Amanda Kinard
Hanover,PA
Summary
With a robust background at Pella Windows, I excelled in enhancing production quality and efficiency, leveraging skills in manufacturing management and continuous improvement processes. My leadership fostered a culture of safety and quality, achieving significant productivity gains. Expert in preventive maintenance oversight and adept at staff development, my approach significantly improved operational standards.
Ambitious Production Manager with 4 years of experience in high pace production environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Pella Windows
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Production Lead
Pella Windows
02.2007 - 12.2019
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- 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.
- Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Machine Operator
Pella Windows
02.2004 - 01.2007
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Biglerville High School
Biglerville, PA05-2003
Skills
- Staffing management
- Preventive maintenance oversight
- Manufacturing management
- Timely safety audits
- Shift checklists
- Manufacturing operations
- Assembly and production
- Health and safety compliance
- Material handling expertise
- Dedication to product quality
- Cause and effect analysis
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance training
- Health and safety
- Continuous improvement processes
- Operations auditing
- Training skills
Timeline
Production Manager
Pella Windows
01.2020 - 11.2024
Production Lead
Pella Windows
02.2007 - 12.2019
Machine Operator
Pella Windows
02.2004 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Biglerville High School
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