Amika A. Rower
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Highly experienced Production Supervisor and Operations Leader with 20+ years of success in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong expertise in driving operational excellence through lean principles, process improvement, team development, and ISO/FDA compliance.
Proven records of successfully achieving highest quality standards & productivity with a strong focus on process improvement, safety enforcement, while fostering engaged, high-performing teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
GN Resound
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Lead production teams ensuring ISO compliance, SOP adherence, and FDA medical device regulations.
- Manage labor planning, payroll, and time-off approvals through Kronos.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives, driving measurable gains in quality, delivery, and safety.
- Conduct tiered meetings and performance coaching, fostering accountability and employee engagement.
- Maintain organized work areas through 5S principles and drive visual management initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to support business strategy and goals.
Team Lead
Wagner Spray-Tech
10.2013 - 04.2022
- Supported management by acting as liaison between line workers and supervisors to resolve daily operational challenges.
- Led and managed 20+ employees across three production lines, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Applied lean principles to reduce scrap rate from 35% to 12%, lower costs by 40%, and cut rejection rate by 30%.
- Coordinated production schedules using JDE to align staffing with daily operational requirements.
- Trained employees on OPL charts, assembly procedures, and workplace safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering, maintenance, and tool room to ensure smooth line operations.
Team Lead / Production Scheduler
Pioneer Metal Finishing
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Maximized team performance while maintaining high quality standards and ensuring equipment readiness.
- Collaborated with HR on performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Generated NCRs for quality issues and managed production schedules to meet customer demand.
- Retrieved and scheduled customer orders using Dynamics software, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Performed monthly 5S audits and maintained production tool and material inventory.
Production Supervisor / Laborer
Twin Cities Assembly Plant (Ford)
06.2000 - 12.2011
- Supervised vehicle assembly operations with responsibility for personnel, materials, and equipment utilization.
- Met production cost schedules and quality standards while ensuring compliance with safety and housekeeping policies.
- Developed employee training plans, maintained attendance records, and performed daily safety and quality audits.
- Trained in Ford Automotive Production System, Health and Safety, Diversity, ISO, and OHSIM programs.
- Built quality products as part of integrated teams and supported station-level quality control and GMP standards.
Education
Licensed Nurse's Aide -
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MNHigh School -
Johnson Senior High School
Saint Paul, MN06.1993
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Process Improvement
- Safety standards
- Lean / 5S / Kaizen
- ISO & FDA Compliance
- SAP / Kronos / JDE Systems
- Quality Control
- Audit & Compliance
- Labor Planning
- Training & Mentorship
- Process Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Yellow belt
Timeline
Production Supervisor
GN Resound
05.2022 - 10.2025
Team Lead
Wagner Spray-Tech
10.2013 - 04.2022
Team Lead / Production Scheduler
Pioneer Metal Finishing
04.2012 - 10.2013
Production Supervisor / Laborer
Twin Cities Assembly Plant (Ford)
06.2000 - 12.2011
Licensed Nurse's Aide -
Saint Paul College
High School -
Johnson Senior High School
Professional Activities
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Team Member – Ford Motor Company
- Continuous Improvement Team & Internal Auditing – Pioneer Metal Finishing
- First Responders & Safety Board – Wagner Spray-Tech
- Church Nurse & Usher Board Member