KRISTEN CLARK
Knoxville
Summary
Talented Production Supervisor experienced in Line manufacturing. Focused on quality of materials and finished products, as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. Adaptable and responsive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries
03.2015 - 05.2025
- Promoted to Production Lead by quickly cross-training, learning different functions, and training employees
- Improved teamwork and reduced turnover by engaging with employees by understanding and clearly explaining expectations
- Identified errors or issues in inventory system preventing data misrepresentation
- Partner with management to anticipate their needs, prioritize as needed, and facilitate work
- Monitor employees ensuring staff are properly trained in safe equipment operation and care
- Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials
- Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation
- Plan, schedule, manage calendar, coordinate meetings, and adjust employee assignments for optimal coverage
- Assist with employee training ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Enter data, run reports using SAP, keep records, and complete documentation of product data and quality
- Respond to questions, determine needs, make preflight and equipment operation production decisions, and offer solutions
- Handle confidential information with discernment and discretion
- Coordinate activities between departments and outside vendors
- Occasional Remote Work
Career Break
Virtual Home Office
08.2014 - 03.2015
- One of multiple people laid off due to a change in company strategy
- Consistently received outstanding performance reviews from leadership and peers; parted on good terms
Supply Technician
VSE Corporation
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Executed special or continuous research and data analysis to requisition and procure supplies from vendors, record stock, and conduct inventory control using Microsoft Office and Army computer system
- Maintained Excel spreadsheet data for receiving and dispersing parts
- Executed package and container inspections, in-house deliveries, and provided clerical support to management
- Inspected incoming government and vendor procured material according to specifications to determine acceptance
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive and Diesel
Nashville Auto Diesel
Nashville, TNSkills
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Proactive
- Interpersonal Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Technical & Business Communication
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Schedule Management
- Problem Solving
- Bringing Diverse Groups Together
- Accurate
- PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS: Microsoft Office (MS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP
- COLLABORATION TOOLS: Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Skype, Zoom
- Able to quickly learn new technology and tools
- Production planning
- Production management
- Activity reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved shipping delay which led to product to be ready prior to shipping time and kept all departments informed.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries
03.2015 - 05.2025
Career Break
Virtual Home Office
08.2014 - 03.2015
Supply Technician
VSE Corporation
09.2008 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive and Diesel
Nashville Auto Diesel