Danielle Gardner
Sturgis,MI
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team leadership, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure smooth operations and workplace harmony. Committed to fostering positive work environments and achieving goals through effective supervision and staff engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Supervisor
American Axle Manufacturing
Three Rivers, Michigan
08.2024 - Current
- Producing quality and customer satisfaction hubs and shafts for the customer.
- Managing employees to fulfill our daily numbers for the customer.
- Managing downtime with maintenance, and my coordinator, to get our machines working properly.
- Completing daily LPAs, safety walks, parsable 5S walks, start-up meetings, and end-of-shift meetings with employees, supervisors, and other senior leadership.
- Recording scrap, production, and end-of-shift numbers to maintain low scrap and high production.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Directed and supervise 20 employees in daily operations.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Quality Control Inspector
Morgan Olson
Sturgis, Michigan
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency issues.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
Production Worker
American Axle Manufacturing
Three Rivers, MI
03.2014 - 10.2020
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Store Manager
Walter Dimmick petroleum
Jones, Michigan
05.2002 - 03.2014
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Odessa High School
Lake Odessa, MI05-2002
Skills
- Team building
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Task delegation
- Department organization
- Documentation and reporting
- Employee motivation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Contract management
- Workflow management
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal oriented
Timeline
Per Diem Supervisor
American Axle Manufacturing
08.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Morgan Olson
10.2020 - 08.2024
Production Worker
American Axle Manufacturing
03.2014 - 10.2020
Store Manager
Walter Dimmick petroleum
05.2002 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Lake Odessa High School