Kari Payne
Atascadero,CA
Summary
Results-driven Extrusion Team Leader with expertise in Quality Management Systems, lean manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams in nonconformance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Team Leader
Trelleborg Healthcare and Medical
Paso Robles, California
2009 - Current
- Support Quality Management Systems by ensuring adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documentation.
- Initiate and support NCMRs, MRBs, and NCEs, partnering with Quality and Engineering for resolution and containment.
- Collaborate directly with engineers to improve documentation, clarify requirements, and create more efficient, repeatable processes.
- Assist New Product Development (NPD) teams by reviewing and updating Product Master Documents (PMDs) and participating in hands-on process activities.
- Create, revise, and maintain Work Instructions (WIs) to improve clarity, compliance, and training effectiveness.
- Participate in ongoing planning training to strengthen scheduling, capacity planning, and delivery execution.
- Lead extrusion teams through time-critical situations by developing clear, executable product plans to meet customer deadlines.
- Consistently deliver products on time while maintaining quality standards in regulated environments.
- Support customer engagement by demonstrating manufacturing processes, explaining product-specific workflows, and conducting on-site visits.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by working overtime when required to meet product commitments.
- Actively seek and respond positively to feedback to continuously improve team performance and personal effectiveness.
- Train and certify employees as a JIT Trainer, ensuring consistent understanding of procedures and quality expectations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through Gemba walks, Kaizen events, and 5S audits.
Dispatcher
Great Western Alarm
Paso Robles, California
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained accurate electronic records and followed compliance-driven documentation requirements.
- Coordinated time-sensitive dispatch operations while maintaining professionalism in high-stress situations.
Molding Finishing Operator
Specialty Silicone Fabricators
Paso Robles, California
2007 - 2009
- Worked in the molding department performing finishing operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Advance to Level IV Molding Finishing Operator through demonstrated quality performance and consistency.
- Transitioned to extrusion finishing operations, progressing to Level IV Operator.
- Inspected product quality, identified nonconformances, and ensured adherence to documented requirements.
Level III Machine Operator
JIT Manufacturing
Paso Robles, California
07.2000 - 08.2007
- Built, tested, and documented wire harnesses for medical equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, specifications, and tooling instructions.
- Maintained detailed production and quality records.
- Trained new employees on quality standards and proper procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles 06-1995
Continuing Development
Udemy
United States Skills
- Quality Management System (QMS) Support
- Nonconformance management (NCMRs, MRBs, NCEs)
- Document control (PMDs, WIs, SOPs)
- New product development (NPD) support
- Audit participation (5S, safety, process)
- Lean manufacturing, 5S, kaizen
- Training and competency management (JIT trainer and qualified trainer)
- Product planning and risk mitigation
- ERP systems: JD Edwards (JDE)
- Dot program knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Intermediate Spanish (English/Spanish)
Timeline
Dispatcher
Great Western Alarm
07.2019 - 03.2020
Level III Machine Operator
JIT Manufacturing
07.2000 - 08.2007
Extrusion Team Leader
Trelleborg Healthcare and Medical
2009 - Current
Molding Finishing Operator
Specialty Silicone Fabricators
2007 - 2009
High School Diploma -
Paso Robles High School
Continuing Development
Udemy