ELIZABETH RICE
Lebanon,KY
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing operator skilled in quality inspection and process optimization. Successfully ensured product quality and safety compliance through detailed inspections and effective employee training, contributing to a culture of excellence and efficiency in operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Thai Summit Kentucky
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Inspect components for damage, create detailed reports, and conduct repairs according to company protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Maintained assembly cells and conducted mechanical repairs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Executed assembly processes to achieve timely product readiness.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
Press Operator
Thai Summit Kentucky
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Set up and adjusted dies for stamping operations to ensure precision and quality.
- Troubleshot equipment errors and identified solutions collaboratively to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and safety adherence.
- Maintained accurate production records and documentation.
Quality Team Leader
Thai Summit Kentucky
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Approved or rejected materials and products based on specifications, conducted visual and measurement tests, and communicated necessary adjustments to department supervisor.
- Executed inspections, tests, and sampling of incoming materials and components to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Trained new employees on quality procedures to maintain consistent adherence to standards.
- Enforced safety policies and investigated accidents to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
Production Team Leader
Fuel Total Systems
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Achieved production quotas and upheld quality standards through continuous monitoring and team collaboration.
- Trained new employees on procedures and processes, promoting consistent quality across the team.
- Maintained equipment and machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Enforced safety and health policies and procedures and investigated and reported accidents.
Bottling Line Operator
Makers Mark
04.2025 - Current
- Ensure the bottling line runs smoothly, checking for any issues with fill levels, cap placement, and label application.
- Conducted visual inspections on bottles to uphold quality standards, identifying defects in glass, fill level, and label placement.
- Maintained and upheld bottling machinery, keeping it clean and operating correctly.
- Dipped bottles in wax by hand to enhance visual appeal and support branding efforts.
- Boxed and palletized bottles for efficient shipment and storage.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, Kentucky01-2025
Associate in Arts degree -
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, Kentucky01-2023
Skills
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Process optimization
- Documentation management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective communication
Timeline
Bottling Line Operator
Makers Mark
04.2025 - Current
Production Team Leader
Fuel Total Systems
11.2024 - 04.2025
Quality Team Leader
Thai Summit Kentucky
10.2021 - 11.2024
Press Operator
Thai Summit Kentucky
03.2019 - 10.2021
Operator
Thai Summit Kentucky
06.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Campbellsville University
Associate in Arts degree -
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College