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Emily Zabel

Prairie Du Chien,WI

Summary

#IN 24-12 SC DISC TRAINING COORDINATOR

Proven leader and safety advocate with extensive experience at 3M, adept in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Excelled in roles requiring meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective team collaboration. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems, consistently achieving significant enhancements in process efficiency and workplace safety.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SC Disc Relief Operator

3M
01.2022 - Current
  • Reduce downtime for maintenance by conducting routine inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Ensure product quality by conducting regular testing and making necessary adjustments to meet established specifications.
  • Assist in training new operators, sharing valuable knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
  • Perform thorough pre-start safety checks to ensure that machinery is ready for safe operation during scheduled shifts.
  • Maintain certifications and safely operate the following machines/ areas: Roloc 1, Roloc 2, Roloc 3, Roloc M7, Roloc M8, Roloc 51, Roloc 52, Roloc 52 Press, Roloc 53, Shrink, Tugger.
  • Assist leadership and certified operators in Misc Pack, Buff Puff, and Label Room.
  • Maintain certification and operate Raymond EASI & Raymond 9600 to safely transport heavy and fragile material throughout the department.
  • Collaborate with area leadership and support staff to improve area processes and safety guidelines.
  • Participate in area Kaizens.

Central Converting Press Operator

3M
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within my department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Contributed to reduction of machine downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues as they arose.
  • Upheld 5S standards of cleanliness throughout my workspace, adhering to established site guidelines for lean manufacturing.
  • Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
  • Label, prepare, pack, and verify orders based on customer specifications.
  • Participate in monthly safety audits.
  • Maintain required certifications on Freeman and Bruno.
  • Assist leadership and certified operators on Slitter 6 and SSS when needed.
  • Maintain certification and operate Big Joe hand truck.

SRW Lead Operator

3M
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assist area leadership in administering operational systems and procedures.
  • Participate in 5S Steering Team and Area Safety Team.
  • Transport, organize, and process thousands of cartons daily accommodating constantly changing shipment schedules and delivery times.
  • Performed daily quality checks of warehouse inventory to ensure damaged items were correctly reported and removed for inspection.
  • Coordinate with WTL, Trainer, and Operations Supervisor for new team member orientation.
  • Participate in Kaizens/5S events.
  • Demonstrate leadership responsibilities while Work Team Lead out or on vacation for extended periods of time.
  • Stay proficient in: OPRA, PMCS, MES, Applet, WIMS, SAMS, Lotus Notes, Workday, ELC, USS, ERC, and Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Communicate with and assist LTL Trucking companies to ship and receive freight daily.
  • Maintain certification and safely operate Nissan CP1B2, Nissan MCP1F2, Nissan CT1B2, Raymond EASI, Raymond 9600, Clark, and Big Joe.
  • Utilize communication tools properly including email, phone, and face to face.
  • Assist transportation in scheduling and loading domestic trailers, international containers, thinsulate, and various other customer shipments.

SRW International Operator

3M
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Trained new operators on company systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Organize, verify, and ship orders efficiently.
  • Communicate with and assist WTLs and transportation with shipping and receiving operations.
  • Communicate with leadership to order and receive shortages.
  • Keep organized flow of trailers in and out of Frenchtown.
  • Assist in Private Label, UPS, and general order filling where needed.
  • Maintain needed equipment certifications.
  • Participate in area Safety Team.

899 Temp (SC Disc Area)

3M
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Operate Manual Hubs.
  • Assist Lead Operator in training new employees.
  • Keep area up to 5S standards.
  • Participate in Area Safety Team.
  • Fill in as an operator in other areas with staffing shortages (Buf-Puf, Roll Pack,Bruno, Freeman, Shrink, Misc Pack, Roloc, etc.).

Lead

Walgreens
09.2013 - 03.2017
  • Resolve customer complaints to ensure satisfactory service.
  • Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management.
  • Confront employees on daily behavior issues.
  • Administer operational systems and procedures used by team.
  • Handle vacation and sick time requests.
  • Enforce safety, health, and security policies.
  • Lead and assist in yearly store inventory projects and resets.
  • Provide feedback and recognition to team and individuals for their accomplishments.

Education

Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management -

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI
05.2001 -

Skills

Safety Focused: Previously led the AST in SC Disc (2022) and have been a part of each area safety team available since 2017

Leadership Focused: Lead by example and consistently volunteer to help coworkers stay current on constantly developing area standards

  • Collaborative: Experience working in several teams across the site including safety teams, 5S steering team, the healthy living team, and several kaizen groups

  • Computer Skills: Working knowledge of all of the following programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,
    Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Access, IBM Notes, SAMS, ERC, OPRA, PMCS, Applet, USS, MES, Workday, and ELC

  • Lean Manufacturing Focused: Experience with Lean tools including: 5S, LPA, Standard
    Work, Kaizen, Operator Balance, Workflow, Hour x Hour, Tier 1, Tier 2, etc

Certification

OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program Certificate

Timeline

SC Disc Relief Operator

3M
01.2022 - Current

Central Converting Press Operator

3M
11.2021 - 01.2022

SRW Lead Operator

3M
11.2020 - 11.2021

SRW International Operator

3M
08.2017 - 11.2020

899 Temp (SC Disc Area)

3M
03.2017 - 08.2017

Lead

Walgreens
09.2013 - 03.2017

Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management -

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
05.2001 -

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