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Overview
Work History
Education
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Debra Watters

Barron,WI

Summary

Committed Leader with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitting Operator

Polaris Industries

Loaded parts in kits within take time to provide lines with parts.

Helped process techs when labeling bins or changing kitting area

Subs Operator

Polaris Industries

Built sub assemblies, Conrods, cases, and heads needed for production lines.

Team Leader

Polaris Industries
  • Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
  • Recommended and executed improvements for production and product quality.

Supervisor

Polaris
01.2023 - Current
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.

Materials Process Tech

Poalris
04.2022 - Current
  • Prepared required documents and reviewed for accuracy.
  • Analyzed process data with various statistical tools.
  • Developed and provided support to material processes and improved all existing processes.
  • Analyzed all processes and identified all fundamental issues and assisted in appropriate resolutions.

Group Leader

Polaris Industries
06.2018 - Current
  • Work with a small team to make product is built with safety and quality.
  • Watch for any concerns that cause issues or downtime in the area
  • Daily audits for standard work.
  • Hold employees accountable for work done out of process
  • Identify areas where take time cannot attained while following the SW process.
  • Go through correct channels if take time is
  • not being met to improve the op
  • Use calm approach with operators to work out problems from big to small .
  • Made sure area is kept in 5S
  • Watching for lean in each op
  • Time studies
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Kaizens
  • Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback.

Flex Pool

Polaris Industries
03.2017 - 06.2018

Worked in any lines needed where operators were short on lines.

Time studies

Labeled and did 5S in areas of Polaris

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Chetek Veterinary Clinic
2013 - 2016
  • Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
  • Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
  • Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
  • Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
  • Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
  • Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
  • Traveled to farms to treat livestock injuries, disease and birthing.
  • Developed, implemented and monitored animal physical rehabilitation program.

Vet Technician Assistant

Animal Health Center
1998 - 2013
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
  • Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Leveraged ultrasound and x-ray equipment for imaging and interpreted results.
  • Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
  • Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
  • Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
  • Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
  • Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
  • Traveled to farms to treat livestock injuries, disease and birthing.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Operations Management And Supervision

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Vet Tech

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
08.2000

High School Diploma -

Hilldale Christian School
Hillsdale, WI
03.1990

Skills

Organized

Very motivated

Great communication skills

Can perform many tasks at once and keep on track

Ability to lead a team through challenges with

  • Experience in leadership
  • Team building
  • Active listening
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Been involved in Kaizens

Great problem solver

Attention to detail

Versatile in many areas

Passionate about improving work for employees to increase productivity

Very passionate for standard work, improvements and pratices

Timeline

Supervisor

Polaris
01.2023 - Current

Materials Process Tech

Poalris
04.2022 - Current

Group Leader

Polaris Industries
06.2018 - Current

Flex Pool

Polaris Industries
03.2017 - 06.2018

Kitting Operator

Polaris Industries

Subs Operator

Polaris Industries

Team Leader

Polaris Industries

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Chetek Veterinary Clinic
2013 - 2016

Vet Technician Assistant

Animal Health Center
1998 - 2013

Some College (No Degree) - Operations Management And Supervision

Penn Foster Career School

Vet Tech

Penn Foster Career School

High School Diploma -

Hilldale Christian School
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