Dedicated Supervisor with 22 years of experience utilizing limited labor and material resources. Proficient and forward-thinking professional, well versed in setting goals in line with company's vision. Possess in-depth experience monitoring production processes and creating strategies to enhance productivity. Well-versed in processing, monitoring and reviewing high-volume orders in fast-paced environments. Practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff. Proficient in Logpro/AS400 Version 6 system and Lucas software.
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Laura Ludholtz
Supervisor
GROTTOES,VA
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lakeside Book Company/ RR Donnelly / Banta BookHarrisonburg, VA
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
11.1999 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Monitored and managed inventory levels, delivery times and customers expectations to adhere to clients' specifications.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Documented quality initiatives, and team performance into computer system.
- Boosted team performance with enhanced employee evaluation processes.
- Supported consistent order fulfillment accuracy by inspecting products to verify accuracy in orders.
- Streamlined processes to enhance operational productivity and overall traceability.
- Hired, trained and evaluated employees to meet department targets by managing departmental performance measures.
- Improved distribution efficiency with development and testing of embedded software applications.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
- Increased efficiency and effectively supervised 50+ team members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Developed standards and operating procedures for full case, partial shipments, handling, added value services and salvaging products.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Active member of the Safety Committee and performed accident investigations
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Provided personalized, friendly and knowledgeable distribution services to drive customer satisfaction, increase new account production and attain each monthly target.
- Spearheaded adoption of radio frequency systems that drove productivity and fostered staff longevity.
- Identified, located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels and implemented effective solutions.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
Banta Book Group / RR DonnelleyHarrisonburg, VA
Bindery Operator
08.1994 - 11.1999
Job overview
- Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size.
- Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
- Lubricated, cleaned and performed minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
- Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
- Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
- Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Stitched and glued endpapers and bindings to secure final products.
- Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
- Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
- Creased or compressed signatures before affixing covers and placed paper jackets on finished books.
Education
Stonewall Jackson High SchoolQuicksburg, VA
High School Diploma
08.1989 - 06.1992
University Overview
Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA
from Various Business Management Courses
University Overview
Skills
Distribution Warehouse Supervision (20 years)
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Timeline
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Lakeside Book Company/ RR Donnelly / Banta Book
11.1999 - 06.2022
Bindery Operator
Banta Book Group / RR Donnelley
08.1994 - 11.1999
Stonewall Jackson High School
High School Diploma
08.1989 - 06.1992
Blue Ridge Community College
from Various Business Management Courses
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