Velda Barrett resume

VELDA M. BARRETT

**** ******* *****

San Bernardino, CA 92404

Home: 909-***-****

Cell: 909-***-****

************@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in which my skills and background can be utilized for success.

WORK EXPERIENCE

OFFICE MANAGER

Kal-Serv Div. of Kenco Group / Mervyn's Distribution Center, Ontario, CA 2008

•Provided office support for distribution center third party logistics management team with shift coverage for distribution floor, system issues and corporate communication.

•Responsible for HR administrative functions, new employees, benefits, payroll, travel

•Maintained compliance in areas such as OSHA compliance by filing accident reports and publishing safety meeting minutes.

•Instrumental in partial implementation of ISO 9001:2000 process development, writing procedures and outlining quality manual.

•Evaluated best methods through time-studies and observations, established task list and responsibilities for pre-receiving clerks.

FACTORY AND FACILITIES MANAGER

Digimarc Corporation, Lacey, WA 2005 –2008

•Implemented Six Sigma and Lean methods to establish a complete factory performance turn-around.

•Responsible for training and development for operational staff members.

•MN factory production transferred to WA, transition completed without any lapse in delivery.

•Established security compliance for NASPO certification.

•Real ID program core member gaining customer confidence in federal mandates.

•SOX audit success for facility and corporate, resulting in lifting SEC probation.

•Earned recognition for the following:

oCost reduction - saved $125k by eliminating postal deposit.

oCustomer service and delivery – turnaround in customer relation lead to new contract.

oProgram completion – UT state program delivered on time, 3% under budget, 1st time program ever delivered under budget!

oAchievement – completed Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Protek Medical Products, Iowa City, IA 2002-2004

•Increased production, decreased labor cost by improving kit assembly and product staging methods.

•Distribution shipping cost reduced by improved product forecasting and scheduling outside sterilization.

•Developed quality processes which reduced packaging and shipping errors, increased compliance.

•Transitioned manual inventory process to MRP system, completed initial database input.

•Reduced production downtime by 10% with scheduled preventative maintenance for machines.

•Instrumental in design and development of new product leading to increase sales.

•Achieved highest score on FDA audit with clear, concise preparation and processes.

SECOND SHIFT TEAM LEAD

Hearth and Home, Mount Pleasant, IA 2001

•Member of Kaizen team, analyzed process flow and implemented process improvements

•Supervised over 60 team members

SUPERVISOR

Motorola, Inc., Mount Pleasant, IA 1983 – 2001

•Supervised shipping, materials, vend control, engineering specification, production and quality departments

•Implemented new process audit position to improve quality during 7 years supervisor.

•Reduced change over cycle time and increase first time yield, 15 week quality record. For production line

•Develop approval process for new products and BOM, reduced inventory of obsolete parts 80%.

•Improved scheduling methods and inventory turns, met production goals and ergonomic concerns.

•Improved international shipments and documentation, reduced short ships, reduce paperwork

Prior jobs include radio test/tune, drafting with CAD experience, computer coding, retail sales

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

•Lean Manufacturing Methods

•Process Flow Analysis

•Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

•Best Methods Training

•Root Cause Analysis

•Strategic & Operational Planning

•Metrics

•5 S’s

•Manhattan/SAP/MRP

•PKMS

•Quick Books Online

•Execution Dashboard / Crystal Reports

•Great Plains

•Microsoft Office

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Classes/seminars in Continuous Improvement and Customer Satisfaction, Motorola University

Leadership training, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, IA

Course work towards AA, Southeastern Community College, W Burlington, IA

Diploma, Mt. Pleasant Community High School, Mount Pleasant, IA

COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

NASPO, ISO 9000, FDA, OSHA Star, SOX

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

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