Anita Whitfield
Summary
Talented Operations Manager bringing 10+ years of experience and demonstrated record of accomplishment in management. Proficient in operational enhancements, quality improvements and team leadership based on Molding strategies. Cross-functional collaborator well-versed in developing successful teams and motivating employees to meet individual and team objectives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Operations
DENSO Manufacturing DMAR
Osceola, AR
11.2004 - 05.2025
- Delegate tasks to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
- Manage daily production schedules ensuring timely delivery.
- Lead Kaizen projects to optimize operational processes.
- Evaluate personnel performance for continuous improvement.
- Guide teams in adapting to evolving customer requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Assembly Line Worker
Bourgwarner
Blytheville, AR
09.1997 - 07.1999
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Cashier
Meijer
Grand Rapids, MI
11.1994 - 04.1997
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blytheville High School
06.1984
Skills
- Injection Molding
- Workflow Optimization
- Staff Management
- Kaizen
- Productivity
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Microsoft Excel
- Forklift Operation
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Word
- Performance Monitoring
- Goal Setting
- Operations Management
- Kronos
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
Timeline
Manager of Operations
DENSO Manufacturing DMAR
11.2004 - 05.2025
Assembly Line Worker
Bourgwarner
09.1997 - 07.1999
Cashier
Meijer
11.1994 - 04.1997
High School Diploma -
Blytheville High School