Heather Kaeder
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Hardworking Machine Operator polished in keeping machines running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Reliable and punctual with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Hands-on Machine Operator offering 10+ years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Strong understanding of mathematics and gauging techniques to inspect parts, using standard measuring devices. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines. Flexible, reliable and trained in leadership rolls.
High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Leader Lvl 2
Hearthside Foods Solutions
Lakeville , MN
12.2010 - Current
- Setting up a line for a run and shutting down lines after runs.
- Running lines
- Checking cups/pouches that they meet the consumer needs. - seals, weight, ingredients.
- Making sure everyone is doing there job safely and correctly in an orderly time
- Checking codes
- Fixing minor issues on the line
- Changing film/ lids/ shrink-wrap
- Removing and cleaning different parts of equipment.
- Using sap/winspec/different computer programs
- Package quality safe goods
- Resolved conflicts between personnel in a timely manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Monitored area performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to increase safety and efficiency in the area.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members on their daily tasks.
- Evaluated employee performance through observation, feedback, and evaluations.
- Identified cost-saving measures that improved productivity without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Enter labor hours
- Watching a zone and employee's
Supervisor
Legendary Baking
Chaska, MN
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Learned the lines and equipment to fill in when leads were absent.
Temp Worker
Congara foods (tree house)
Lakeville , MN
11.2007 - 12.2010
- Line work
- Palletizing
- Filling hoppers
- Helping leads
- Packaging different Granola bars and fruit snacks
Cashier/Stocker
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Oakdale , MN
06.2007 - 11.2007
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Received payments for clothing/household/food products and issued receipts.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving [Type] issues.
Server
rose burns catering
St. Paul , MN
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Setting up food and beverage for weddings/party's
- Serving food to correct tables
- Filling up empty cups or plates
- Cleaning off tables
- Washing dishes
- Loading vans with food - dishes - silverware.
Education
GED -
Tartan Senior High School
Oakdale, MN06.2007
Skills
- Machinery operations
- Modifications and adjustments
- Learned scheduling/ labor hours
- Power and hand tools
- Machining and production standards
- Scheduling flexibility
- Assembly procedures
- Equipment repairs
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- First Aid/CPR
- Learned quality processes
- Different computer programming - sap/winspec
- Team Management
- Staff Development
- Workforce Planning
- Training and coaching
- Employee Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Operations Improvements
- Team Leadership
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Supervisor
Legendary Baking
10.2020 - 09.2021
Area Leader Lvl 2
Hearthside Foods Solutions
12.2010 - Current
Temp Worker
Congara foods (tree house)
11.2007 - 12.2010
Cashier/Stocker
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
06.2007 - 11.2007
Server
rose burns catering
05.2005 - 08.2007
GED -
Tartan Senior High School