Heather Powell
Westland
Summary
Observant Assembly Supervisor with 3 years of experience, with the ability to motivate team members and set a good example. Comprehensive experience training and directing 20+ employees. Adept at carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
Decisive Production Supervisor with 3 years being exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for production lines. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Aerostar Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
Assembly Supervisor
Aerostar Manufacturing
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
- Maintained records and documents of daily production and dispatched goods.
- Coordinated work of 20+ employees and delegated daily tasks.
- Motivated employees in achieving daily production goals and targets.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
- Improved processes by identifying slow-downs and collaborating with engineering to resolve.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
Education
GED -
Annapolis High School
Dearborn Heights, MI10 2006
Certificate - Layered Audit Processing
Michigan Manufacturing Technology
Plymouth, MI2018
Certificate - Supervisor Leadership Skills 1&2.0
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Plymouth,mi10 2019
Certificate - Lean Manufacturing
MMTC
Plymouth,Mi12.2023
Certificate - Standard Work
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Plymouth, MI2023
Certificate - Supervisor Skills 3.0
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Plymouth, MI01-2025
Skills
- Employee training
- Assembler training
- Handling employee safety issues
- Manpower planning
- Assembly processes
- Equipment and machine troubleshooting
- Production scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Manufacturing Processes
- Workflow Optimization
- Active Listening
- First Aid
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- 5S Methodology
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Aerostar Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
Assembly Supervisor
Aerostar Manufacturing
07.2019 - Current
GED -
Annapolis High School
Certificate - Layered Audit Processing
Michigan Manufacturing Technology
Certificate - Supervisor Leadership Skills 1&2.0
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Certificate - Lean Manufacturing
MMTC
Certificate - Standard Work
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Certificate - Supervisor Skills 3.0
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
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