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Deirdre Jenkins

Redford,Michigan

Summary

Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the manufacturing industry. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Material Supervisor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated and dependable with 5 years of leadership roles. Talented in training and scheduling employees to sustain production needs. Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Handler Supervisor

Magna Seating Auburn Hills
01.2023 - Current
  • Reduced material handling errors through thorough staff training and regular performance evaluations.
  • Enhanced team productivity by effectively scheduling work shifts and delegating tasks to qualified personnel.
  • Maintained safe working environment with strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections.
  • Maximized storage space utilization by reorganizing warehouse layout based on product demand and size requirements.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to prevent breakdowns or accidents, ensuring minimal downtime in operations.
  • Established clear lines of communication between team members, promoting collaboration and reducing misunderstandings during daily operations.
  • Optimized loading/unloading procedures for incoming/outgoing shipments, minimizing wait times for drivers and reducing associated costs.
  • Initiated cost-saving measures that resulted in significant reductions in overtime hours worked without sacrificing productivity.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.

Material Handler Team Lead

Magna Seating Auburn Hills
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures. Performed various task to improve and increase productivity. f

Sequence Tugger Operator /Aro

Magna Seating Detroit
06.2010 - 12.2019
  • Performed conveyor assembly work in short cycle time using standardized work methods. Worked in materials sequencing parts, load and unload parts to tugger and drive to assembly line in set cycle time.
  • Assisted in training of new tugger operators, resulting in improved team productivity and seamless integration of new hires.

Quality Inspector

American Axle Manufacturing Detroit Forge
02.1995 - 06.2009
  • Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
  • Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
  • Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
  • Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
  • Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
  • Identified and helped resolve production problems, increasing output while reducing errors.
  • Collaborated with 3 teams to increase productivity of production teams 100%.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henry Ford High School
Detroit Michigan
06.1987

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Skills

  • Teamwork Skills
  • Material handling (sequencing and tugger driver)
  • Hi lo
  • Computer skills

Certification

  • Everything HR Talent Development Institute Aspiring Leadership Training - March 2022.
  • Training Within Industry - Job Instruction Training - 10/15/2021
  • Licensed Forklift driver - 2021-2022. Train the trainer class 1,3
  • Health Safety and Ergonomics Committee
  • Osha-10 general industry (manufacturing). 2023
  • Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT). 2023
  • JIJR training 2022

Timeline

Material Handler Supervisor

Magna Seating Auburn Hills
01.2023 - Current

Material Handler Team Lead

Magna Seating Auburn Hills
01.2020 - 01.2023

Sequence Tugger Operator /Aro

Magna Seating Detroit
06.2010 - 12.2019

Quality Inspector

American Axle Manufacturing Detroit Forge
02.1995 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Henry Ford High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Oakland Community College

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