Ashley Craft
Jackson,MI
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional with over 20 years of expertise seeking a position in the manufacturing environment. Committed to utilizing high-quality skills and open to optimizing them for the benefit of the organization. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact in driving operational efficiency and achieving production goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Offline
Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc.
10.2019 - Current
- Keep line running safely and efficiently by loading components, printing and preparing orders
- Communicate with other departments
- Work on parts assembly
- Perform quality checks
- Train new hires
- Promptly report abnormal conditions to team leader
- Follow F.I.F.O
- Standardization
- 5s
- Operate P.I.V
- Multitask
- Worked on Kaizens as needed
Assembly Line Associate
TAC MANUFACTURING
03.2005 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: TOYOTA
- Corolla - Final inspector
- Camry
- Avalon
- 500N
- Off line for Toyota lines
- Tps
- 320 Steering Wheel - Final inspector
- LEXUS
- 483N
- FORD
- U-car - Final inspector
- C-car/MCA -Final inspector
- Automation - Final inspector
- D-car - Final inspector
- S-car - Final inspector
- P-truck - Final inspector
- CD4.2 - Final inspector
- U377
- Knob lines
- ANDON ASSOCIATE
- Helped my team leader with resetting Andon's and logging them in the Andon book
- Review MCC's and TPM's
- Review P-chart, Andon and scrap sheets
- Learned Ford's manifest
- Fill out/ update training matrix's
- Make new/ update sample boards
- Created change over boards for brand new lines, current lines and service production
- Attended a pick one program with Rick Smith my section manager
- Presented a kaizen PowerPoint for my area
- MY machine cards
- Attended Andon and scrap meetings for Ford on Tuesday mornings
- Attended Quality and Engineering meetings for Ford on Thursday mornings
- Covering the area in a team leaders absence
- Communicating with other area leaders
- Supported maintenance efforts by regularly cleaning equipment and reporting any malfunctions or damage immediately.
- Demonstrated adaptability when switching between different tasks within the assembly line based on workload needs.
- Participated in regular team meetings on safety improvements and procedural updates, staying informed about best practices.
- Ensured accurate assembly of components through keen attention to specifications, minimizing rework needs.
- Increased overall output with diligent focus on meeting daily production goals and quotas.
- Ensured timely completion of orders with exceptional teamwork skills, collaborating closely with fellow associates throughout the entire production process.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations, promoting a safe and efficient workplace.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting components for precise assembly.
- Exceeded quality control expectations, consistently producing high-quality products that met or surpassed client requirements.
- Streamlined assembly processes for increased productivity, utilizing effective time management strategies.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements that led to better workflows.
- Boosted morale among colleagues through positive attitude and willingness to assist others as needed, contributing to a more enjoyable work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow, resulting in a more cohesive work environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly procedures, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Improved assembly line efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing downtime.
- Prevented delays in production schedules by promptly identifying bottlenecks and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Achieved faster production rates through consistent attention to detail and adherence to company standards.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Troubleshot assembly line to repair malfunctions and avoid disruptions.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Documented production data and output to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
- Generated and maintained accurate production records.
- Managed inventory of parts and components.
- Facilitated collaboration between production and other departments.
- Led production meetings to provide reports to management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest
Jackson, MI01-2003
Skills
- Excel
- Fifo
- 5S
- Assembly
- ISO 9001
- Manufacturing
- Quality Management
- Quality Inspection
- Safety
- Quality
- Communication
- Motivated
- Sky
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Work ethic
- Excel program
- Presenting PowerPoints
- Collaborative teamwork
- Post-production workflow
- Quality control assurance
- Content organization
- Deadline oriented mindset
- File management expertise
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Keen eye for detail
- Post-production
- Deadline management
- Pre-production planning
- Project management
- Troubleshooting
- Staff recruiting
- Quality controls
- Maintaining standards
- Delegating assignments
- Weekly production management
Additional Information
Safety, Quality, Communication, Motivated, Fifo, 5s, Sky, Working with others to complete a job correctly in a timely manner, Working alone, Work ethic, Excel program, Presenting PowerPoints
Assessments
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, 05/01/23, Proficient
- Attention to detail, 09/01/24, Proficient
Timeline
Assembly Offline
Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Assembly Line Associate
TAC MANUFACTURING
03.2005 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Northwest
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