Anastacia Tate
Griffith,Indiana
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Givaudan Flavors, enhancing productivity and quality through Lean & Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in SOP, GMP, and HACCP compliance, with a talent for fostering team development and implementing innovative solutions. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and safety, demonstrating strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Givaudan Flavors
05.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing exceptional performance, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with senior management to identify growth opportunities and align production capabilities with company objectives.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently to ensure availability of raw materials for uninterrupted production runs while avoiding excess stockpiles.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to implement corrective actions in response to internal audits or customer complaints, ensuring continuous improvement of products and processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality assurance, and logistics to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions for process improvements.
- Implemented 5S methodology, leading to a more organized and efficient work environment.
- Developed standard work instructions to ensure consistency in manufacturing procedures across all shifts.
- Reduced waste and increased overall yield through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducted value stream mapping exercises to identify areas of waste within the production process, leading to targeted improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Maintained compliance with SOP, current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) and regulatory guidelines.
- Improved food safety standards by integrating and overseeing better cleaning methods.
Operations Supervisor
Ryder System Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Responsible for meeting daily customer shipping expectations, delivering against customer contractual metrics, and ensuring safety compliance
- Oversees the job duties and schedules of 40 forklift employees and 3 warehouse leads
- Directs the day-to-day activities and assigned work of the team, provides coaching and counseling, employee development, evaluates performance and applies organizational policies and procedures
- Supervise and coordinate activities of workers by determining work load, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow by effectively utilizing labor management skills.
- Facilitate the implementation of new strategies to effectively meet or exceed company requirements and customer expectations.
- Implemented a quality management system for all Consumer Goods that exit the building to ensure quality standards are met.
- Conduct monthly performance reviews which include expectations, feedback, and developmental plans.
- Maintain a safe work environment according to company and government standard
- Encourage and develop positive and productive team dynamics
- Resolve employee issues, and administer corrective action as required.
- Enhanced Co-Pack Operations by creating and utilizing Kanban Boards to help visualize work, limit work-in-progress, an maximize efficiency.
- Created and utilized Data Visualizations to better consume and portray data, highlight trends, and make better informed decisions.
- Focus on Lean Methodology to eliminate waste and implement continuous improvement plans to improve company processes.
- Review and create invoices monthly, and submit them to the GLM for approval.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend ways of increasing productivity through improved methods, equipment, or other means
- Identify root cause of issues and coordinate permanent corrective action.
- Improved distribution efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
- Reduced order processing time through effective supervision of team members and workflow optimization.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Millwood Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for coordinating the movement of pallets into and out of the facility
- Verifying paperwork to ensure accuracy, scheduling appointments and delegating work to forklift operators
- Performs end of shift duties which include yard checks, reports, and ensuring no variances occurred.
- Utilize SAP Systems such as Blue Jay and Prism
- Delegate and direct a team of forklift operators to ensure work is completed on-time.
- Perform receiving, delivery and shipping functions.
- Make decisions regarding trailer movement, order completion and timelines.
- Inspect all paperwork for accuracy
- Maintain spreadsheets throughout shift on various materials received and shipment planning.
- Confirm appointments and update status of trailers, enter shipment and delivery information into computer system.
- Assist plant administrator with reporting and shipment planning and match in-house paperwork with delivery paperwork.
- Clerical functions including filing, preparing mailing, answer phones.
- Organize and schedule orders.
Education
Business/Management Degree -
Western Governors University
Skills
- SOP, GMP, HACCP compliance
- Lean & Six Sigma Principles
- Continuous Improvement
- Supply Chain/Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Expert in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
- Proficient in various Supply Chain Software (SAP,CMS,Scale,etc)
- Data Analysis & Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Problem Resolution
- Strategy Development
- Safety audits
Accomplishments
- Achieved 980+ safe operating days through implementing and maintaining Safe Operating Procedures
- Received 2022 Chairman's Safety Award
References
- Jeremy Fedorenko, Operations Manager, (219) 241 - 7425
- Leonard Flynn, Group Logistics Manager, (630) 200 - 7663
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Givaudan Flavors
05.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Ryder System Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2024
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Millwood Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2021
Business/Management Degree -
Western Governors University