Amy Hughes
Huxley
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing professional with expertise in assembly, production tracking, and quality control. Strong background in machine operation and adherence to standard operating procedures. Committed to optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and achieving production goals in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operations Technician
Aerotek
Ames, IA
02.2026 - Current
- Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Assist in identifying and reporting equipment problems, production issues, or quality concerns.
- Rotate through different stations within the assembly cell as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a safe work environment.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve basic equipment issues to reduce downtime.
Warehouse Worker
Advanced Auto Parts Distribution Center
Ankeny, IA
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Used Rf scanner for order picking and stocking products
Production Line Leader
Continental Manufacturing Chemist
Huxley, IA
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs)
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents
- Maintained high-quality standards by closely monitoring production line outputs and identifying areas for improvement
- Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines
- Resolved conflicts among team members professionally, helping maintain a positive working atmosphere conducive to productivity enhancement efforts
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Assembly Packaging
Kreg Tool
Huxley, IOWA
06.2014 - 05.2020
- Assembles, labels, and packages woodworking tools and fasteners for shipment or next process in a warehouse environment
- Participated on Kaizens for continuous improvement ideas, also safety committee.
Team Leader
Hewlett Packard (HP)
Des Moines, IOWA
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Observe/helped production line processes, then analyze that process and suggest on how to make the process more efficient
- Started and finished proper paper work per order and made sure to have correct expiration dates were posted on product.
Operations Clerk 2
Wells Fargo
Des Moines, IA
05.2009 - 11.2010
- Scanned documents, classified and sorted into batches depending on document type
- Verified document information according to requirements, to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Required high attention to detail and use of data entry and 10-key in a fast pace environment.
Warehouse Assistant
O'Reillys Warehouse
Des Moines, IOWA
09.2006 - 11.2009
- Handled materials with accuracy and consistency in a quality controlled environment
- Organized employee workloads and materials on a daily basis
- Trained new hires on processes, procedures and quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
East High
Des Moines, IA01.2000
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Process optimization
- Equipment Setup
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Attention to detail
- Goal tracking
- Standard Operating Procedures
Timeline
Production Operations Technician
Aerotek
02.2026 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Advanced Auto Parts Distribution Center
09.2024 - 01.2026
Production Line Leader
Continental Manufacturing Chemist
06.2020 - 08.2024
Assembly Packaging
Kreg Tool
06.2014 - 05.2020
Team Leader
Hewlett Packard (HP)
07.2012 - 04.2014
Operations Clerk 2
Wells Fargo
05.2009 - 11.2010
Warehouse Assistant
O'Reillys Warehouse
09.2006 - 11.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
East High