Elise Larson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Operations Supervisor driving safety and production goals for teams of 30+. Implements efficient scheduling and process validation, ensuring high compliance with operational standards. Proven success in fostering collaboration and achieving significant operational improvements through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Cargill
Milwaukee, WI
06.2025 - Current
- Supervises a team of 30+, ensuring safety and the completion of production goals.
- Validates employee adherence to processes and procedures, upholding operational standards.
- Creates employee schedules to ensure proper rotation, reducing stress and injury risk.
- Manages employee timecards to ensure accuracy and completeness of time punches.
Operations Management Associate
Cargill
Camp Hill, PA
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised various production lines with teams ranging from 15-30 people, gaining hands-on experience in operations, safety, leadership, continuous improvement, and talent management.
- Developed and implemented continuous improvement projects, tracking progress to ensure effective outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to achieve operational and safety goals.
Community Assistant
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted students with resource navigation and support services on campus.
- Developed community norms and ground rules to foster open communication and responsible conduct.
- Managed maintenance requests, safety issues, and security concerns effectively during emergencies.
Operations Management Intern
Cargill
Columbus, NE
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed setup procedures for multiple production lines and designed 5S tools to enhance organization and efficiency across four lines.
- Developed a tracking system for clerical tools and coordinated with first and second shifts for successful implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2024
Skills
- Team leadership
- Production Experience
- Process validation
- Production metrics
- Continuous improvement
- Quality Management
Certification
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Cargill
06.2025 - Current
Operations Management Associate
Cargill
06.2024 - 06.2025
Operations Management Intern
Cargill
05.2023 - 08.2023
Community Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
South Dakota State University