Amanda Thoma
Shift Lead
Reno,NV
Summary
People focused, skilled assembly shift lead with extensive experience in high-speed lithium-ion battery production at Panasonic. Specializing in navigating and resolving complex operational challenges, my tenure has honed problem-solving skills and adaptability, setting a solid foundation for leadership in demanding environments. Seeking a supervisor role to bring diversity to leadership and elevate my influence. With my I leadership style, I aim to complement the existing D dominant culture, leveraging my experience and skills to enhance team performance and drive operational improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Shift Lead (High-Speed Training Line)
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Sparks, NV
08.2018 - Current
- Oversee daily operations on GA12, ensuring production targets are met within safety and quality standards
- Lead team of 5-9 operators, providing training, coordinating breaks, support teams and maintenance responsibilities
- Resolve defects rapidly using MES to minimize impact on production quality
- Prioritize team development, evidenced by 6 operator promotions, a reflection of a supportive leadership approach
- Serve as a subject matter expert on various SOP documents
- Conduct daily team meetings to communicate goals, gather feedback, and foster a collaborative work culture
- Engage in workplace reviews with senior management to discuss and analyze significant production loss days, facilitating transparent communication and strategic responses.
Education
2014 RN program -
WNC
Bachelor of Arts: International Relations -
University of MN
Skills
- MES
- Tableau
- JIRA
- AM
- TEAMS
- Teaching/mentoring/training
- Diagnostics and maintenance triage
- Process improvement
- Defect reduction
- Equipment operation
- Conflict resolution
- Dynamic resource allocation
- Feedback receptive
Timeline
Assembly Shift Lead (High-Speed Training Line)
Panasonic Corporation of North America
08.2018 - Current
2014 RN program -
WNC
Bachelor of Arts: International Relations -
University of MN
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