Heather Baker
New Pekin,IN
Summary
Resourceful Production Team Lead experienced in coordinating workloads, optimizing workflows, and maintaining equipment for peak performance. Achieved high productivity and efficient task completion through effective communication, problem-solving, and team leadership. Focused on continuous improvement and meeting production targets while ensuring workplace safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Grease production team lead
Lucas oil
Corydon, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Led daily production workflow on Lucas oil manufacturing lines
- Monitored safety compliance across blending and packaging areas
- Assigned tasks to operators and supported team coverage
- Inspected product quality during filling, labeling, and sealing
- Coordinated line changeovers with maintenance and production staff
- Reviewed work orders and production schedules for shift readiness
- Developed KPIs to monitor team performance and ensure alignment with production objectives.
- Organized, scheduled and assigned production work across team members for task balance.
- Established a system of checks and balances within teams by assigning responsibilities according to individual strengths.
- Conducted daily team meetings to review progress against daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding supply chain management activities such as procurement of raw materials and delivery timelines.
- Motivated staff through training sessions, one-to-one meetings and rewards programs.
- Addressed employee and production issues to implement resolutions, minimizing resource waste and ensuring schedule adherence.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Transported materials between receiving, staging, and shipping zones.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed safety rules throughout shifts.
- Utilized software such as Microsoft Word and Excel to complete job duties.
- Prepared reports and presentations using various software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Prepared documents such as letters, memos, invoices or reports using Microsoft Word or Excel software programs.
- Troubleshot problems with software programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel.
Fryline
Tyson Foods
Corydon, Indiana
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Sorter folder scanner
Cintas
Louisville, KY
08.2013 - 10.2020
- Sorted soiled uniforms and linens for Cintas rental laundry processing.
- Inspected items for damage, defects or discrepancies prior to sorting.
- Inspected garments for stains, damage, and missing company identifiers.
- Separated textiles by fabric type, color, and service category.
- Monitored garment flow to keep Cintas laundry operations organized.
- Maintained clean sorting areas to support Cintas quality standards.
- Counted products manually or electronically to transfer into sorting systems.
- Utilized RF scanners to scan barcodes on products for tracking and inventory management purposes.
- Conducted random bin checks to verify inventory counts.
- Inspected materials and sorted items into piles or in containers according to type, size, condition, coloring or grade.
- Followed safety procedures during handling of customer garments and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols while handling materials and operating machinery.
- Ensured proper labeling of finished products before shipment.
- Assisted teammates with route orders and production line handoff.
- Collaborated with team members to finish runs on tight deadlines.
Education
Moore High School
Louisville, KYSkills
- Production scheduling
- Line transitions
- Quality inspection
- Microsoft Excel
- Forklift Certified
Certification
- Forklift certified, I have my license
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteOpen to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Grease production team lead
Lucas oil
03.2024 - Current
Fryline
Tyson Foods
01.2023 - 03.2024
Sorter folder scanner
Cintas
08.2013 - 10.2020
Moore High School