DONNA L. PRESSLEY
Marietta, Georgia 30062
*******@*********.***
(C) 404-***-****
(H) 678-***-****
SUMMARY
Results-driven, focused, and accomplished Production Supervisor who has enjoyed a highly progressive career within the Manufacturing field. Adept at all aspects of supervision including planning, scheduling, human capital management, implementing continuous improvement processes, and ensuring security, safety and environmental compliance standards are met. Experienced with OSHA, ISO, QS9000, TS 16492 and Military Standards. Key strengths include:
• Quality Assurance/Process Control •Project Management
• Strategic Planning/Goal Setting •Training and Development
• Communication-written/oral
• Lean Manufacturing Principals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PANASONIC, INC, Peachtree City, GA 2004 – 2009
Production Supervisor
Lead a team of up to 40 culturally diverse employees producing automotive audio CD and DVD car stereo head units. Responsible for multiple production lines. Strategic planning, organizational/ delegation prioritizing, goal setting, and ensuring compliance standards. Enforced and maintained Company Policies through KPI Metrics.
•Ensured quality of products met customer specifications.
•Managed production schedules per production plans with cross functional groups by ensuring equipment, material, manpower, is in compliance to implement timely schedule and deliveries.
•Used labor and line capabilities, lean manufacturing strategies to maximize productivity through key performance indicators (standards, efficiencies, manpower, schedules and other reporting indices).
•Documented and analyzed daily production reports for continuous improvements. Monitored and resolved out of control conditions through data collecting and statistical process control studies.
•Maintained and enforced rules and policies on safety and clean work environment through 5s standard operating procedures.
•Measured and reported quality weekly production presentation reports to Management.
•Cultivated quality awareness through daily start of shift communication meeting with employees that covered schedules, quality, previous day production, safety, process improvement activities, and house keeping.
•Trained, coached motivated and counseled employees to achieve their highest potential.
MOBE’ GROUP, Minneapolis, MN 2000 – 2003
Production Supervisor
Direct supervision of employees producing Medical products (heart regulator devices) 3M catalytic converters (automotive products) and telecommunication products.
•Interviewed hired and trained qualified staff for production.
•Created and developed operator process documentation for Automotive, Telecommunication and Medical Device.
•Compiled operator training based upon product criteria, IPC workmanship standards, safety, and performance tracking data.
•Managed Production schedule per production requirements deliveries.
•Assisted in Marketing, Sales and Project Management strategies for new product development.
•Assisted in production line set-up and planning for new production launches.
•AD-HOC Member for Mobe’ Group Board of Directors.
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MICROTRON, INC., Minneapolis, MN 1988 – 2000
Production Supervisor
Directly supervised of employees producing automotive door and dash boards control chimes; provided continuous improvement methodology facilitation and training.
•Managed production schedule per production requirements and deliveries.
•Monitored and identified process improvements.
•Trained and educated employees on problem solving solutions, techniques, and practices.
•Managed projects and priorities. Created effective production presentation.
•Developed a Operator Training Manual and taught classes to help aid and improve employee’s knowledge of electronic components and process documentation.
MAGNETIC PERIPHERALS, Eden Prairie, MN 1985 – 1988
Line Lead
Responsible-for Production line set-up, material, work instructions, tools and equipment.
•Produced Government Defense aircraft Products for the Military.
•Trained operators to perform precision Mechanical/Electrical soldering and assembly tasks.
•Read and interpreted Engineering Documentation.
•Ensured Military Government Specification Standards were met.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Panasonic Japan Masumoto, Japan
5s and Operation Quality Standards
IE Improvements
Time Management
Quality Control (Urushibara, DRBFM design review based on failure mode, Hanamaki Charts)
Improvement Methods (Pull Systems, Six Sigma, Leveled load)
Cell manufacturing production
Line balancing and efficiencies
University of Minneapolis, MN
Supervisor Certificate
Principles of Effective Supervision
Leadership Skills Undergraduate
Developing a Manager’s Perspective
Managing in a Diverse Workforce
Communicating Clearly on the Job
Team Facilitation and self-Directed Work Teams
ON-GOING TRAINING
TS 16 492 and QS9000 Certification
Microsoft Project Management training
Value Stream Mapping
MBF (Managing by facts)
Statistical Process Control Methodology
Surface Mount Technologies
Geometric Tolerance
Just in Time
Lean Manufacturing