KIMBERLY HARRIS
Marion,OH
Summary
Operations and production leader with experience improving workflows, setting clear expectations, and addressing inefficiencies across departments. Known for using coaching, conflict resolution, and hands-on leadership to strengthen team performance, support safe operations, and drive timely completion of tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Analyst
Whirlpool Corporation
05.2023 - Current
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Improved team productivity by implementing effective workflow strategies and time management techniques.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring seamless workflow and timely task completion.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated staff performance and coached individuals to improve specific inefficiencies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to enhance communication and promote open dialogue.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Supervisor in Training- Second Shift Production
Whirlpool Corporation
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with management to coach, discipline, and support employee development.
- Built highly productive teams through team building, clear communication and ongoing coaching.
- Organized and oversaw assignments to enhance operational excellence.
- Maintained positive working relations by proactively addressing problems and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety initiatives to continually improve, achieve and maintain stated safety performance and objectives.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Supervisor in Training- Press Room, Materials
Whirlpool Corporation
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitored Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of manufacturing presses to ensure optimal performance.
- Planned, organized, and monitored resources to optimize labor, equipment, and material usage.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Facilitated communication across multiple departments to enhance collaboration.
- Developed standard operating procedures
- Assessed team performance and provided targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on scheduling and demands
Developmental Role- Line 1
Whirlpool Corporation
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Directed team of 50+ employees and engaged in development of team members
- Problem-solved issues regarding placement of employees/new hires
- Established open, professional relationships with team members to resolve issues promptly
- Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, enhancing workflow and effectiveness
- Prepared diverse written communications, reports, and documents to facilitate smooth operations
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Team Lead
Whirlpool Corporation
07.2019 - 09.2020
Assembler
Whirlpool Corporation
11.2016 - 07.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2026
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH05-2021
High School Diploma -
Mount Gilead High School
Mount Gilead, OH06-2007
Skills
- Lean Methodologies
- Safety Compliance
- Workforce Management
- Operational Training
- Process improvement
- Cost-saving measures
- Team Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Initiated SAF in the Press Room
- Helped with setup of one way flow for Materials
- Collaborated with teams across multiple lines/departments
- Workplace Organization training
- Completed Safety boards Steps 0-3 for multiple lines
- Kaizen initiator
- Assisted with problem-solving techniques in order to regulate manpower shortages
- SEWO/QEWO trained
- TWTTP/HERCA trained
- MEWO trained
- Successfully launched two new models on two separate assembly lines
Timeline
Operations Analyst
Whirlpool Corporation
05.2023 - Current
Supervisor in Training- Second Shift Production
Whirlpool Corporation
11.2021 - 05.2023
Supervisor in Training- Press Room, Materials
Whirlpool Corporation
11.2021 - 02.2023
Developmental Role- Line 1
Whirlpool Corporation
09.2020 - 11.2021
Team Lead
Whirlpool Corporation
07.2019 - 09.2020
Assembler
Whirlpool Corporation
11.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Marion Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mount Gilead High School