Ariah Hughes
Trenton ,MI
Summary
Achieved promotion to technician at Champion Foods from a temp agency role, showcasing quick learning abilities in dynamic settings. Elevated to line lead after three years, developing strong communication skills and effective training methods for diverse teams. Experienced in enhancing assembly line efficiency and maintaining quality control through real-time paperwork management. Committed to continuous improvement and compliance in manufacturing operations, driving team performance and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead/ Technician
Champion Foods
New Boston, MI
12.2019 - 08.2025
- Trained new hires on production procedures for quick ramp-up and consistent team performance.
- Managed production team, ensuring timely task completion and safety adherence.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations clear of hazards.
- Streamlined processes and scheduling techniques to enhance production efficiency.
- Participated in safety training to ensure compliance with best practices.
- Provided clear instructions for operations and product runs to reduce errors.
- Collaborated with Quality Control to resolve inspection issues and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored production processes to boost overall product quality through feedback.
- Verified consistent application of good manufacturing principles among employees.
- Coordinated production employee schedules effectively.
- Trained workers on operation, calibration, and maintenance of production equipment.
- Reduced downtime by identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks proactively.
- Facilitated communication among team members to foster a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining documentation for audits.
- Handled documentation for waste, downtime, and output management.
School Custodian
Gibraltar School District
Gibraltar MI
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
Education
Tanner High School
Tanner, AL05.2018
Skills
- Quality control expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration skills
- Manufacturing operations oversight
- Workflow management techniques
- Production scheduling proficiency
- Safety equipment compliance
- Health regulations knowledge
- Sanitation training experience
- Assembly line efficiency
- Waste reduction initiatives
- Safety rules application
- Progress tracking methods
- Work ethic strength
- Communication proficiency
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Instruction following ability
- Teamwork dynamics understanding
- OSHA guidelines familiarity
- Production documentation skills
- Computer application knowledge
- Heavy lifting experience
- Machinery operation skills
- Language fluency capabilities
- Quality inspection expertise
- Equipment setup knowledge
- Pallet jack handling skills
- Packing and picking efficiency
Timeline
School Custodian
Gibraltar School District
09.2020 - 02.2021
Production Lead/ Technician
Champion Foods
12.2019 - 08.2025
Tanner High School