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Heather Stephenson

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Baysix
03.2014 - 11.2022
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.

Inventory Manager

Tannis Root Productions
05.2010 - 03.2014
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
  • Utilized software to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
  • Conducted future planning to obtain sufficient materials to accomplish mission.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.
  • Managed scheduling and task delegation for warehouse team.

Production Manager

Fairy Cove Silks
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.

Production Manager

Tannis Root Productions
11.2003 - 03.2008
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.

Education

High School Diploma -

Needham Broughton High School
Raleigh, NC
05.2003

Skills

  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Production Oversight
  • Processing Oversight
  • Production Schedule Review
  • Productivity Management
  • Staffing Oversight

Timeline

Production Manager

Baysix
03.2014 - 11.2022

Inventory Manager

Tannis Root Productions
05.2010 - 03.2014

Production Manager

Fairy Cove Silks
06.2008 - 03.2009

Production Manager

Tannis Root Productions
11.2003 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Needham Broughton High School

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