Melissa Blanks
Kennesaw
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
12.2018 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Manages team of 35 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Warehouse Supervisor
The Aspen Brands
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Logistics Specialist
US Army
09.2009 - 09.2016
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
Production Lead
Pantone
04.2010 - 12.2015
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Snyder High School
Jersey City, NJ06.2009
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Audit Management
- Quality Control
- Production Targets
- Continuous Improvement
- Assembly and Production
- Employee Training
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - 2021
- RCRA & DOT Certified - Current
- Industrial Hygiene Certified - 2023
- Hazardous Waste Champion
- 5s Auditor
- Stand up Forklift Certified
- Facility Trainer (Onboarding, EHS & Quality)
Timeline
Production Supervisor
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
12.2018 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
The Aspen Brands
05.2016 - 12.2018
Production Lead
Pantone
04.2010 - 12.2015
Logistics Specialist
US Army
09.2009 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Henry Snyder High School
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