Darla Ford
Dunlap,TN
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and quality assurance at Lifeline Foods. Skilled in industrial sewing and mentoring new operators, I significantly improved garment production speed and reduced error rates. Expert in workplace safety and equipment troubleshooting, my leadership and technical abilities drive superior results in fast-paced environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewing Machine Operator
Hubner Components
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.
- Produced high-quality garments through careful monitoring of stitch quality and consistency.
- Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Met strict deadlines for garment production by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Production Technician
Mann+Hummel
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time insights.
Production Technician
Lifeline Foods
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
- Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time insights.
Education
No Degree - EMT
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN09.2019
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Draughons Jr. College
Chattanooga, TN09.1987
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Binding application
- Industrial Sewing
- Production speed
- Stitch speed adjustment
- Quality Assurance
- Parts Replacement
- Mentoring new operators
- Material Inspection
- Error Detection
Timeline
Sewing Machine Operator
Hubner Components
10.2022 - 08.2024
Production Technician
Mann+Hummel
12.2021 - 09.2022
Production Technician
Lifeline Foods
01.2021 - 11.2021
No Degree - EMT
Chattanooga State Community College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Draughons Jr. College
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