Amber Smith-Hoffman
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Seasoned Packaging Team Lead at Bells Brewery, adept in efficient work delegation and safety compliance, with a proven track record of enhancing team accountability and operational efficiency. Skilled in D365 database management and certified in multiple operational technologies, I have successfully coached numerous employees towards promotions, significantly contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Team Lead
Bells Brewery
10.2016 - Current
- Bell’s certified first responder
- Lead on Keg Line 1st shift for almost a year, Lead on Bottle Line 2nd shift for almost 2 years, Lead on Can 01 3rd shift for 6 years, Lead on Can 01 1st shift for 1 year
- Asked to Lead on can line 01 3rd shift to establish a consistent 3rd shift operational team, starting with a team of temporary employees
- Worked and trained on Can 02, specialty, and old VPAX areas
- Able to perform all cellar tasks for all lines and knowledgeable in ProLeiT computer system
- Able to perform all quality checks for all lines
- Able to perform most supply chain tasks required for 3rd shift operations on all lines
- Been a part of several committees throughout my years of leadership (sustainability, safety, can micro-RCA’s, Packaging education committee, and sensory to name a few)
- Comfortable operating all PIT’s in the building (forklift, tugger, scissor lift, single double, and JLG)
- Actively certified to operate Forklift, tugger, and single double
- Relapsed certifications on scissor and JLG
- Able to certify employees on tugger and single double
- Have trained many operators on all lines in packaging and trained many operators on liaison duties including helped a few of them achieve promotions within the company
- Has created and edited SOP’s for bottling, kegging, and canning lines
- Proficient in D365 database and utilizing functions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hackett Catholic Central High School
Two years of prerequisite classes - law enforcement
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Skills
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Negotiation Techniques
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Effective Conflict Management
- Safety Compliance Expertise
- Efficient Work Delegation
- Diversity and inclusion focused
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adaptable Learner
- Persistent and Dedicated
- Effective Time Prioritization
- Ensures Team Accountability
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Packaging Team Lead
Bells Brewery
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hackett Catholic Central High School
Two years of prerequisite classes - law enforcement
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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