Carrie Karlock
Berea,OH
Summary
At Blue Ribbon Meats, I spearheaded supply chain optimizations and production enhancements, achieving significant inventory cost reductions and boosting on-time delivery rates. My leadership in staff training and development, coupled with expertise in operations management, fostered a culture of operational excellence, enhancing product quality and team productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Plant Manager
Blue Ribbon Meats
Cleveland, OH
10.2000 - Current
- Optimized supply chain management to reduce inventory costs and increase on-time delivery rates.
- Led root cause analysis investigations into production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implemented continuous improvement projects, leading to increased product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated open communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination of efforts throughout the plant''s various functions.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
Education
Lincoln West High School
Cleveland, OH1994
Skills
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Staff Training and Development
- Operational Excellence
- Operations Management
Timeline
Assistant Plant Manager
Blue Ribbon Meats
10.2000 - Current
Lincoln West High School