Jennifer Bell
Connersville,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in quality control and safety compliance. Known for effective team leadership and process improvement, ready to contribute to superior production outcomes and enhanced operational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Valeo Engine Cooling
Greensburg, Indiana
02.2018 - 04.2025
- Managed production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
- Supervised team members to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated daily operations to meet production targets and deadlines consistently.
- Streamlined processes by implementing lean manufacturing techniques throughout the facility.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain adequate supply for production needs.
- Led meetings to discuss production challenges and develop actionable solutions collaboratively.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coached and mentored employees to foster skill development and career progression.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Monitored employee attendance records and enforced disciplinary actions to maintain team accountability.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Reviewed customer feedback to identify necessary changes for improving product quality and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Read and interpreted meter numbers each shift to check operability of gas retrieval systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
American School Of Correspondence
Lansing, IL08-1999
Skills
- Production Manager
- Production scheduling
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality control
- Performance metrics
- Quality Auditor
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Material handling
- Team Leader
- Back Up Supervisor
- Operator
Timeline
Production Manager
Valeo Engine Cooling
02.2018 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
American School Of Correspondence