Amanda Abner
Edmonton,KY
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Carhartt
Edmonton, KY
08.2008 - 12.2024
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Analyzed production data to develop strategies for improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Evaluated performance of employees on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with team members to identify areas of improvement.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Enforced company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations among production staff.
- Directed daily production operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective workflow.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Resolved employee issues or grievances related to safety, productivity, or morale issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Convenience Store Manager
Winninger Oil
Summer Shade, KY
05.2005 - 07.2008
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Provided coaching and guidance to motivate staff towards achieving goals.
- Established policies for merchandise placement, display maintenance and stock rotation.
- Trained new employees on cashiering techniques, safety procedures and customer service protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of product orders, deliveries and returns.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Updated store systems with current pricing changes or product additions.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Metcalfe County High School
05-1996
Skills
- Supplier management
- Operations management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Cost reduction
- Production scheduling
- Value stream mapping
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Carhartt
08.2008 - 12.2024
Convenience Store Manager
Winninger Oil
05.2005 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Metcalfe County High School