Experience

Retired

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retired

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Bradford Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3rd Shift Supervisor

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022



United States Postal Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Letter Carrier

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2021



Pactiv, LLC

• Warehouse Supervisor

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  In charge of 1 million sq ft facility for 12-hour night shift as the only salary employee on duty. Responsible for safety of employees and facility along with meeting company and customer demands. Supervised the daily work schedules of employees involved in performing a combination of: shipping, receiving, loading and unloading trucks, stacking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products.Determined space requirements for storage and schedules delivery and distribution of products, parts and accessories to achieve distribution objectives and meet customer requirements.Prepared and analyzed inventory reports to identify slow-moving and/or surplus stock.Ensured maintenance of equipment and a safe, clean environment.Recommended changes in procedures to ensure cost effective operations while meeting quality customer service and inventory turnover objectives.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Coach

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work. Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives. Monitor ANDON occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support. Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts. Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level. Communication and Recognition. Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets. Build Team Leader and Team Member capability. Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks. Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.



Chrysler Group LLC

• Warehouse Supervisor

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Summer vacation relief (3 month position) Warehouse Supervisor responsible for overseeing and developing highly functioning work teams, comprised of team leaders and team members. Practiced the Chrysler Leadership Principles in a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) - Warehousing facility while holding myself and others accountable. Led a team in daily activities (shipping, stocking, picking, putaways), resolved problems while ensuring a safe working environment for employees. Supervised & directed UAW Hourly Warehouse Personnel. Effectively assigned initiatives to continuously improve performance. Effectively communicated and maintained a productive working relationship with the Hourly Team, Salaried Team and Union Representatives and assigned daily work to employees to meet objectives in safety, quality and lines per man hour.



Art Van Furniture

• United States
• Furniture
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Office Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Assistant Office Manager for one of the six new Art Van stores in Illinois. Supervised and scheduled front office employees, opened and closed the store, to include balancing drawers and locking the store for the night. Customer contact for source, assisted walk in customers, prepared for and handled store special events, and prepared daily financial reports. Assistant Office Manager for one of the six new Art Van stores in Illinois. Supervised and scheduled front office employees, opened and closed the store, to include balancing drawers and locking the store for the night. Customer contact for source, assisted walk in customers, prepared for and handled store special events, and prepared daily financial reports.



Inteva Products LLC

• Operations Supervisor

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Operations Supervisor vacation relief for all shifts in all areas; assembly, vibration welding, lamination & sewing, foam injection, injection/blow/vacuum molding operations. Supervised Operators and Team Leaders. I was responsible for ensuring that production requirements were met, appropriate staffing levels were maintained, employee relations were good, and a safe/clean work environment was maintained. Planned, directed, coordinated and controlled manufacturing activities in assigned work area to achieve established management goals. Maintained correct employee timekeeping, conducted discipline interviews, and participated in daily operation lineup meetings.



Goodrich

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Configuration Control

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  Scanned purchase orders and receivers, covered and assisted; Receptionist, Caterer, and most recently assigned to Configuration and Document Control where I processed ECO’s, DCN’s, and CCR’s in SAP. I also had the opportunity to work for the Vice President’s office, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, and Goodrich’s Quality department. Scanned purchase orders and receivers, covered and assisted; Receptionist, Caterer, and most recently assigned to Configuration and Document Control where I processed ECO’s, DCN’s, and CCR’s in SAP. I also had the opportunity to work for the Vice President’s office, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, and Goodrich’s Quality department.



We Do The Little Things Cleaning Services

• Owner / Operator

  • Jun 2008 - May 2011

  Residential cleaning; dusting, vacuuming, deep cleaning. Residential cleaning; dusting, vacuuming, deep cleaning.



Visteon Corporation - Milan Plastics Plant

• Office Manager / Supervisor

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2008

  Company Community Relations Representative - forming relationships with area schools, civic organizations, and government.Blow Mold Development Center Milan Plastics PlantAdvanced Research Center Milan Plastics Plant - maintain department website, track all orders in Microsoft, and supervise employees.

• Community Relations

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 2004

  RepresenteCommunity Relations Representative • Involved myself in the area community as a representative for my company; with the direction to help our city while promoting ourselves.• Joined the Rotary Club and after one year I was voted in as Vice President and the following year I served as President. I facilitated the weekly meetings of area business leaders, and volunteered for community projects.• Represented my company at Chamber of Commerce meetings and again after a short period I was voted in as Vice President followed by the next year as President. I joined area businesses volunteering for the Holiday Parade, After Hours meetings and recruitment of new members.• Brought my company’s name to the public by sponsoring local sport teams, donating to the schools, introducing new programs to the schools, donating money to the historical society, donating books to the federal prison, joining local Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce to keep our company at the forethought of our community.



Blow Mold Development Center Milan Plastics Plant

• Supervisor

  • Jul 2002 - Apr 2008

  Scheduled molding, testing, building, shipping of product along with maintaining inventory of our part and the engineer's components. Maintain department website, track all orders in Microsoft, and supervise hourly employees. Scheduled molding, testing, building, shipping of product along with maintaining inventory of our part and the engineer's components. Maintain department website, track all orders in Microsoft, and supervise hourly employees.



Ford Motor Company / Visteon Corporation

• Administrative Assistant / Supervisor

  • Dec 1984 - Apr 2008

  1984 - 2002 Administrative Assistant for Management; typing, filing, calendar maintenance, use of office equipment (facsimile, copier, computer) along with ordering and maintaining office supplies. 2002 - 2008 Supervisor and Scheduler for Prototype Department; schedule of building, testing, and shipping of product. Maintain inventory of product and purchased parts, supervised 7 hourly employees which included timekeeping and safety training. 1984 - 2002 Administrative Assistant for Management; typing, filing, calendar maintenance, use of office equipment (facsimile, copier, computer) along with ordering and maintaining office supplies. 2002 - 2008 Supervisor and Scheduler for Prototype Department; schedule of building, testing, and shipping of product. Maintain inventory of product and purchased parts, supervised 7 hourly employees which included timekeeping and safety training.



Ford Motor Company / Visteon Corporation - Michigan

• Office Manager / Supervisor

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2008

  Supervisor and Prototype Coordinator, I enjoyed teaching, cultivating, and implementing teamwork, lean manufacturing, and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment. I provided supervision for a specialized group of UAW employees (Injection, Blow, and Vacuum Molding). My job was to ensure that they received monthly safety training, conduct morning line-up meetings, prepare the department daily schedule, submit my employee’s daily time and ensure their weekly payment. Supervised Receiving Inspection and shipping final product. Interfaced with supplier concerning rejected components. This position gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my ability to coach/mentor employee team members. I provided an environment which stimulated team members involvement & personal growth by maintaining communications, soliciting suggestions, maintaining attendance records, supporting performance improvement, team meetings, and job rotation. All customer orders came through me, I maintained our departmental (mold, test, build, and ship) schedule, processed all paperwork for outgoing products, and followed up with our customers to ensure receipt of our product and processed request for payment..



Milan Plastics Plant

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 1987 - Jul 2002

  Secretarial duties for 3 area managers and their department personne to include typing, filing, running office equipment, maintaining office supplies, handling phone calls and mail and keeping calendars for managers. Secretarial duties for 3 area managers and their department personne to include typing, filing, running office equipment, maintaining office supplies, handling phone calls and mail and keeping calendars for managers.



Saline Plastics Plant

• Engineering Dept. Secretary

  • Dec 1984 - Jul 1987

  Secretarial duties for engineering supervisor and his department personnel to include typing, filing, use of office equipment, maintaining office supplies, and phones.

• Maintenance Dept. Clerk

  • Dec 1984 - Mar 1985

  Clerk for power house, prepared overtime for Maintenance hourly personnel.



Ford Motor Company - Saline Plastics Plant

• Controller's Office Prototype Clerk

  • Jul 1985 - Jul 1986

  Preparing of Prototype orders, purchase orders, and secretarial duties for Supervisor. Preparing of Prototype orders, purchase orders, and secretarial duties for Supervisor.