Hi, I’m
Glenda J Ellis
Kershaw,SC
Summary
To obtain a position that can best utilize my experience in manufacturing to support and enhance Manufacturing productivity, reliability, profitability, growth, and safety
Overview
35
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Sherwin Williams
Reactor Operator
09.2022 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Operates a reactor vessel utilizing a computerized control system to ensure the proper chemical reactions and requirements occur; follows appropriate batch ticket and operational procedures
- Stages, prepares, lifts, and loads raw materials and other components required for the production process; will also utilize a computerized or automatic process to perform tasks
- Monitors and adjusts gauges, valves, switches, pumps, and other components according to production requirements
- Gather, measure, and weigh chemicals necessary for the manufacturing of the batches
- Load back batches in Reaction Rooms and on the Mezzanine area
- Monitor the filling process for hot water tanks and boilers and monitor levels and temperatures
Invista
Solutions Prep Tech
01.2019 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Mix various chemical solutions to send to other areas of the plant to support operations
- Use propane powered forklift to transfer and position totes and pallets of chemicals needed in the mixing process
- Use Chain Hoist to lift super sacks into hopper for mixing
- Level 2 permit issuer for work request
- Change Large Process Filters
- Monthly preventive maintenance and inspections of equipment
- Test solutions on various lab equipment for concentrations, pH levels and TOC (Total Organic Carbon) and correct as needed using approved mathematical formula
Invista
Process Technical Assistant
01.2013 - 01.2019
Job overview
- This position is a combination of a support role and process change role
- Roles and responsibilities in the Operations Support T.A
- Position include but are not limited to: Commercial Cross Section Monitoring, Laser Profiles, Automotive Thermal Degradation Windup Checks, Automotive TLQSUM data entry, Investigate and Follow up on Automotive TL Cusums, Automotive Pre Draw Laser Checks, Property Testing, Skeining for Dye & FOY, Bulk – BMI & ABM, FOY – Bruker, Denier – ACW & ABM, Surface Pressure – Micronaire, Color – Datacolor, Support Process and Production Engineers, Shipping, Call back yarn, Test sample data, Spinning, Understanding and distributing tests, Investigate and document finish line flushes in Finish Prep to track bacteria
- Roles and responsibilities in the Production Change Process Support T.A
- Position include but are not limited to: Prepare Denier Change run package, Aspen Recipe SOC creation, Aspen Recipe SOC update, Update QCS SOC limits (Option 9 and limit type 8), Making up and distributing denier change packages, Collection and filing run summary documentation, Month end runs, Understand and create Denier Change Instruction Sheets, Production run end and start in QCS (NYL484) and PQM, Month end runs, Setting up new merges and verifying existing merges in QCS, Files Option 4 (create new merge), Files Option 8 (copy), Files Option 5 (Variance components), Files Option 6 & Reveal Loops Listing (CUSUM loops), Files Option 9 & Reveal Limits Listing (aims & limits), Files Option 3 (machine set up), Complete Sample Set, Setting up new merges and verifying existing merges in PQM, Special setup requirements for SDN, Confirming Sample Planning pattern and schedule (including verify update when new schedule is issued), Troubleshoot QCS Reject Data messages, Update 'Production Change Process' spreadsheet, Set up of new runs of P140 in PQM
Invista
Finish Prep Operator
01.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Mix all finish recipes that go to the spinning areas which includes checking and correcting pH levels and concentration
- Work closely with denier change crew to assist in finish changes in a timely manner
- Communicate daily with CP & Melt and Salt& Flake in regards to NRD29, Anti-foam and TiO2
- Good communication with maintenance and maintenance scheduler in regards to failed equipment and repairs
- Handle waste that comes from spinning and p140 areas, testing TOC levels before sending it to Waste Treatment if it is within limits
- Work with off-site vendors who collect the waste finish that has high TOCs that exceed limits for waste water treatment
- Participated on the Wildlife Committee and Fire Brigade – shares information from the meetings with my teams in Finish Prep and Chem
- Lab
- Reproduced the Kinder troubleshooting guide for the Kinder operators for the Finish Platform
- Participated in the Safety Kick-off for 2013
- Actively assist the teams in Finish Prep
Invista
BCF Spinner (1st and 2nd floor)
01.2003 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Very good working knowledge of SAP, TAGS, and First Quality pertaining to spinning assignment
- Accurately entered machine breaks and other information into first quality
- Thorough knowledge of machine processes and equipment to troubleshoot and correct problem positions
- Initiated communications with other operators, team leaders, and control room when problem positions occurred that I was unable to resolve through corrective action and FIY’s
- Demonstrated the ability to adapt to changing processes and requirements on spinning assignments
- Demonstrated flexibility to work any schedule and work overtime when needed
- Worked on special assignment with engineering department with Melanie Stevenson
- Microsoft windows were used and I became proficient with the Doctrum computer program
- I quickly learned the assignments, worked very well with peers, and have demonstrated ability to work without supervision
- My main job responsibility was to transfer all plant blueprints to a computer program
- Temporary assignment as Tufting Coordinator reporting to Kathy Sharp
- I had the lead responsibility for the area with the duty of ordering feed stock and maintaining an accurate inventory of tufting products
- I planned, scheduled, and coordinated all work that went through Tufting
- I also had the responsibility to inspect and release carpet samples, and direct the activities of the UTI personnel assigned to this task
Springs Industries
Machine Operator Instructor
01.1990 - 01.2003
Job overview
- 8+ years of experience as a machine operator instructor with Springs Industries demonstrating strong technical knowledge of all equipment in my assigned area of responsibility
- Worked to startup and first to train on the new automated equipment (TEXPA) in order to train the rest of the crew
- In charge of training all new employees and full service employees transferring into my area of responsibility
- Maintained all training records of employees in my area of responsibility, including all attendance records
- Demonstrated the ability to apply technical skills and abilities to solve real problems
- Planned and scheduled training activities of new hires so that their time was used efficiently to minimize their learning curve
- Provided backup and support to the area supervisors
Education
University of Phoenix On-lineCentral Carolina
Courses in Business Administration from Business Administration
01.2007
University Overview
- Completed a Critical Thinking Course with a perfect score
- Plant Systems and Operations
- Mechanical/Electrical Fundamentals
- Instrumentation
- Polymerization
- Power Principles
Work Keys
01.2003
University Overview
- Applied Technology=5
- Applied Math=5
- Observation=5
- Reading for Information=7
- Locating Information=6
Lancaster High School
High School Graduate
01.1989
Skills
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- First Quality
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP
- Aspen Recipe
- Sample Planning
- QCS
- PQM
Certification
- Licensed Forklift/Clamp Truck Operator
- Participate on the New-Hire Team conducting interviews
- Fire Brigade (CPR, Confined Space Rescue and Elevated Rescue)
- Level 1 Permit Issuer
- Completed 30 hour course to become OSHA certified in General Industry Safety and Health
- Hazwoper Training
- Completed Excel training course
Timeline
Reactor Operator
Sherwin Williams
09.2022 - 03.2025
Solutions Prep Tech
Invista
01.2019 - 08.2022
Process Technical Assistant
Invista
01.2013 - 01.2019
Finish Prep Operator
Invista
01.2011 - 01.2013
BCF Spinner (1st and 2nd floor)
Invista
01.2003 - 01.2011
Machine Operator Instructor
Springs Industries
01.1990 - 01.2003
University of Phoenix On-line
Courses in Business Administration from Business Administration
Work Keys
Lancaster High School
High School Graduate
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