Petite Edwards
Tempe
Summary
- Over 20 + years of management experience, including supervision of high-perform performance teams. In-depth knowledge in varies machinery equipment and manufacturing skills. Competencies include:
- Four years of Supervision as a Certified Lean Manufacturing facilitator, identifying different types of waste, Kaizen, Value Flow, Enterprise Level and Operations Levels, Value Stream, Value Added/ Non-Value Added and Non-Value Added Required.
- Supervision on significantly improving and implemented processes that reduced waste and produced better product the first time at higher efficiencies. Trained employees on OSHA code of regulations labor productivity in union environment as well as non-union.
- Instituted change that saved the company $400,000 annually by reducing rework, scrap and excess labor costs. Trained and implemented quick changeovers.
- Supervised and provided direct leadership to 47 + operators and assembly line personnel on OTC production line.
- Keen ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities, able to quickly adapt to deviations from a pre-planned schedule and course of action.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and MS Office Suite, DM Pivotal and Ross, SAP and aScan.
- Trained quality technicians to become more proficient in using technology, increased efficiency that led to an annual saving per shift of approximately $25,000.
- Identified deficiencies through root cause analysis; significantly improved and implemented procedures making it right the first time at a higher efficiency.
- Oversaw 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift quality control line technicians and set up departmental scheduling.
- Introduced new standard operating procedures, modified current procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
Amcor Flexibles
Fond Du Lac
01.2023 - 01.2025
Quality Inspector
Components Company Incorporated
Brookfield
01.2022 - 01.2024
Owner/Operator
Lakeland Care
Fond Du Lac
01.2020 - 01.2022
- 1Home Away From Home
Senior Line Lead
Pak Technologies
Milwaukee
01.2018 - 01.2020
Quality Assurance Lead
Schoeneck Containers
New Berlin
01.2018 - 12.2018
Quality Assurance Coordinator
GEHL Foods
Germantown
01.2014 - 12.2017
Machinist
Seek Staffing Inc.
Milwaukee
01.2012 - 01.2014
Production Supervisor
Kleen Test Products
Port Washington
01.2009 - 01.2011
Quality Control Supervisor
Kleen Test Products
Port Washington
01.2008 - 01.2009
Quality Project Coordinator
Kleen Test Products
Port Washington
01.2005 - 01.2008
Analytical Lab Technician
Kleen Test Products
Port Washington
01.2000 - 01.2005
Education
Business Management -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WICertificate in Lean Mastery -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WICertification in First Aid with CPR and AED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WICertificate in Welding, Diesel Automotive -
Lincoln Technical College
Chicago, ILGeneral Education Diploma -
Illinois State Board of Education
Skills
- Dynamic and results-oriented Production Supervisor with experience in manufacturing operations Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles Maintaining continuous improvement in safety, quality, and delivery, cost (SQDC) Adept at fostering positive employee relations, training, and mentoring staff, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards Ready to contribute to the mission of creating a healthier and safer world In each of my previous job experiences, I have performed my assignments with a high degree of skill and professionalism My current objective is to obtain a position that will fully utilize my skills and offer an opportunity for continued professional growth I believe in excellence and have always dedicated myself, my talents, and my creativity to assure a successful outcome I am confident that my skills will be an asset and have a favorable impact on your organization
Qualifications Summary
- Over 20 + years of management experience, including supervision of high-performance teams.
- In-depth knowledge in various machinery equipment and manufacturing skills.
- Four years of Supervision as a Certified Lean Manufacturing facilitator, identifying different types of waste, Kaizen, Value Flow, Enterprise Level and Operations Levels, Value Stream, Value Added/Non-Value Added and Non-Value Added Required.
- Supervision on significantly improving and implemented processes that reduced waste and produced better product the first time at higher efficiencies. Trained employees on OSHA code of regulations labor productivity in union environment as well as non-union.
- Instituted change that saved the company $400,000 annually by reducing rework, scrap and excess labor costs. Trained and implemented quick changeovers.
- Supervised and provided direct leadership to 47 + operators and assembly line personnel on OTC production line.
- Keen ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities, able to quickly adapt to deviations from a pre-planned schedule and course of action.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and MS Office Suite, DM Pivotal and Ross, SAP and aScan.
- Trained quality technicians to become more proficient in using technology, increased efficiency that led to an annual saving per shift of approximately $25,000.
- Identified deficiencies through root cause analysis; significantly improved and implemented procedures making it right the first time at a higher efficiency.
- Oversaw 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift quality control line technicians and set up departmental scheduling.
- Introduced new standard operating procedures, modified current procedures.
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Amcor Flexibles
01.2023 - 01.2025
Quality Inspector
Components Company Incorporated
01.2022 - 01.2024
Owner/Operator
Lakeland Care
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Line Lead
Pak Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2020
Quality Assurance Lead
Schoeneck Containers
01.2018 - 12.2018
Quality Assurance Coordinator
GEHL Foods
01.2014 - 12.2017
Machinist
Seek Staffing Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Production Supervisor
Kleen Test Products
01.2009 - 01.2011
Quality Control Supervisor
Kleen Test Products
01.2008 - 01.2009
Quality Project Coordinator
Kleen Test Products
01.2005 - 01.2008
Analytical Lab Technician
Kleen Test Products
01.2000 - 01.2005
Business Management -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certificate in Lean Mastery -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certification in First Aid with CPR and AED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certificate in Welding, Diesel Automotive -
Lincoln Technical College
General Education Diploma -
Illinois State Board of Education