Amber Thomas
Union,KY
Summary
Motivated Finishing Department Supervisor over 10years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environment working under pressure and meeting deadlines to maintain production schedule. Excellent management skills and proven expertise in promoting teamwork and accountability to support and lead individuals in day-to-day finishing operations. Maintains high production levels through sound decision making, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead of Finishing Department
ABB Optical
2020.02 - Current
- Informed leadership of problems and situations that affected department performance and drove accountability by formulating solutions to resolve issues.
- Maintained work area and equipment and followed prescribed safety procedures to minimize injuries and incidents.
- Applied leadership and technical skills to facilitate safe and effective department operations.
- Identified process improvement areas and employee professional development needs through observations, interactions and production floor walk-throughs.
- Supervised and supported employees by overseeing production, submitting work hours, processing time off requests and performing evaluations to maximize department productivity and efficiency.
- Supported department policies, procedures and standards to advocate for organization and maintain compliance.
- Reported injuries and incidents and submitted supporting documentation to facilitate company investigation.
- Increased team size from 15 employees to over 70 on three shifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan
Marion, Indiana03.2023
Skills
- Quality Control
- Operational Efficiency
- Combustion Monitoring
- KPI Tracking
- Operating Budget
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Production Scheduling
- Production Work
Timeline
Production Lead of Finishing Department
ABB Optical
2020.02 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan
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