Ashley Shannon
Marion,AR
Summary
Plant Training Manager motivated to improve organization and employee performance by creating environment of mutual respect, trust, consensus-building and accountability. Exceptional talent delivering multi-modal training across functions to improve knowledge and performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Training Manager
Riviana
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for 2 plant sites.
- Establish a new training department and training team for both sites.
- Manage SME Trainers in each department.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized shadow training for new hires.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, Training schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Partner with Southwest Community College for training assessments and classes.
- Executed SME Trainers to train operators to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Host monthly hiring events with corporate Human Resources.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses/tools to establish successful onboarding of new employees and transfers.
- Prepared and distributed manuals, handouts and online tutorials to provide employees with training materials and resources.
- Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success in a union climate.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance that SME trainers produced.
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
Operational Process Lead
The Hershey Company
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Observed safety practices and upheld standards.
- Supervised processes to eliminate weak points or bottlenecks in business operations.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Enhanced data gathering, extraction and analysis for diverse workflows and procedures.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building, and testing prototypes and products.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
- Scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.
- Conducted statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
- Developed automation tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and free up labor hours for other needs.
Production Line Leader
The Hershey Company
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Overseen production from a 24/7 lenses.
- Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Supervised production staff of 150.
- Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
- Made recommendations for new or revised processes and supported implementation.
- Performed root cause analysis to determine quality issues and develop long-term solutions.
Production Supervisor
Nestle USA
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 45 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Logistic Supervisor
Anheuser-Busch
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
- Processed orders by due dates to enable on-time delivery to customers.
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated 60 employees.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
Production Group Leader
General Motors
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Education
Ph.D. - Collaborative High Impact Instruction
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05.2024
MBA - Management And Leadership
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO08.2010
Skills
- Process Evaluation and Enhancement
- New Hire Onboarding
- Build Training Manuals
- New Employee Training
- ADP
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Leadership Training
- Public Speaking
- Change Management
- Manual Writing
Accomplishments
- Pathways to Growth Leadership Program Graduate
- Woman of Leadership Manufacturing Candidate
- Project leader of new production line that ran over their 20% start-up curve. Opportunity to launch at the Italy facility.
Timeline
Plant Training Manager
Riviana
03.2023 - Current
Operational Process Lead
The Hershey Company
04.2022 - 03.2023
Production Line Leader
The Hershey Company
09.2018 - 03.2022
Production Supervisor
Nestle USA
09.2016 - 08.2018
Logistic Supervisor
Anheuser-Busch
09.2014 - 08.2016
Production Group Leader
General Motors
10.2011 - 04.2013
Ph.D. - Collaborative High Impact Instruction
Fontbonne University
MBA - Management And Leadership
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fontbonne University
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