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
03.2021 - 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
06.2019 - 03.2021
- 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
09.2017 - 06.2019
- 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
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Residential cleaning:16 homes
- Ommercial cleaning: 2 commercial properties 2 employees
Administrator
Cedar Creek Church
Perrysburg, OH
09.2014 - 02.2016
- 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
06.2010 - 08.2012
- 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
01.2010 - 01.2012
- 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.
01.2008 - 06.2010
- 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
05.2005 - 10.2007
- 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 09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - American and British Literature
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 01.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - English Education
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL 01.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Operations management
Inventory oversight
Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Materials management
Logistics Management
Budgeting and forecasting
Cost reduction strategies
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Exactech
03.2021 - Current
Packaging Supervisor
Exactech
06.2019 - 03.2021
MBA - General Management
Saint Leo University
09.2018 - Current
Poly Production Supervisor
Exactech
09.2017 - 06.2019
Administrator
Cedar Creek Church
09.2014 - 02.2016
Business Owner
09.2012 - 09.2017
Compression Molder
Exactech
06.2010 - 08.2012
Compression Molder
Exactech
01.2010 - 01.2012
Cafeteria/ Cafe Manager
Manatee County School Board
01.2008 - 06.2010
Front of House and Event Manager
Terra Ceia Golf and Country Club
05.2005 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - American and British Literature
University of South Florida
01.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - English Education
Manatee Community College
01.1998 - 05.2002