Karmen Mitchell
Livermore Falls,ME
Summary
Production Manager skilled in driving operational excellence and enhancing team performance. Expertise in analyzing production processes to achieve cost savings and improve efficiency, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through effective training and cross-department collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
PalletOne
Livermore Falls, Maine
04.2023 - Current
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet operational demands.
- Supervised staff training on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address equipment issues promptly.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company standards consistently.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
Finished Products Inventory Coordinator
Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Jay, ME
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Kept department records and updated documentation with latest counts.
- Researched and corrected discrepancies quickly to maintain current information.
- Performed 4 area counts each week.
- Completed full department audits in adherence with company audit schedule.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Ran routine audits to analyze and highlight critical issues and opportunities to improve stock accuracy.
- Promoted transparency by providing shipment status to sales representatives and supervisors.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Coordinated packaging, shipment and return of materials due to defect or damage.
- Complied with policies and proper procedures to meet occupational safety and health standards.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Ran analytics, producing forecasts to determine inventory needs.
- Verified pricing and computed product totals to complete detailed invoices.
- Streamlined operations, supervising inventory cycle counting processes and providing accounting and reporting oversight.
- Verified inventory and production goals, identifying discrepancies and communicating delays as necessary.
- Utilized tracking systems to verify cargo routes and delivery dates.
- Created and optimized employee schedules for shift coverage.
Team Leader
Pixelle Specialty Solutions/Verso Paper
Jay, ME
04.2005 - 2021
- Share and implement best practices across the company to provide excellent customer service
- Assessed and trained coworkers to better their job skills for advancement
- Operate equipment throughout the department to back-fill
- Led regular stand-up meetings, addressed safety concerns immediately and provided feedback in a timely manner
- Coordinate with all areas of the facility to ensure quality product flow
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment
- Coordinate with the maintenance team during maintenance work, both routine and emergency
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules
- Supervised shipping schedules, production quality, accuracy and on time delivery
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints
- Utilize salvage and overrun rolls efficiently to eliminate waste and cost effectiveness
- Developed and maintained strong and clear communication with outside areas as well as other facilities
- Help maintain inventory accuracy in the storage areas by monitoring the rolls scanned to bay location and immediately locating rolls on inventory reports that are showing in virtual bays
- Holding individuals accountable for roll scanning to help minimize time spent looking for rolls
- Report inventory balances and cycle counts for warehouse accuracy
- Counseling individuals that show a higher rate of damaged rolls or incidents regarding shipping loads, and providing the necessary training to improve their skills
- Giving positive feedback for accuracy in shipping loads, quality loads and meeting deadlines in a timely manner
- Encouraging growth and learning to all individuals on my team.
Area Safety Resource
Verso
Jay, ME
07.2011 - 02.2017
- Area Safety Resource
- Offered specific training programs to help employees maintain and improve job safety skills
- Developed training program for specific, assigned job tasks such as crane training
- Trained individuals in: HECP, Air Monitoring, Powered Industrial Truck, Fall Protection, New Hires, and Confined Space to ensure compliance in all areas of Finished Products
- Instructed classes for all new employees as well as contractors on an annual basis to maintain safety compliance
- Involved in accident investigations and prevention
- Documented and tracked all annual safety training and compliance documents
- Participate in environmental audits to ensure our ISO 14001 certification
- Search for trends regarding safety and behavior related items to share with areas minimizing future hazards and risks while performing job duties
- KEA assessments in other Verso facilities to share best practices throughout the organization.
Shipping Service Operator/Operator
Verso
, ME
10.2001 - 04.2005
PixellePixelle
- Oversee order fulfillment and accuracy of loads to customers and/or warehouses
- Maintained accurate warehouse records to ensure timely shipments
- Unload, pull, stage and load products for shipping on and off site
- Unload products for supplies for shipping, wrapping and paper machine areas
- Oversee special orders, and urgent shipping jobs
- Oversee training of new employees to the shipping area
- Utilized Majiq, Optivision and SAP shipping systems efficiently and accurately
- Resolve shipping issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns into the department
- Oversee warehousing storage and housekeeping
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy
- Worked efficiently to meet tight deadlines
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, roll cart safely, with a 0% incident rate.
Production Team Leader
Cole Haan
Livermore Falls, ME
02.1998 - 06.2000
- Organize material according to product code for the assembly of the belt and shoe making process
- Lead team to meet quota and quality products
- Involved in all aspects of the belt and shoe making process; cutting the material with dyes, molding, stitching, cementing, spraying, sole lay and inspection.
Education
Health Information Management
Bryan University
09-2022
CMTC
01-2001
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- Promotions
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Time management
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse operations
- Manufacturing operations
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Loss prevention
- Order processing
- Inventory purchasing
- Inventory tracking
- Audit counts
- Presentation skills
- Meeting planning and leadership
- Data gathering and documentation
- Business development
- Safety monitoring
- Staffing management
- Training coordination
- Quality control
- Root-cause analysis
- Health and safety
- PC Repair
- Web Development
References
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Production Manager
PalletOne
04.2023 - Current
Finished Products Inventory Coordinator
Pixelle Specialty Solutions
01.2021 - 04.2023
Area Safety Resource
Verso
07.2011 - 02.2017
Team Leader
Pixelle Specialty Solutions/Verso Paper
04.2005 - 2021
Shipping Service Operator/Operator
Verso
10.2001 - 04.2005
Production Team Leader
Cole Haan
02.1998 - 06.2000
CMTC
Health Information Management
Bryan University