Carrie Tippett

Manufacturer of Electroplated metal components with annual sales of $10M and 60 employees. Tier two supplier to multiple OEMs.

Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.

Oversaw daily operations to sustain production efficiency and uphold quality standards.

• Ensured efficient operation of five plating lines, utilizing Zinc Nickel and Electroless Nickel surface treatment solutions to meet production demands.
• Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs, minimizing production downtime and maintaining operational continuity.
• Conducted inventory assessments to ensure adequate supply levels for operations.
• Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for staff.

Manufacturer of complex injection molded components which were molded, chrome plated, painted and assembled with $30 million in sales and 199 employees.

• Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
• Oversaw daily operations to maintain production efficiency and quality standards.
• Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
• Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment for staff.
• Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime in production.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
• Managed team schedules and workflows to ensure timely project completion.
• Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.

Manufacturer of complex injection molded components which were molded, chrome plated, painted and assembled with $28M in sales and 225 employees.

• Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
• Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
• Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
• Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
• Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment for staff.
• Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime in production.
• Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.