Alicia Catron
Syracuse,IN
Summary
Manufacturing Supervisor skilled in planning operations, resolving conflicts and implementing proactive solutions for diverse manufacturing issues. Manages parts and materials, communicates clearly and effectively, and oversees safety. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish performance goals while keeping quality a priority. Willing to manage multiple tasks to better the department and keep product flowing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
Zimmer Biomet
02.2023 - Current
- Improve production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
- Ensure product quality through rigorous inspection processes and adherence to industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals and optimize workflow.
- Supervise a team of skilled workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.
- Enhance employee morale and retention by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency across shifts.
- Manage inventory levels to maintain optimal stock while minimizing waste and obsolescence costs.
- Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products, meeting customer expectations consistently.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by soliciting feedback from employees and incorporating their suggestions into the manufacturing process where feasible.
- Maintain open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering trust and transparency throughout the organization.
- Report tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Record and report attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Packaging Group Lead
Zimmer Biomet
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Set weekly staffing plan.
- Review daily workloads and staffing and adjust to facilitate product flow.
- Maintain 5S throughout the department to avoid hazards, clearly mark production areas and hold racks, standardize work stations to optimize efficiency.
- Collaborate with multiple teams including MES, engineering, planning, and shipping to establish visual factory for process change.
- Regularly assist team members to resolve any issues or question.
- Implement a preventative maintenance schedule for the department to ensure all sealers are within standard every month.
- Assist engineering teams with validations and product launches to meet deadlines.
- Effectively communicate with team members of varying roles; VSL, NPI, quality engineers, shipping and receiving, planning, and maintenance.
- Train and mentor operators for group lead position and schedule training for new employees.
Packager
Zimmer Biomet
02.2014 - 05.2022
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and keeping scrap rate low.
- Kept accurate records by documenting production in MES and JDE.
- Routinely assisted other team member with issues and questions regarding cleanroom, production and documentation.
- Successfully participated in several internal audits where there were no findings.
- Trained operators at several different positions throughout the department.
- Trained as back up group leader and filled in when needed.
Temporary Employee
Adecco
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Started as a laser operator.
- Learned the policies and procedures to correctly perform tasks.
- Cross trained at several job areas where daily goals were continuously met.
- Team player and helped in any area to continue work flow.
Laser Operator
Chore-Time Brock
05.2004 - 02.2013
- Set up and operated two TRUMPF lasers in work area according to factory standards.
- Loaded and sorted several different gauges of metal accurately and safely.
- Followed daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance for both machines.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions and made any necessary changes.
- Responsible for keeping accurate records for daily, weekly and monthly cycle counts on all sheet metal and steel bars.
Education
Certificate Of Organizational Leadership -
Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, IN02.2024
High School Diploma -
Wawasee High School
Syracuse, IN05.2002
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking While Meeting Strict Deadlines
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Zimmer Biomet
02.2023 - Current
Packaging Group Lead
Zimmer Biomet
05.2022 - 02.2023
Packager
Zimmer Biomet
02.2014 - 05.2022
Temporary Employee
Adecco
02.2013 - 02.2014
Laser Operator
Chore-Time Brock
05.2004 - 02.2013
Certificate Of Organizational Leadership -
Indiana Tech
High School Diploma -
Wawasee High School