Karla Clemente
Dallas,TX
Summary
Proven leader in manufacturing environments, adept at quality control and organizational skills, I significantly enhanced production efficiency at Exacta Designs. Skilled in feeder adjustments and fostering team collaboration, I consistently exceeded quality standards, contributing to a notable increase in on-time shipments. My expertise ensures top-notch product quality and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Feeder-Packer
Smurfit Westrock
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Ensured that all raw materials met established quality control standards before use.
- Operated control panels to start, stop, and regulate feed equipment, optimizing workflow.
- Supervised projects and checked quality of each one during and after job runs.
- Fed various materials into folding machines and ironers quickly and accurately.
- Selected materials from carts, sorted into categories and inspected for quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver efficient, timely and high-quality work.
- Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies in quality standards.
Packing Handler
Novolex
Carrollton, TX
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Checked items against orders for accuracy and quality before packing.
- Lifted heavy cartons and placed them onto conveyor belts for sorting purposes.
- Packed items in designated boxes and cartons to fulfill customer orders.
Operator
Summit Direct Mail
Dallas, TX
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
Line Leader
Exacta Designs
Carrollton, TX
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Inspected finished products before packaging them for shipment according to established standards.
- Oversaw equipment running, strictly adhering to manufacturer safety protocols to alleviate possible injuries.
- Reviewed product specifications prior to each shift start-up and monitored output throughout the shift.
- Managed shift handover reports, ensuring seamless transitions between production teams.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Analyzed charts, work orders and production schedules to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Diversificado Por Cooperativa
Guatemala10-2001
Skills
- Feeder adjustments
- Job set-up
- Quality checks
- Safety protocols
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
- Material handling
- Detail orientation
- Inventory tracking
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Feeder-Packer
Smurfit Westrock
01.2021 - Current
Packing Handler
Novolex
05.2020 - 12.2020
Operator
Summit Direct Mail
05.2016 - 10.2019
Line Leader
Exacta Designs
01.2012 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Instituto Diversificado Por Cooperativa