Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jessica Castle

Lawrence,Kansas

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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mixer Operator

Reser's Fine Foods
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds to move job materials.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
  • Adhere to all food safety guidelines and regulations to endure safe, quality product.
  • Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.
  • Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
  • Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.

Production Lead

Reser's Fine Foods
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
  • Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
  • Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
  • Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
  • Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
  • Kept records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies and made paperwork available to management for evaluation.

Sanitation Lead

Reser's Fine Foods
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Supervised and directed daily work of team of 35 sanitation personnel.
  • Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
  • Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
  • Stored chemicals in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.

Production Lead

Reser's Fine Foods
09.2016 - 07.2018

Production Supervisor

Reser's Fine Foods
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 40-60 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.

Production Manager

Reser's Fine Foods
01.2020 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $280,000 YTD.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washburn Tech
Topeka

Skills

  • Production Optimization
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Training Coordination
  • Production Line Management
  • Team Development
  • Safety Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Production Planning
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data-Driven
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement

Certification

OSHA 10 hr

OSHA 30 hr

PCQI

Lean Six Sigma green belt

HACCP

First Aid CPR

Forklift

Timeline

Production Manager

Reser's Fine Foods
01.2020 - Current

Production Supervisor

Reser's Fine Foods
07.2018 - 01.2020

Production Lead

Reser's Fine Foods
09.2016 - 07.2018

Sanitation Lead

Reser's Fine Foods
02.2016 - 09.2016

Production Lead

Reser's Fine Foods
03.2015 - 03.2016

Mixer Operator

Reser's Fine Foods
10.2014 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Washburn Tech
Jessica Castle