Dorothy Schurmeier

• Facilitated change management within the team by effectively communicating new processes or policy changes.
• Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements.
• Identified potential bottlenecks through time studies in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
• Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
• Established systems to reduce flowout to customer.
• Enhanced systems to ensure that the area was ISO and QMS compliant.

• Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements.
• Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
• Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
• Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
• Led root cause analysis efforts for operational issues, resulting in effective problem-solving strategies.
• Optimized equipment usage through proper maintenance scheduling, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
• Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
• Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
• Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Championed sustainable manufacturing practices to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high-quality products.
• Increased product quality by developing and enforcing strict quality control procedures.

Monitored and Oversaw ED System and Underbody Sealer Applications

Confirmed paint underbody sealer applications against paint sealer drawings to ensure that the best possible product was leaving my area.

Worked closely with the weld department engineers to reduce the amount of weld debris coming into the ED system, which impacts final product.

Oversaw day to day lab operations of the ED lab.

Worked closely with paint maintenance to ensure that the 250+ pumps and other equipment stayed operating as it should.

Worked closely with paint engineering to ensure that all quality aspects were being met.

Ensured that any and all issues were quickly escalated to management

• Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.

Worked on both the ED line, ED system and PVC underbody

• Provided training to new team members, ensuring consistent performance standards across the team.
• Adhered strictly to company policies concerning attendance punctuality contributing positively toward overall team productivity.