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Dana Bowman

Hickory,NC

Summary

Production Line Leader with experience in operating production line and supervising staff producing finished products. Knowledge of job rates for running on production line. Professional attitude and performance when supervising staff. Work in conjunction with other departments for positive production results. Examined completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications. Used schematics and blueprints to determine necessary equipment and materials needed for projects. Detail-oriented Production Line Leader with 23 year progressive career in Engineer Controls Int . Skilled in leading teams of up to 15 years in production operations. Committed to driving efficiency and productivity through consistent morale-building and effective resource management. Responsible Line Leader offering deep comprehension of production efficiency and Kan Ban practices. Well-versed in visually inspecting products for imperfections and maintaining and servicing equipment. Motivating Production Line Leader with strengths in creating positive, safe work culture. Committed to employee engagement and wellbeing. Production Line Manager with extensive experience in completing wide range of assignments. Expert understanding of job family and thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of specialty. Lead effective application of new processes and skill development of production team. Make recommendations on new processes leading to continuous improvement. Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications. Hardworking Production Line Leader with reputation for reducing company expenses and improving efficiency. Collaborative team player skilled in partnering with management teams to develop operating plans. Offering 15 years of experience in production environments and excellent track record of reliability.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Line Leader

Engineer Controls
06.2000 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
  • Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
  • Trained line workers in [Type] and [Type] production work.
  • Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
  • Completed logs and reports to document detailed information on production, spoilage and departmental maintenance needs.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • 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 [Number].
  • Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
  • Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Completed job cards correctly and on time.
  • Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
  • Made recommendations for new or revised processes and supported implementation.
  • Performed [Type] computer functions pertaining to job type.
  • Checked machines using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
  • Operated light-duty bench and floor-type machine tools and automation equipment.
  • Performed root cause analysis to determine quality issues and develop long-term solutions.

Education

Early Childhood Development

CVCC
Hickory, NC

Skills

  • Assemble Products
  • Specifications Verification
  • Assembly and Production
  • Equipment Operation
  • Production Goal Tracking
  • Quality Inspections
  • Equipment Modification
  • Quality Control
  • Team Training
  • Duty Assignments
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Operational Procedures
  • Work Supervision
  • Equipment Repair
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Operational Improvements
  • Measuring Tools
  • Assembly Line Operations
  • Team Oversight
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Meeting Production Goals
  • Operate Machinery
  • Identifying Flaws
  • Inspect Parts
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Manufacturing
  • Checking and Gauging
  • Maintenance Requirements

Timeline

Production Line Leader

Engineer Controls
06.2000 - Current

Early Childhood Development

CVCC
Dana Bowman