Kari Manchester
Team Lead/ Supervisor
Holley,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead/ Machine Operator
LoveBeets
05.2024 - Current
- Led team in implementing process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 15-17 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment operation and best practices.
Soldering Technician
Guardian Interlock Systems
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Resolved performance issues by troubleshooting complex components
- Utilized rework techniques such as desoldering and soldering with heat gun, manual soldering iron and other methods as needed.
- Performed soldering of through-hole and surface mount components to printed circuit boards to ISO-9000, ISO-9001
- Inspected soldered joints for quality assurance utilizing a microscope
Electrical/Electronic Mechanical Assembler
Mack Technology
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Assembled complex mechanical systems following engineering blueprints and specifications.
- Interpreted technical documents, including diagrams and schematics, for accurate assembly.
- Assisted in the design of fixtures and jigs to improve assembly efficiency and quality.
- Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve assembly challenges.
- Engaged in training sessions to remain updated on new technologies and assembly methods.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
Education
Machine Shop Laboratory
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY06-2026
Supervision for the 21st Century
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY12-2025
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Scottsdale, AZ05-2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Workflow analysis
- Product management
- Documentation and reporting
- SMART goals
- Inventory management
Certification
5S Certified
IPC- J- STD-001
IPC-A-610
IPC-7711/7721
ISO-9000/9001
Education and Training
Tooling-U Certified:
Calibration Fundamentals 111
Basic Tolerance 121
Blueprint Reading 131
Nondestructive Testing211
Measuring System Analysis 300
Into to GD&T 311
Major Rules of GD&T
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15-17 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved daily output goals by completing PRoduction tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved downtime which led to more productivity and efficiency
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Team Lead/ Machine Operator
LoveBeets
05.2024 - Current
Soldering Technician
Guardian Interlock Systems
05.2015 - 03.2017
Electrical/Electronic Mechanical Assembler
Mack Technology
01.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Machine Shop Laboratory
Monroe Community College
Supervision for the 21st Century
Monroe Community College