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Amanda Hutchins

Mount Holly,NC

Summary

Multi-talented professional with expertise in equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols. Proven ability to adapt to various production roles while collaborating effectively with team members to enhance performance. Skilled in documentation, compliance, and scheduling processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor/Process Technician

Vandor Corporation
Statesville, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Aligned performance goals with company vision, fostering a results-driven culture. Facilitated weekly strategy meetings to synchronize objectives, strengthen communication, and optimize scheduling for efficiency.
  • Optimized workflows and clarified tasks to increase operational efficiency, ensuring seamless coordination between departments.
  • Monitored productivity, implemented improvement strategies, and achieved measurable performance gains through continuous evaluation and targeted adjustments.
  • Strengthened supplier relationships, securing favorable contracts and improving procurement processes to enhance material availability and production stability.
  • Lead hiring initiatives, streamlining interview procedures to attract top talent and improve retention while maintaining a high-performing workforce.
  • Maintained accurate timekeeping and personnel records to ensure policy compliance and efficient labor allocation.
  • Developed and managed production scheduling strategies to balance demand forecasts, resource allocation, and workflow optimization, minimizing delays and maximizing output efficiency.
  • Integrated consumer demand insights into production scheduling, ensuring real-time adjustments based on market trends, order fluctuations, and inventory levels to meet customer expectations efficiently.
  • Coordinated mold changes and start-ups with precision, aligning schedules to prevent bottlenecks and maintain steady production flow.
  • Conducted comprehensive quality assurance inspections, ensuring approval standards were consistently met and addressing discrepancies proactively.
  • Managed shipping and logistics, maintaining precise records for timely deliveries and reducing bottlenecks in distribution.
  • Led safety training programs, including forklift operations, crane handling, and lockout/tagout procedures, ensuring compliance and workplace security.
  • Collaborated with corporate leadership to address challenges, drive organizational success, and refine production strategies to meet business objectives.

Materials Manager

PSI Molded Plastics South Carolina
Marion, SC
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Strategically coordinate staffing for material handlers and shipping forklift operators to meet shift demands and optimize workflow.
  • Ensure seamless order fulfillment by proactively managing scheduling and inventory levels, guaranteeing timely shipments to customers.
  • Oversee procurement and inventory control by sourcing materials for upcoming jobs and maintaining precise stock records.
  • Lead safety and operational training, including forklift and crane operation, as well as lockout/tagout procedures, to uphold compliance and workplace safety.
  • Foster a culture of safety and communication through regular meetings, addressing concerns with the plant manager, GM, CFO, and customers.
  • Utilize IQMS and Excel to streamline scheduling, optimize resource allocation, and determine project press times for customer needs.

Lead Material Systems Technician

ConMet Consolidated MetCo
Canton, NC
09.2018 - 11.2020
  • Maintained materials loading systems by cleaning filters to ensure optimal performance.
  • Prepared presses for production by setting up correct regrind materials and colors for upcoming jobs.
  • Optimized press efficiency by programming pull, dump, and purge times on the tech system.
  • Sourced appropriate material feeds by selecting silos or bins for proper system operation.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repairs on material lines feeding presses or silos to minimize downtime.
  • Communicated materials-related issues to supervisors and process engineers for prompt resolution.
  • Ensured accurate inventory tracking by scanning materials to presses and organizing them in designated locations.
  • Verified production documentation by signing off on all startup and shutdown paperwork.
  • Supported production teams by providing break coverage for operators and production movers as needed.

Forklift Operator

Keter North America
Stanley, NC
10.2014 - 08.2018
  • Operated machinery to trim, inspect, and pack parts according to work instructions, ensuring quality standards.
  • Provided hands-on training to new employees on PPE usage, lockout/tagout procedures, and machine operations to maintain workplace safety.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, promptly reporting defects or concerns to management for resolution.
  • Verified and processed parts by rechecking inventory from the plant floor, scanning, and labeling for warehouse pickup.
  • Prepared finished products by wrapping and securing them while supplying operators with necessary materials.
  • Managed production flow by removing finished parts, setting up machines for job changes, and ensuring seamless transitions between tasks.

Education

High school diploma - General Study's

East Gaston High School
Mount Holly, NC
05.1999

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Workflow optimization
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory management
  • Safety training
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team leadership
  • Employee training
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Logistics coordination
  • Process improvement
  • Time management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Continuous improvements
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Safety management
  • Training and development
  • Goal setting
  • Work area inspection
  • Inspect equipment
  • Priority management
  • Inventory control
  • Assembly and production
  • Safety program enforcement
  • Audit management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Assigning work
  • Monitor production
  • Production and processing

Certification

Forklift Certification

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Production Supervisor/Process Technician

Vandor Corporation
01.2022 - Current

Materials Manager

PSI Molded Plastics South Carolina
11.2020 - 01.2022

Lead Material Systems Technician

ConMet Consolidated MetCo
09.2018 - 11.2020

Forklift Operator

Keter North America
10.2014 - 08.2018

High school diploma - General Study's

East Gaston High School

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