Dr. Ashley Shannon
Summary
Professional with strong background in managing and optimizing batch processes. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and implementing process improvements. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in process control, quality assurance, and resource management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Training Manager
DHL Supply Chain
06.2024 - Current
- Supported development of training materials and resources for staff onboarding.
- Assisted in coordinating training sessions and workshops for employee skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with team members to identify training needs and gaps in skills.
- Conducted research on best practices for employee learning and development strategies.
- Assist in certifying leaders in Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- Facilitated workshops on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Developed training materials to enhance employee onboarding process.
Production Training Manager
Riviana Foods Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw daily food production operations to ensure adherence to safety, training and quality standards for multiple sites.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in product flow and reduced waste.
- Trained and mentored production staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Developed training materials for onboarding new employees, enhancing team competence and performance.
- Optimized packaging processes, minimizing material usage while maintaining product integrity during transportation.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased productivity.
Operations Excellence Process Lead
The Hershey Company
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Led cross-functional teams from different areas of the department to streamline operational processes and enhance efficiency .
- Developed and implemented metrics for continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.
- Facilitated training sessions to elevate team performance and adherence to best practices for lines A,B,& C.
- Analyzed the new gum production line to identify trends and drive strategic decision-making.
- Streamlined the gum operations by identifying batch inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
- Scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.
- Developed centerlines and CIL's for existing and new equipment.
- Performed time studies on processes that had bottlenecks.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives, guiding teams through organizational changes while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the organization.
- Conducted root cause analyses on operational issues, developing targeted solutions that addressed underlying problems instead of surface-level symptoms.
Production Line Leader
The Hershey Company
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Multi-departmental experience in Mints, Gum, and Licorice-skilled in leadership, training, and problem solving to drive results.
- Overseen production in all departments from a 24/7 lenses.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Worked on complex issues requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
- Performed root cause analysis to determine gum quality batch issues and developed long-term solutions.
- Performed time studies on gum batch times to identify quality issues.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a startup line and exceeded the startup curve metrics.
- Collaborated with internal R&D teams in implementing new startup line initiatives and traveled to Italy to witness the vendor of the new equipment's process flow.
- Created and Executed a mint drum shelf life schedule for quality standards and expectations.
Education
Doctor of Education - High Collaborative Instruction
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05-2024
Master of Management - Management And Leadership
Fontbonne University
St. Louis05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05-2010
Skills
- Project management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strategic thinker
- Workflow design
- Lean six sigma
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Communication and Coordination
Timeline
Site Training Manager
DHL Supply Chain
06.2024 - Current
Production Training Manager
Riviana Foods Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2024
Operations Excellence Process Lead
The Hershey Company
02.2022 - 04.2023
Production Line Leader
The Hershey Company
09.2018 - 02.2022
Doctor of Education - High Collaborative Instruction
Fontbonne University
Master of Management - Management And Leadership
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fontbonne University