Lance Hill
Senoia,Georgia
Summary
12 Years of Manufacturing experience in Production, Quality, Safety, and Cost Control. Proficient in Continuous Improvement, 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing Processes. Managed 6 production lines with up to 28 direct reports. An enthusiastic leader who leads employees through performance feedback, coaching, and training. Excellent communicator and motivator with a strong team-building mindset. Yellow Belt certified in Lean Six Sigma. Certified Kaizen Facilitator with projects projecting up to $200K in savings for web stock losses. Experienced with leading and managing teams to achieve operational excellence. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to drive team performance. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Manager
Avery Dennison
10.2020 - Current
- Operations Leadership
- Facilitates cross-functional meetings with Members of Finishing, Coating, Material Handling, and Supply Chain to deliver on-time customer orders
- Drives Operational Excellence through Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
- Manage and improve standard work for processes through Kaizen Process Improvement
- Increase training completion rates to have more flexibility with staffing
- Drive Transactional Quality Claims to be reduced by 15% in the number of claims for 2023 and continue in 2024
- Reduce Operational Supply Cost by 15% in 2023
- Received my Yellow Belt in 2023 for Reducing Pallet Costs by 25% Totaling $330,658 in savings for 2023 and another 10% savings in 2024
- Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Improved overall team morale with effective motivational techniques like reward programs, recognition events, and transparent communication practices.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
Machine Operator
Avery Dennison
09.2012 - 10.2020
- Machine operator in the Finishing Department as a lead slitter operator and moved on to be a Coater Operator in the Coating Department
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety/quality protocols.
Education
BBA -
University of west Georgia
Carrollton, Ga05.2026
AAS - Business Management
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, Ga07.2016
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Data Collection
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
Certification
ELS Yellow Belt Certified by Avery Dennison 2023
Kaizen Facilitator Certified by Avery Dennison 2024
Timeline
Team Manager
Avery Dennison
10.2020 - Current
Machine Operator
Avery Dennison
09.2012 - 10.2020
BBA -
University of west Georgia
ELS Yellow Belt Certified by Avery Dennison 2023
Kaizen Facilitator Certified by Avery Dennison 2024
AAS - Business Management
West Georgia Technical College
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