Ellen Wojahn
Horicon,WI
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional who is adept in multitasking and rapid problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and communication, enhancing team efficiency and productivity. Skilled in Microsoft Office and maintaining high security and ethical standards, consistently exceeding production targets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Fill In
John Deere Horicon Works
Horicon, WI
03.2019 - 07.2024
- Fill in for various vacant positions due to employees being on vacation or sick.
- Accurately assemble riding lawn equipment in a fast-paced work environment.
- Required to maintain a vast knowledge of work positions to move from one to the next seamlessly.
- Use of power, air, and hand tools.
- Frequent multitasking and the ability to be versatile, adapting quickly to changing job positions.
- Accurately read and interpret work schedules to ensure the proper build of various machine models.
- Effective communication skills are necessary to report problems, understand work assignments, request parts, and deliver parts.
- Accurately read computer blueprints, and use computer systems designed for an automated assembly line.
- Ability to use quick thinking and problem-solving skills to fix issues that arise during the assembly process.
- Frequent bending, moving, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Accurately read Kanban part number tags, and identify proper parts by number.
- Effective teamwork skills.
- Effective time management skills ensure that all work is done within the allotted time.
- Consistently train other employees to perform a variety of jobs within the department.
Assembly Line Leader
Mercury Marine
Fond Du Lac, WI
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve productivity, and cut costs.
- Provide performance feedback to supervisors through regular evaluations.
- Communicated with upper management regarding daily production updates, and progress reports.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies.
- Trained new employees in proper assembly procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised assembly line workers to ensure the completion of tasks on time.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Handled any personal issues that arose among assembly line workers, including conflict resolution.
- Identified and resolved production issues to maintain efficiency and quality standards.
- Empowered employees to independently solve line problems.
- Motivated employees to improve performance and meet or exceed production targets.
- Logged production activities and prepared reports for management.
- Prevented accidents with consistent safety leadership, removing hazards, and encouraging safe behaviors.
- Evaluated current production against plans, and adjusted strategies to meet objectives.
- Met production targets through organized schedules, and careful management of priorities.
- Kept the line working smoothly by anticipating and meeting supply needs.
- Maintain quality levels with quick corrections of identified production roadblocks.
- Fixed production errors in products produced by the assembly line.
- Performed tests, and maintained proper machine usage.
- Accurately read computer blueprints, and effectively use computer systems designed for an automated production line.
- Effective communication skills when interacting with management, line workers, production schedulers, engineers, and quality control.
- Effective multitasking skills to ensure the line ran smoothly and accurately.
- Effective problem-solving skills are essential when encountering production issues.
- Effective time management skills ensure that all work is done within scheduled time limits.
Correctional Officer
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Waupun, WI
01.2000 - 03.2008
- Safeguard facility access, monitor entrances, and screen visitors.
- Keep records and draft reports detailing offender movement, or rule violations.
- Used and maintained keys, two-way radios, and equipment, reporting faults or issues promptly.
- Enforced institutional rules and regulations fairly and consistently among all inmates.
- Patrolled assigned areas to assess facility security and verify offender counts.
- Oversaw inmate meal service, hygiene needs, and daily activities of inmate housing units.
- Escorted inmates between cells, medical facilities, or other locations as needed.
- Fulfilled tower surveillance duty, and continuously monitored the grounds for potential security breaches.
- Patrolled assigned areas within a correctional facility to prevent rule violations and potential conflicts among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently to ensure safety for staff and inmates.
- Provided guidance and support for inmates participating in rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates.
- Escorted inmates to and from visiting rooms, the dining room, and outside facilities.
- Operated control room equipment, such as intercoms, alarms, and door controls.
- Monitored offender behavior and addressed disciplinary action during shower and meal periods.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate behavior, medical issues, and incidents for review by higher authorities.
- Remained alert for signs of disorder or tension to anticipate problems and implement proactive actions.
- Performed thorough cell searches to locate contraband items.
- Conducted headcounts of inmates to maintain facility security and order.
- Built and maintained trust-based working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
- Served meals, distributed toiletries, and dispensed medications to prisoners.
- De-escalated disturbances with verbal and physical response strategies.
- Monitor the facility from the master control room, watching different feeds at once.
- Hired and scheduled overtime positions for the following shift, according to proper Union guidelines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Lakeland University
Plymouth, WISkills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Effective and professional customer service skills
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management capabilities
- Effective problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work well under pressure, with attention to detail
- Effective leadership and teamwork skills
- Proven ability to maintain security procedures
- Ethical standards, conduct, and cultural sensitivity
- Firearm operations are trained
- Ability to effectively work in, and handle, stressful environments
Affiliations
- Marketing and Communications Lead for Mayville Flyway Soccer Association.
Timeline
Assembly Line Fill In
John Deere Horicon Works
03.2019 - 07.2024
Assembly Line Leader
Mercury Marine
11.2017 - 12.2018
Correctional Officer
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
01.2000 - 03.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Lakeland University
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