April Slechta
Marengo,IA
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor. Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Whirlpool Amana
08.2017 - Current
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Fabrication Setup/Operator
Whirlpool Amana
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Team Leader
Whirlpool Amana
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Trained team
Education
High School Diploma -
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School
Marengo, IA05.1990
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Analytical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Leading Team Meetings
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leading Employees
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Evaluating Employee Work
Certification
- Operator Permit - Pallet Jack
- Operator Permit- Overhead Crane
- Operator Permit- Crane/Hoist
Timeline
Fabrication Setup/Operator
Whirlpool Amana
12.2022 - 01.2023
Team Leader
Whirlpool Amana
11.2018 - 12.2021
Team Leader
Whirlpool Amana
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School