Karlee Grignon
Mechanicville
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Repligen, enhancing production efficiency and quality control. Skilled in production planning and employee development, I significantly reduced defects and improved team productivity. My approach combines meticulous attention to detail with exceptional time management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Team Lead
Repligen
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated existing workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes as needed for increased efficiency.
- Developed and executed production schedules, meeting customer requirements while optimizing resource utilization.
- Reduced product defects by enforcing strict quality control measures and providing staff training on best practices.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring problems, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Increased team productivity by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Operated finishing tool to prepare products for inspections and packaging.
Cashier/Front End Supervisor
Market 32
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, and locate items.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
- Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Machine Operator
Clearview Bag Co
10.2000 - 10.2015
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Contributed to reduced waste generation by implementing recycling initiatives within workspace.
- Fostered team-oriented environment, training new operators on machinery and best practices.
- Improved energy efficiency, adjusting machines to operate at optimal levels without compromising output.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, organizing workstations for maximum productivity.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspection and adjustment of machine settings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
East Greenbush, NY06-2000
Skills
- Production planning proficiency
- Employee training and development
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Quality control management
- Safety standards compliance
- Time management mastery
- Team leadership experience
- Employee training
- Product inspection
- Quality assurance
- Quality inspections
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
Timeline
Manufacturing Team Lead
Repligen
07.2021 - Current
Cashier/Front End Supervisor
Market 32
01.2016 - 06.2021
Machine Operator
Clearview Bag Co
10.2000 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
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