Laura Coffel
Cadillac,MI
Summary
Production Line Leader with 30 years of experience in manufacturing settings. Proven to streamline processes and workflows by identifying deficiencies and suggesting actionable improvements to management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Leader
Avon Protection Systems
Cadillac, MI
02.2008 - Current
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Tracked material orders and deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages and maximize productivity.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
Trainer
UTI
Cadillac, MI
11.1998 - 11.2007
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Identified and solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches.
- Recognized and tapped talented staff to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cadillac Junior High School
Cadillac, MI06.1991
Skills
- Materials Assembly
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Defect Identification
- Safety Processes
- Work Assignments
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Line Work
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Production Documentation
- Teamwork and Communication
- Specification Compliance
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Assembly Line Operations
- Equipment Efficiency
- Assembly Instructions
Timeline
Line Leader
Avon Protection Systems
02.2008 - Current
Trainer
UTI
11.1998 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Cadillac Junior High School
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