Karla Vela
Chambersburg,PA
Summary
Results-focused manufacturing professional with strength in problem-solving, multilingual, and fluent in English and Spanish. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Improvement/Rework Coordinator
Schreiber Foods
05.2022 - Current
- Utilize Process Excellence tools to improve plant performance and complete specific projects as directed
- Directs and coordinates activities for partners and sorts processing activities
- Performs duties as plant leadership requires to ensure efficient & effective department operation
- Ensures that partners comply with Food Safety and Partner Safety guidelines
- Plan & sort operations, establish priorities, and monitor progress to meet plant and customer needs
- Perform & sort operations as needed
- Resolve inventory issues between the plant and Distribution Center
- Examine processes to maximize efficiencies at the lowest cost
- Further, inspect machines and equipment to ensure optimum utilization
- Compiles, stores, retrieves, and monitors data to maximize efficiencies
- Conduct training activities and ensure proper training paperwork is completed
- Ensure partner accountability and provide daily communication of essential information procedures
- Ensure confidentiality when dealing with partners
- Learn basic operations of all equipment and be able to help partners when needed
- Be a resource and follow up with your partners
- Ensure prompt response and communication with other leaders
- Reconcile partner's hours utilizing Kronos.
Operator Process Improvement
Schreiber Foods
12.2015 - 05.2022
- Ran multiple fillers at or above required efficiencies each day
- Supported new lines of production, including new products, formulas, and packaging in the Diary industry
- Responsible for training new hires on shift
- Assisted the project manager in continuously improving production lines to be more productive
- Helped improve customer service, quality assurance, and service speed by developing and implementing successful solutions
- Executed quality assurance to reduce issues and exceed client expectations for optimal profitability and quality results.
Fulfillment Associate
Staples Commercial & Contract
11.2010 - 01.2015
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout the fulfillment process
- Kept assigned work areas clean and orderly to promote efficiency and mitigate the risk of accidents
- Training and supporting new hires on my shift
- Proficient in WMS and SAP systems
- Inspected the finished product by verifying the correct construction and components to meet mailability and quality standards
- Performed inspections on equipment and products to find root problems, measure progress, and meet client needs
- Increased line efficiency and reduced accidents through 5S program implementation
- Met or exceeded the target for on-time customer shipments.
Inserter Operator
RR
08.2008 - 08.2010
Internship
Rr Donnelly & Sons Co
05.2008 - 08.2008
Account Manager
Xerox of El Salvador
01.1999 - 01.2002
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management (SCM) Concentration
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.2024
Second Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Utah State University
Logan, Utah01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Dr. José Matías Delgado
01.2001
Skills
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Office
- Multiple WMS’s
- Customer Service
- Goal Oriented
- Translator
- Web Design
- Multi-Tasking
- Determining Metrics
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Quality Control Standards
- Value Stream Mapping
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Process Improvement/Rework Coordinator
Schreiber Foods
05.2022 - Current
Operator Process Improvement
Schreiber Foods
12.2015 - 05.2022
Fulfillment Associate
Staples Commercial & Contract
11.2010 - 01.2015
Inserter Operator
RR
08.2008 - 08.2010
Internship
Rr Donnelly & Sons Co
05.2008 - 08.2008
Account Manager
Xerox of El Salvador
01.1999 - 01.2002
MBA - Supply Chain Management (SCM) Concentration
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Second Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Dr. José Matías Delgado
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