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Beth Chmielewski

Summary

Detail-oriented and reliable candidate with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrated willingness to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives. Proactive and results-driven professional with strong time management and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for adaptability, quick learning, and commitment to utilizing these strengths to propel team achievements and support company advancement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Shift Production Supervisor

Mercury Marine
06.2021 - 10.2024
  • Developed strategies to improve processes and reduce costs.
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance department to address any non-conformance issues related to products or processes during their respective shifts.
  • Addressed personnel issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high employee engagement rates throughout the shift team''s tenure together.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall productivity levels across the shift team.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on process deviations or inefficiencies identified during production, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of shift activities, using this data to drive continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
  • Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Ensured safety compliance, conducting regular audits and enforcing strict adherence to workplace regulations.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for the production floor, providing training and guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques to ensure smooth operations.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement culture within the organization through active participation in Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance planning and scheduling.
  • Coordinated with other departments to optimize production planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Enhanced communication between shifts by implementing effective handover processes, leading to improved continuity of operations.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to staff members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional development.
  • Managed shift operations for consistent product quality and timely completion of orders.
  • Assisted in capacity planning efforts, enabling optimal utilization of resources while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demands on the floor.
  • Managed team of 36 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

2nd Shift Group Leader

Mercury Marine
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Keep areas working smoothly by anticipating and meeting supply needs.
  • Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations.
  • Meet production targets through organized schedules and careful management of priorities.
  • Document time, output, of production utilizing Production Tracker. Perform weekly weighted production analysis to ensure performance of team members.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
  • Assist with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity.
  • Empower employees to independently solve problems and keep production running.
  • Keep quality levels high with quick corrections of identified production problems.
  • Certified, senior trainer of assemblers, machine operators, mold technicians, overhead crane systems and fork trucks.
  • Assisted in familiarizing new incoming supervisor with daily operations.
  • Data entry to include attendance, shift notes and work orders on demand.
  • Run production scorecard and distribute to appropriate staff members.
  • Recognize the needs of struggling team members, provide continued training, coaching along with possible departmental movement to find best opportunity for growth.
  • Provide shift schedule of upcoming mold changes, operator jobs and current machine trends in daily turnover meeting. Organize the shift with priority information.
  • Notify affected team members of production schedule changes.
  • Assign team members to daily task.
  • Print machine travelers using EQMS or IBM Notes. Verify S.I.R. level in PIMS.
  • Prepare essential components for job completion by pulling from warehouse, Kardex machine and tool crib. Track warehouse history to locate lost components using PIMS
  • Assist in placing product in assigned home within Kardex storage unit.
  • Daily safety inspections of departments
  • Stock receive product using PIMS and Phantom.
  • Provide troubleshooting support to process technicians, mold hangers.
  • Offer historical data regarding product standards.
  • Execute small maintenance tasks when support is unavailable.
  • Comply with and enforce Mercury policies and procedures.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.

Quality Inspector Backup

Mercury Marine
12.2015 - 10.2024
  • Validated fabrication process and verified conformance with requirements by performing first-piece inspections using precision measuring tools.
  • Reduced production errors with thorough inspections and tests of supply materials.
  • Defined and documented acceptance, rejection, and rework requirements.
  • Interpreted blueprints and engineering documents to establish quality requirements.
  • Verified specifications conformance by measuring and testing samples.
  • Conveyed inspection results, recommendations and needed repairs with written reports.
  • Recognize acceptance of form, fit and functionality.
  • Continue position based on departmental demands.

Mold Process Tech II

Mercury Marine
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Followed safety procedures, including correct processes and gear for different areas of production processing.
  • Maintained operational standards through successful control, monitoring, and adjustment of injection mold machines.
  • Contributed to shipping efficiency by keeping machine downtime minimized.
  • Resolved defects by correcting machine process and removing sub-standard items from production floor.
  • Moved heavy loads with forklift, overhead cranes and hand trucks.
  • Completed basic repairs to restore the performance of a malfunctioning machine.
  • Document first piece start up on QIL using measuring tools and gauges, confirming print specifications before submitting to quality.

Molding Process Tech I

Mercury Marine
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Set up and removal of molds.
  • Enter process data.
  • Start up and shut down of equipment.
  • Operated equipment in line with safety requirements by following operating discipline, procedures, and practices.

Mold Maintenance Technician

Mercury Marine
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • PM all molds at end of production run assuring proficient future start up.
  • Repair of damaged molds
  • Core changes based on production schedule.
  • Bench top polishing of critical surfaces in molds
  • Set up and run Bridgeport milling machines, surface grinders, band saws, media blasting, various pneumatic and hand tools.

Material Handler

Mercury Marine
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Verified load documentation. Notified receiving of any discrepancy.
  • Minimized waste by rotating stock according to FIFO method.
  • Met production targets by keeping lean lines stocked with materials.

Manufacturing Assembler

Westaff (Mercury Marine temp to hire)
07.2006 - 03.2007
  • Met production targets with skilled and efficient work assembling products such as electronic plate assembly, stator builds, cdm assembly along with multiple other products.
  • Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging.
  • Transported items using forklift and pallet jacks.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

University of The People
Pasadena, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Team management
  • Waste minimization
  • Employee training
  • Materials handling
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Training and mentoring
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Process documentation

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Fishing
  • Off Road adventures (Jeep)

Timeline

Third Shift Production Supervisor

Mercury Marine
06.2021 - 10.2024

2nd Shift Group Leader

Mercury Marine
06.2018 - 06.2021

Quality Inspector Backup

Mercury Marine
12.2015 - 10.2024

Mold Process Tech II

Mercury Marine
12.2014 - 06.2018

Molding Process Tech I

Mercury Marine
01.2009 - 01.2014

Mold Maintenance Technician

Mercury Marine
01.2008 - 01.2009

Material Handler

Mercury Marine
01.2007 - 01.2008

Manufacturing Assembler

Westaff (Mercury Marine temp to hire)
07.2006 - 03.2007

No Degree - Business Management

University of The People

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