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Jessica Hutchinson

Aisan Industry KY
Stanton,KY
15
years of professional experience

I am looking to find a position within a company where I know I can use my lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience to achieve goals and increase productivity. I will bring positive, hands-on leadership to add to a productive work environment where goals are met, and constant improvement is made.

Work History

Team Leader

2 Years
Aisan Industry KY | 08.2024 - Current
  • -Area Supervisor for a subassembly part used in most processes.
  • - Nine direct reports and one Sub-leader; 7 different lines with 3-8 machines per line.
  • -Utilized see and fill method on WIP lines to optimize shift runs, ensuring timely changeovers and material availability
  • -Conducted daily quality testing on all first pieces to maintain standards and ensure compliance
  • -Performed daily LPA, safety, and PE check sheets to uphold safety and operational standards
  • -Facilitated monthly safety activities to promote a culture of safety awareness.
  • -Kaizen Activities, Practical Problem Solving

Finishing Manager

1 Year 10 Months
Summit Polymers | 08.2022 - 06.2024
  • -Department manager over the Assembly of interior plastic automotive parts.
  • -Coordinated with multiple departments daily to meet production goals on time as efficiently as possible.
  • -Facilitated daily communication between departments to achieve production targets.
  • Oversaw staffing in the department with various tools to maintain adequate levels for daily operations.
  • -Participated in improvement projects across assembly, molding, and paint departments, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
  • -Contributed to safety committee, implementing countermeasures to mitigate potential hazards and promote a safe working environment.
  • -Developed and implemented key performance metrics to guide departmental objectives.

Summit Lean Manufacturing Engineer

1 Year 7 Months
Summit Polymers | 01.2021 - 08.2022
  • -audited daily, weekly, and monthly using Summit lean manufacturing procedures and policies to ensure adherence to lean principles.
  • -Used lean manufacturing principles to design, layout, and install a new system of storing parts after a large expansion was completed.
  • -participated in daily improvement projects and kaizens
  • -monitored all improvement projects in the plant to ensure compliance with SLMS standards.
  • -tracked all improvement projects in the plant to assure they followed SLMS
  • -self-taught TurboCad to visualize line placements and identify kaizen opportunities for optimizing square footage.

Production Supervisor

3 Years
Summit Polymers | 01.2018 - 01.2021
  • -Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the assembly department on 2nd shift
  • -coordinated with other department supervisors to make sure all material was ready to be assembled.
  • -Tracked daily hours and completed production paperwork for accurate record-keeping. daily hours completed production paperwork and timesheets
  • -Administered disciplinary action for non-compliance with company standards.
  • -Issued disciplinary action when needed.
  • -tracked daily hours completed production paperwork and timesheets

Operator

6 Years 4 Months
Summit Polymers | 09.2011 - 01.2018
  • Supported production by working in different operator roles across multiple departments.
  • Assisted in daily operations by managing paperwork and overseeing tasks during supervisor absences.
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and adherence to safety standards.
  • Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues proactively to minimize downtime.
  • Trained new operators on best practices and safety protocols, enhancing team productivity.

Education

Associates in Applied Sciences - Business Management

Morehead State University | Morehead, KY

Skills

Production Management
Process improvement
Lean principles
Kaizen
Supervision
Production planning
Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Team Leader

Aisan Industry KY
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Finishing Manager

Summit Polymers
08.2022 - 06.2024Read More

Summit Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Summit Polymers
01.2021 - 08.2022Read More

Production Supervisor

Summit Polymers
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More

Operator

Summit Polymers
09.2011 - 01.2018Read More

Morehead State University

Associates in Applied Sciences from Business Management
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Jessica Hutchinson