Alizabethe Eckstrom
Eugene,OR
Summary
Skilled employee with an ability to adapt and make important decisions when necessary. Passionate about safety and the implementation of new manufacturing procedures. Able to communicate and eager to face a new challenge while making use of experience and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Manzanita Sweets
Manzanita, Oregon
03.2022 - Current
- Handled all ordering and inventory for optimal sales.
- Oversaw daily operations and developed long-term strategies.
- Oversaw all financial losses and gains on a weekly basis.
- Handled payroll processing and organized employee work schedules.
- Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors.
- Coordinated evaluations with Oregon Department of Agriculture during candy production.
- Ensured compliance with all regulations, safety standards and health standards.
- Trained, coached and helped develop employees. Handled corrective actions as needed.
Production Lead
Danone North America
Eugene, OR, USA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted to Production Lead, in charge of managing personnel and communicating with upper management in addition to all other duties of Machine Operator.
- Participated in Safety Committee to find improvements around plant and safety culture.
- Participated in FI Pillar, meant to improve efficiency and create checks for current processes.
- Handled scheduling as well as communication between crew and management for efficiency.
- Helped team members grow in positions as well as find new ways to eliminate waste and downtime through plant.
Machine Operator
Danone North America
Eugene, OR, USA
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Acted as a liaison between team members and upper management to maintain effective communication.
- Participated in safety committee that oversaw assessments and audits.
- Conducted quality assessment of materials and machines to report back to supervisors about efficiency on the production floor.
- Maintained a leadership role in safety by making daily safety announcements and receiving feedback from team members.
- Provided reports and other information to supervisors and upper management, aiding in production improvement.
- Reviewed daily tasks for self and coworkers and ensured they were done at efficiently and on time.
- Ensured all employees are trained and ready for adequate performances.
- Identified tasks and delegated work.
- Inspected finish products to ensure level of quality is maintained.
- Performed training to raise employees to required level of performance.
- Responded to issues and created solutions.
- Directed the enforcement of safety protocols and regulatory compliance standards.
Manager
Manzanita Sweets
Manzanita, OR, USA
01.2011 - 11.2016
- Built relationships with customers and provided sales presentations to the owner.
- Oversaw shift employees and maintained a healthy work environment.
- Answered customers' questions on purchases, store policies, and store returns.
- Counted the cash in the register at the start and end of each shift.
- Guided customer disputes toward positive resolution with listening and diplomacy skills.
- Interacted in a pleasant and friendly way with store guests.
- Performed duties such as mopping, organizing shelves, and marking prices.
Education
High school diploma -
Linfield College
McMinnville, ORSkills
- Financial management
- Customer service
- Project management
- Employee management
- Decision-making
- Operational leadership
- Documentation proficiency
Timeline
Business Manager
Manzanita Sweets
03.2022 - Current
Production Lead
Danone North America
01.2021 - 03.2022
Machine Operator
Danone North America
12.2016 - 01.2021
Manager
Manzanita Sweets
01.2011 - 11.2016
High school diploma -
Linfield College