Ammanie Dereje
Overland Park
Summary
Highly motivated operations leader with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering exceptional results in diverse, fast-paced environments and manufacturing operations. Adept at driving product launches, enhancing process efficiencies, and fostering a quality-first culture. Possesses strong interpersonal and customer-centric skills, ensuring stakeholder alignment and successful project execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Panasonic Energy North America
01.2025 - Current
- managed the startup of high-automation battery equipment for eight weeks, personally producing 2.2 million cells, while troubleshooting complex mechanical, process, and quality issues in real time and driving solutions that minimized downtime.
- Responsible for SQCDP performance for line flow, automation behavior, constraints, and operator best practices, to influence operational decisions and process optimizations.
- Identified and executed a cost-saving initiative by analyzing equipment behavior, material usage, and operator workflow, demonstrating proactive leadership and technical expertise.
- Transferred NV best practices to Kansas, establishing SOPs, standard work, shift passdowns, safety standards, line checks, and production rhythms, effectively stabilizing a high-pressure startup environment.
- Trained and developed the first Kansas electrode production team, driving team performance average ~75% of throughput targets despite startup volatility, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Served as a strategic resource during startup by aligning cross-functional support teams, influencing operational decisions, and ensuring production, safety, and quality goals were consistently met.
- Led the 6S production line setup, translating and implementing Japanese SOPs and SWIs, optimizing workflows, and ensuring the factory achieved world-class operational readiness.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Raytheon Technologies (Collins Aerospace)
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Lead large cross-functional teams to support the development of production program plans, schedules, and budgets. Maintaining key performance indicators to achieve targeted metrics.
- Analyzed data and monitor key work cells to ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and technical product specifications.
- Participate in coordinating the preparation of our sales inventory operation planning for organizational alignment to meet key business plans, operational budgets, and product technical specifications.
- Collaborate with program managers in different phases from the start of production through completion, interfacing with customers to ensure program requirements are met.
- Maintain and present production plans and progress reports relating to multiple work cells to Senior Leadership.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality, specifically utilizing CORE and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Identify and address production problems and recommend resolutions to ensure the successful performance of products in production including field service safety issues, customer satisfaction issues, improvements for capacity, and supplier requests.
Operations Leader
Schreiber Foods, Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed a large team in executing production/recovery plans while producing 65 million pounds of consumable goods in alignment with organizational goals.
- Prepared and presented detailed reports on production performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided feedback, and developed action plans for continuous improvement.
- Fostered and encouraged a team environment to achieve the highest organizational success through coaching, morale-boosting, and team-building activities.
- Promoted a safety culture, ensuring all team members adhered to health and safety regulations and best practices.
- Facilitated enterprise-wide product deployment and training of an ERP system, increasing data performance and operational functions.
- Drove a 10% increase in production standards through data-driven Lean manufacturing tools while maintaining rigorous compliance standards with state and federal regulations.
- Led strategic planning and execution of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Operations Team Advisor
Schreiber Foods, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Supervised operations across multiple production plants, leading a large team to supply 60 million pounds of consumable goods.
- Prepared and presented regular reports on production performance, issues, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
- Verified compliance with state and federal regulations on GMPs while writing and following various SOPs.
- Conducted production projects collecting analysis for precise hourly standards to implement lean and efficient creative techniques.
- Collaborated with multiple internal and external stakeholders to coordinate on-time delivery of our products to market.
- Applied technical data analysis and reporting to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducted root cause analysis of production issues and developed corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Production Lead
Bob Allen Ford
05.2015
- Managed a high-revenue repair program generating $1.5 million annually, conducting vehicle repairs, quality assurance, and on-time product delivery.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and resolving any service-related issues promptly.
- Supervised a team of technicians providing training, and performance to ensure high levels of productivity and quality.
- Coordinated multiple weekly projects integrated with insurance adjustments, market adjustments, and customer demands to guarantee high-quality product delivery.
- Utilized technical data analysis and reporting tools to monitor production metrics and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Maintained compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2019
Manufacturing Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Communication
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Panasonic Energy North America
01.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
Raytheon Technologies (Collins Aerospace)
03.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Leader
Schreiber Foods, Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Operations Team Advisor
Schreiber Foods, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2021
Production Lead
Bob Allen Ford
05.2015
Manufacturing Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Kansas State University