Julia Wheeler
Bradfordsville,KY
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Production Supervisor
Conco
04.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 28 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Bag Making Production Manager
Takigawa Corporation
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
Production Supervisor
LB Manufacturing
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Production Supervisor
American Wood Fibers
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Production Manager
Curtis
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Production Team Leader
Toyotomi
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
Owner/Operator
The Cake And Crumb
03.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Admissions and Marketing Manager
Kindred Healthcare
02.2001 - 01.2009
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Assessed marketing copy, art comps and final designs and compared with established specifications.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
SRNA
Kindred Healthcare
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
Business Administration
ECTC
Springfield, KyHigh School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, OH05.1991
Skills
- Production targets
- Assembly and production
- Schedule Management
- Quality assurance
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Budgeting
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Additional Information
Professional References:
Ashley Housley Senior Production Manager-270-692-8204
Barb Osborne Quality auditor-859-481-3180
Amanda Vannice Senior Production Manager-270-849-4882
Timeline
Bilingual Production Supervisor
Conco
04.2024 - Current
Bag Making Production Manager
Takigawa Corporation
03.2022 - 04.2024
Production Supervisor
LB Manufacturing
08.2020 - 03.2021
Production Supervisor
American Wood Fibers
09.2019 - 08.2020
Production Manager
Curtis
06.2014 - 09.2019
Production Team Leader
Toyotomi
09.2012 - 06.2015
Owner/Operator
The Cake And Crumb
03.2009 - 08.2012
Admissions and Marketing Manager
Kindred Healthcare
02.2001 - 01.2009
SRNA
Kindred Healthcare
01.1995 - 01.2000
Business Administration
ECTC
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
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