Kayla Nolf
Lacks
Grand Rapids ,MI
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Minimum Desired Compensation
$85000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Polymer Protective Packaging, skilled in lean manufacturing and process improvement. Expert in enhancing production efficiency and fostering employee accountability, leading to significant reductions in waste. Committed to quality assurance and safety compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives that elevate operational performance. Purchasing Raw inventory, with maintaining in-house inventory. Communication between shipping and customers for on time shipments.
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
3 Years 1 Month- Directed production teams to meet daily schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated shift workflows to reduce downtime and improve line efficiency.
- Trained team members on SOPs, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
- Monitored production output and adjusted staffing to support changing demand.
- Enforced compliance with safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and manufacturing policies.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that prevented future recurrence of similar problems.
- Reported tool, machinery and equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
- Monitored production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products, meeting customer expectations consistently.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by soliciting feedback from employees and incorporating their suggestions into the manufacturing process where feasible.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Supervised a team of skilled workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.
Operations Manager
6 Years 4 Months- Directed daily production workflows to maintain safety, quality, and on-time order fulfillment.
- Coordinated inventory levels, material availability, and purchasing support to prevent line stoppages.
- Monitored packaging operations for compliance with company procedures and customer specifications.
- Improved process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and refining work instructions.
- Supervised cross-functional teams to support scheduling, workload balancing, and issue resolution.
- Analyzed operational performance to strengthen consistency, reduce waste, and support cost control.
- Partnered with warehouse and production staff to streamline receiving, staging, and shipment readiness.
- Trained employees on equipment use, safety expectations, and standard operating procedures.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Operator
1 Year 9 Months- Operated packaging equipment to produce protective materials according to quality and safety standards.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings to maintain consistent output and product alignment.
- Inspected finished product for defects, ensuring compliance with customer and production requirements.
- Loaded raw materials and staged supplies to support uninterrupted production workflow.
- Recorded production data and completed shift documentation accurately and on time.
- Performed routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained organized work areas to support efficient operations.
- Communicated material needs and production issues to supervisors to keep lines running smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Lean manufacturing principles
Process improvement
Safety audits
Employee training
Quality assurance
Assembly line supervision
Safety oversight
Shipment coordination
Material handling
Quality inspections
Health and safety compliance
Production line management
Scheduling coordination
Warehouse operations
Inventory management
Production management
Purchasing and procurement
Incidents management
Schedule coordination
Hiring and training
Safety procedures
Relationship building
Continuous improvement
Work Planning and Prioritization
Quality assurance controls
Decision-making
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lacks
08.2023 - 09.2026Read More
Operations Manager
Polymer Protective Packaging
04.2017 - 08.2023Read More
Operator
Polymer Protective Packaging
04.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Rogers High
High School Diploma
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