Christina Hart
Middleburg
Summary
Seasoned shipping/ Fabrication Supervisor with experience in managing large fabrication teams and overseeing all aspects of the shipping and production process. Strengths include ensuring safety compliance, improving efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards. Proven ability to motivate team members, troubleshoot issues and streamline processes for optimal productivity. Significant impact made in previous role by enhancing operational workflows and reducing waste.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fabrication supervisor
Packaging corporation of America
Jacksonville
05.2009 - Current
- Supervised fabrication team to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated production schedules to meet daily project deadlines.
- Trained new employees on fabrication techniques and equipment operation.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on fabrication machinery and tools.
- Facilitated communication between departments for seamless operations.
- Resolved fabrication issues by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Developed and implemented process improvements for increased efficiency in fabricating operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all fabrication processes.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of fabrication projects.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback for improvement when necessary.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on machinery and equipment used in the fabrication process.
- Trained new personnel on proper operating procedures for equipment used in fabrication activities.
- Provided technical guidance on complex fabrication issues to staff members.
- Monitored the progress of fabrication tasks, ensuring they were completed within established deadlines.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
Shipping Supervisor
Packaging corporation of America
Jacksonville
05.2009 - Current
- Supervised daily shipping operations and ensured timely dispatch of products.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Managed shipping documentation compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Schedule work load for 8 employees,and make sure they have to correct load schedule to optimize throughput in the plant
- Implemented inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Trained staff on proper loading techniques and safety protocols for shipments.
- Communicated effectively with departments to resolve shipping issues promptly.
- Monitored equipment maintenance needs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Developed shipping procedures that enhanced workflow and reduced delays.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels stored in warehouses to ensure accuracy.
- Supervised shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion of tasks.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when loading and unloading trucks or containers.
- Maintained records of all outgoing shipments, ensuring that they were accurate and complete.
- Coordinated with customers to schedule pick-up and delivery times for shipments.
- Provided training to new employees on proper operation of packing equipment and safety protocols.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency within the shipping department.
- Tracked and reconciled warehouse inventory, slashing unchecked supply errors.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Participated in vendor selection processes by evaluating capabilities against operational needs.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
Machine Operator
Smurfit Stone Container
Jacksonville
11.1999 - 01.2009
- Operated machinery for production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported any irregularities to supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to ensure proper functioning.
- Followed standard operating procedures for equipment setup and operation.
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications for quality control.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
Packer/ quality control
Udl Laboratories
Largo
06.1996 - 09.1999
- Packaged pharmaceutical products for distribution in compliance with safety standards.
- Operated packaging machinery to efficiently process various product lines.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before sealing and labeling packages.
- Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
- Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
- Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed.
- Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Adhered to product safety and hygiene guidelines for health and regulatory compliance.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
- Ensured work area was clean and organized, adhering to safety regulations.
- Inspected items for damage or defects prior to packing to ensure quality control.
- Sealed containers or materials using glues, fasteners and tape.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
- Staged loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up.
Education
Front Line Supervisor
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL 01.2015 - 07.2015
Baker County High School
Macclenny, FLCertificate of course complition - Front Line Supervisor
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Fabrication techniques
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership
- Standard operating procedures
Timeline
Front Line Supervisor
University of North Florida
01.2015 - 07.2015
Fabrication supervisor
Packaging corporation of America
05.2009 - Current
Shipping Supervisor
Packaging corporation of America
05.2009 - Current
Machine Operator
Smurfit Stone Container
11.1999 - 01.2009
Packer/ quality control
Udl Laboratories
06.1996 - 09.1999
Baker County High School
Certificate of course complition - Front Line Supervisor
University of North Florida
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
St. Petersburg College