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Kelda Robarts

Kelda Robarts

Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Ellenton,FL

Summary

Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding Medical manufacturing targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities. Manages any project with confidence and excellence, leading by example and striving to bring out the best in others.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Exactech
Sarasota , United States
2021.03 - Current
  • 30 direct reports
  • Supervise production activities of CNC milling on 14 vertical mills and 6 Swiss Lathes for medical implants and instrumentation
  • Interview, hire and oversee training of new and temporary staff
  • Supervise building and mechanical maintenance of 31,000 sq ft facility
  • Oversee ramp-up of production at our poly molding facility. From 6-25 employees and 3,00 parts a month to 13,000 in 3 weeks. Conducted all interviews and hired all 20 temporary employees, increased inventory , oversaw maintenance of equipment to support volumes
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
  • Analyzed and created reports to determine profit margins, trends and inventory levels through QAD software.
  • Developed, recorded and produced production reports with Siemens MES, and Pilgrim Smart Solve.
  • Established management plans, policies and procedures to reduce operating budget by 20%.
  • Created informative documents with Word and Excel to provide clear direction to employees on how to produce, package and label products.
  • Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
  • Assist with FDA, BSI and ISO audits

Packaging Supervisor

Exactech
Sarasota , United States
2019.06 - 2021.03
  • Supervised staff of 5-8
  • Responsible for training of staff
  • Responsible for ensuring team objectives are met
  • Increased productivity in 2020 by 38%
  • Support all internal teams
  • Monitor and help employees enhance performance
  • Develope, implementation and adherence to all SOP's and Work Instructions
  • Assist with FDA and ISO audits
  • Successfully implemented Camstar MES system in the Packaging department as the initial roll out of this system
  • Continuous Leadership Development through Exactech Learning Solutions, LinkedIn Learning, and mentorship
  • Afety Committee

Poly Production Supervisor

Exactech
Sarasota , FL
2017.09 - 2019.06
  • Supervise staff of 15
  • Responsible for training of all personnel
  • Resposible for ensuring team objectives are met
  • Supoort all internal teams
  • Moniter performance of employees
  • Develope, implementation and adherence to all SOP's and Work Instructions
  • Assist with FDA and ISO audits
  • See responsibilities for Exactech Brighton, 2010

Business Owner

2012.09 - 2017.09
  • Residential cleaning:16 homes
  • Ommercial cleaning: 2 commercial properties 2 employees

Administrator

Cedar Creek Church
Perrysburg , OH
2014.09 - 2016.02
  • Oversaw project management for Adult Ministries team
  • This team was central support for a 5-campus church of 8000 people.
  • Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
  • Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes.
  • Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.

Compression Molder

Exactech
Sarasota , FL
2010.06 - 2012.08
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Read specifications, blueprints and work orders to determine setups, temperatures and time settings required to mold, form or cast plastic materials as well as to plan production sequences.
  • Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
  • Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.

Compression Molder

Exactech
Ellenton , FL
2010.01 - 2012.01
  • Responsible for opening facility at 5 A.M., Mon-Fri
  • Responsible for production process
  • Responsible for Annealing process
  • Wrote computer programs for Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for measuring of finished knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement parts
  • Able to read blueprint specs
  • Measured finished parts on CMM, as well as measuring on Ball and Gage and calipers
  • Provided preventative maintenance and cleaning of C.M.M
  • As well as 5 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and a Brass Cutting and Ultrasonic Machine
  • Provided preventative maintenance and cleaning of Compression presses, including platens
  • Able to change programs and pressure on compression presses
  • Responsible for receiving and loading in Ultra High Molecular Weight Polymer used for joint replacement parts, using a forklift to unload, and approved methods to enter Heppa clean room
  • Responsible for loading in Hazardous Materials
  • Responsible for shipping orders of finished parts, including filing of all paperwork.

Cafeteria/ Cafe Manager

Manatee County School Board
Bradenton , Fl.
2008.01 - 2010.06
  • Managed the cafeteria at Lee, , serving approximately 2000 meals a day
  • Managed the Grapevine and Vantage Point Cafes for administrative and support staff of approximately 300
  • Catering for entire district.

Front of House and Event Manager

Terra Ceia Golf and Country Club
Palmetto , Fl
2005.05 - 2007.10
  • Responsible for hiring, scheduling, and maintaining staff for Seagrape Restaurant in the
  • Clubhouse
  • Responsible for booking entertainment for restaurant
  • Actually WAS the entertainment on occasion; I had my own singing business as well at the time
  • Coordinator for all major events such as golf tournaments, and private functions such as wedding receptions for up to 200 people
  • Responsible for inventory and ordering of liquor.

Education

MBA - General Management

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
2018.09 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - American and British Literature

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
2005.01 - 2008.12

Associate of Arts - English Education

Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL
1998.01 - 2002.05

Skills

Operations management

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Timeline

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Exactech
2021.03 - Current

Packaging Supervisor

Exactech
2019.06 - 2021.03

MBA - General Management

Saint Leo University
2018.09 - Current

Poly Production Supervisor

Exactech
2017.09 - 2019.06

Administrator

Cedar Creek Church
2014.09 - 2016.02

Business Owner

2012.09 - 2017.09

Compression Molder

Exactech
2010.06 - 2012.08

Compression Molder

Exactech
2010.01 - 2012.01

Cafeteria/ Cafe Manager

Manatee County School Board
2008.01 - 2010.06

Front of House and Event Manager

Terra Ceia Golf and Country Club
2005.05 - 2007.10

Bachelor of Arts - American and British Literature

University of South Florida
2005.01 - 2008.12

Associate of Arts - English Education

Manatee Community College
1998.01 - 2002.05
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