Jennifer Ostrander
Portage
Summary
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Fabri-Kal
Kalamazoo
11.2020 - Current
- Currently a level 3 IP, which consist of inspecting and packaging product and communicate with operators on any issues.
- I also am a Quality IP, I check product on the line, ensure product meets company standards and communicate with line operators/process techs.
- I am also a rework coordinator, which includes checking product for issues, communicate with material handlers, able to lead a team and conducting case audits, to ensure product meets company standards.
HR Coordinator
Pactiv Evergreen
Kalamazoo
02.2021 - 07.2025
- Payroll
- Time and Attendance
- Vacations
- UKG Implementation/Rollout
- Benefits
- WebMD
- OT
- Workday
- First plant to complete testing for UKG, was chosen to help Hazelton plant in 12/2023
Shift Manager
Aldi Incorporated
Portage
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Shift manager, responsible for directing the work force, following up with associates, following Aldi guidelines, setting new store product, working backstock, controlling inventory levels
Store Manager
Dollar General
Centreville
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for store sales, conditions, meeting payroll budgets, merchandising and customer service.
Store Manager
Kroger Company of Michigan
West Bloomfield Township
03.2009 - 12.2016
- Store manager for 7 yrs. managed 5 different stores.
- Had to meet deadlines, ensure best practices were being followed, hold associates accountable, responsible for making wage and over time budgets, effective store walks, daily huddles to communicate to the staff, responsible for in stock position, responsible for associate acknowledgement towards the customer, responsible for osat (overall satisfaction).
Associate Manager
Kroger Company of Michigan
Northville
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Associate manager was position before being a store manager, assisted store manager on budgets, scheduling, store walks, ensuring best practices were being followed.
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger Company of Michigan
Dearborn
11.2002 - 11.2008
- Assisted the store manager in keeping items in stock, scheduling, budgets, holding associates accountable, team building.
- 3 of the years as being a assistant mgr, i was put on special assignment to roll out new best practices for our front ends and meat departments. had 19 stores to follow up with to ensure the practices were being followed.
Clerk
Kroger Company of Michigan
Livonia
01.1996 - 11.2002
- Stocking, cashier and assistant customer service manager, then was asked to go into the management training program in 2002.
Education
High School -
Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson, AZ06.1991
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Member
- Shift Supervisor
- Key Holder
- Shift Lead
- Supervising Experience
- Merchandising
- Store Management Experience
- Planograms
- Cash Handling
- Retail Sales
- Assistant Manager Experience
- POS
- Inventory Control
- Food Safety
- Management
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Pactiv Evergreen
02.2021 - 07.2025
Manufacturing Associate
Fabri-Kal
11.2020 - Current
Shift Manager
Aldi Incorporated
10.2017 - 10.2020
Store Manager
Dollar General
04.2017 - 09.2017
Store Manager
Kroger Company of Michigan
03.2009 - 12.2016
Associate Manager
Kroger Company of Michigan
11.2008 - 02.2009
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger Company of Michigan
11.2002 - 11.2008
Clerk
Kroger Company of Michigan
01.1996 - 11.2002
High School -
Catalina Foothills High School