using appropriate temperature and process settings.

Perform quality-control inspections on cured products, assign grades, and identify unacceptable items.

Support safe and efficient operation of casting equipment and production processes.

CNC Machine Operator Hyster-Yale Group — Sulligent, AL

November 2015 – April 2016

Maintained tight tolerances according to design specifications.

Performed preventive maintenance and equipment checks to keep machines operating smoothly.

Completed accurate tool changes and offsets.

Operated and maintained mill and lathe machines used to fabricate products.

Loaded and unloaded materials and manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.

Followed company safety procedures to prevent workplace injuries.

Assembly Line Worker MTD Hamilton and Ryker — Verona, MS

April 2015 – November 2015

Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies using hand and power tools.

Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts.

Boxed, labeled, and transported finished products to support assembly operations.

Followed established assembly instructions to complete jobs accurately and efficiently.

Shift Leader Jack's Family Restaurants, Inc. — Columbus, MS

August 2013 – April 2015

Prepared shift summary reports and communicated goals, progress, and operational updates to supervisors.

Trained, coached, and mentored team members to improve performance and achieve targets.

Evaluated employee skills and provided additional training to address performance gaps.

Monitored safety, sanitation, and housekeeping practices.

Managed pricing, inventory counts, and supply levels during shift operations.

Shift Leader Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits — Columbus, MS

January 2012 – August 2013

Prepared shift reports and communicated operational goals and progress to supervisors.

Trained and led employees to improve performance and achieve service targets.

Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching and mentoring.

Monitored safety, sanitation, and housekeeping compliance.

Managed pricing, inventory counts, and supplies during shift hours.

Stencil Picker Columbus Marble Works — Columbus, MS

August 2008 – August 2011

Inspected products before shipment and upon arrival to maintain quality standards.

Directed weekly product cycle counts and corrected inventory discrepancies.

Collected vinyl products from shelves to fill orders while operating equipment safely and accurately.

Quality Control Inspector Sqwincher's — Columbus, MS

March 2008 – August 2011

Streamlined quality-assurance processes by collaborating with development teams.

Monitored production performance and generated reports on product quality and defect rates.

Implemented best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.

Inspected products for functionality, appearance, and compliance with specifications.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Caldwell High School — Columbus, MS

East Mississippi Community College — Mayhew, MS College coursework completed; no degree awarded

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