Laura Thomas
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Production Associate position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Peanut Butter Production
Hampton Farms/ Onin staffing
Lubbock, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
Cotton Processing
Corteva Agriscience/Onin staffinf
Lubbock, TX
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
Plastic Worker
NNinc./Onin staffing
Lubbock, TX
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained high levels of quality standards by closely monitoring progress and effectively streamlining procedures.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Stored tools in correct areas to maintain safe and organized workstations.
- Evaluated production processes and equipment to find opportunities for improvement.
- Met production goals through timely changeover and proper set up of injection molds and work stations.
- Inspected plastic panels for proper part identification.
- Packaged plastic parts at rate of [Number] per shift.
- Operated manufacturing equipment to maximize product throughput and minimize downtime.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Kidz Kare
Lubbock, TX
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Education
GED -
Coronado High School
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Six Sigma Understanding
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Cost Control Improvements
- Team Building and Development
- Raw Materials Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Production Schedule Review
- Decision Making
- Production Problem Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Production Order Review
- Time Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Workflow Management
- Organizational Policies
- Team Training
- OSHA Regulations
- Operational Efficiency
- Reporting Requirements
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Peanut Butter Production
Hampton Farms/ Onin staffing
02.2023 - Current
Cotton Processing
Corteva Agriscience/Onin staffinf
12.2022 - 01.2023
Plastic Worker
NNinc./Onin staffing
11.2022 - 12.2022
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Kidz Kare
06.2016 - 09.2022
GED -
Coronado High School
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