JAMIE SMOTHERS
Grafton,WI
Summary
Experienced Manager with a background in streamlining business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. Skilled at managing teams, reducing operational costs, and implementing strategic business plans. Strengths include leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to make impactful decisions that drive company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Supervisor
HellermannTyton North America
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Manage all operational activities throughout the warehouse.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with company standards, regulations, and customer satisfaction.
- Managed a team of three direct supervisors and fifty hourly employees.
- Coordinate onboarding process for all new associates.
- Streamline processes to enhance team performance.
- Monitor costs, and identify areas for cost savings.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Evaluated employee performance, and provided feedback through sessions or one-on-one meetings as needed.
- Resolved conflicts among employees or customers efficiently while maintaining a positive working environment.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with company standards, regulations, and customer service expectations.
Program Coordinator
Go For Yours (Non-Profit)
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Efficiently managed scheduling of appointments.
- Analyzed data to assess program impact and to guide strategic planning.
- Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and assignments to support program initiatives.
- Developed contingency plans within event management frameworks to mitigate disruptions.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach.
- Tracked timelines to support adherence to program objectives and target dates.
Production Supervisor
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Belvidere, IL
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Directed a team of more than 80 employees in vehicle assembly across four models.
- Implemented incentive programs that enhanced workforce consistency and reduced absenteeism.
- Improved quality control processes for steering wheel tie-down.
- Enhanced efficiency with a 35% reduction in production flaws and interruptions.
- Minimized downtime in station by 50% through analysis of material flow.
- Facilitated World Class Manufacturing workshops for employees, culminating in Bronze and Silver designations.
Education
B.A. - Organizational Corporate Communication
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL08.2013
Skills
- Optimization Strategies
- Leadership Development
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Warehouse Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
Professional Development
- Career Break, 02/01/23, Present, Invested time into Photography debuting a mini series entitled 'Captured Through the Lens State Side'., Chronicled the journey across six states to highlight Local landmarks, Culture and Cuisine., Improved public speaking skills. Leveraged new photography and editing skills.
- Family Sabbatical, 01/01/15, 07/31/16, Relocated to Arizona to provide assistance as a caretaker for a terminally ill family member.
Timeline
Lead Supervisor
HellermannTyton North America
05.2024 - 02.2025
Program Coordinator
Go For Yours (Non-Profit)
05.2021 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
08.2016 - 12.2020
B.A. - Organizational Corporate Communication
Northern Illinois University
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