Lauren Standish
Johnstown,OH
Summary
OBJECTIVE Seeking a management position in which my manufacturing, distribution, coaching and problem-solving skills can help an organization create and communicate its vision and goals at a start up facility.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Five years of manufacturing and distribution management experience. Manage 4 direct reports and a team of 37 supervisors/operators across two shifts. Built a team of supervisors and managers by promoting internal candidates and hiring qualified external individuals. Coordinate milling and filling of 5.5M gallons of water and oil-based paint products annually. Manage $2M labor and $1.5M expense annual budgets. Ability to isolate problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement improvements for equipment. Communicated and interacted well across all operations departments. Seventeen total years with the Behr Paint Company across three states and facilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Behr Paint Company
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste.
- Oversaw manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Analyzed production metrics, identifying trends to optimize workflows and resource allocation.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives aligned with company goals.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades to enhance operational capacity.
- Executed budget management strategies, aligning resources with production objectives and cost controls.
- Established a culture of continuous learning among team members by fostering collaboration, curiosity, and innovation within daily operations routines.
- Monitored production schedules closely, facilitating rapid responses to changes in demand or market conditions.
- Contributed to long-term strategic planning initiatives that supported business growth objectives within the manufacturing department.
Operations Manager
Masterchem Industries/Behr Paint Company
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety.
- Achieved Club Zero for three years
- Maintain OSHA compliance by ensuring safety program and training in place.
- Completed many safety improvements across all departments
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify improvement areas.
- Troubleshoot, communicate, and manage GPLH, OEE, RFT, CPG, SWOT & Rework
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Work with maintenance team to keep milling and filling equipment operable and efficient.
- Managed personnel recruitment to build a skilled workforce.
- Conduct interviews and hire quality candidates
- Train and coach team members at all levels
- Encourage participation in annual VOE Survey, analyze results, and implement action items to improve engagement and morale
- Capital/Building
- Work with maintenance manager to complete budgeted capital projects on time and within budget.
- Ensure property grounds are maintained
- Finance
- Manage labor to reduce unnecessary overtime (25% initial reduction)
- Complete monthly financial executive summaries and report on overages
- Complete annual labor and expense budgets
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize paint manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
- Collaborated with engineering to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Established performance metrics for staff, fostering accountability and promoting a culture of excellence.
- Managed budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored paint production schedules and made adjustments to achieve compliance with preset timelines.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
- Introduced new technologies or systems that streamlined operations while minimizing disruptions during implementation phases.
Quality Section Manager
Behr Paint Company
07.2015 - 08.2016
Plant Quality Manager
Behr Paint Company
09.2008 - 07.2015
Process Chemist
Behr Paint Company
01.2006 - 09.2008
Process Chemist
Behr Paint Company
08.2005 - 12.2005
QC Lab Technician
Behr Paint Company
01.2005 - 07.2005
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Concentration: Management, Minor: Business Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2004
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Quality management
- ISO standards
- Waste reduction
- Manufacturing process design
- Lean manufacturing techniques
- Health and safety compliance
- Operations management
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Behr Paint Company
08.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Masterchem Industries/Behr Paint Company
08.2016 - 08.2022
Quality Section Manager
Behr Paint Company
07.2015 - 08.2016
Plant Quality Manager
Behr Paint Company
09.2008 - 07.2015
Process Chemist
Behr Paint Company
01.2006 - 09.2008
Process Chemist
Behr Paint Company
08.2005 - 12.2005
QC Lab Technician
Behr Paint Company
01.2005 - 07.2005
Master of Business Administration -
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Concentration: Management, Minor: Business Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Training
- California State Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, One week Polymers & Coatings short course with emphasis on liquid architectural coatings.
- Masco Cabinetry, Duncanville, TX, Six Sigma Training, Passed test, project to be completed.
- Milgard Windows, Denver, CO, Continuous Improvement Facilitator
- Milgard Windows, Simi Valley, CO, Job Instruction Trainer