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Leah Cothren

Houston,Texas

Summary

Performance-oriented Operations Production Supervisor in HVAC equipment manufacturing. A professional who demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding KPI, OA and Efficiency targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Production Supervisor

Daikin Texas Technology Park
03.2021 - Current
  • Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members are proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Manage team of 80+ production associates, 6 team leaders while overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Mentor team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
  • Developed and executed continuous improvement projects, resulting in more streamlined operations.
  • Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste by implementing just-in-time inventory practices.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, optimizing supply chain operations.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Enhanced production line efficiency, introducing automation tools where appropriate.

Operations Team Leader

Daikin Texas Technology Park
09.2018 - 03.2021
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment for production to all team members.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Provide continual improvement along with following the compliance of quality to insure customer satisfaction on products produced.
  • Assist Supervisor in daily management task: DAS, KRONOS, Management board, End of shift reports

Tomball Independent School District
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Working with students with multiple disabilities, including but not limited to Mental retardation, autism, visually impaired, behavior disabilities
  • Provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting
  • Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.

Assistant Manager to Operations

TXR Paintball Park
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Schedule Parties
  • Order supplies
  • Excel and Word
  • Data Entry
  • Pro shop - sales of Paintball gear
  • Simple accounting

Instructional Aide

Cy-Fair Independent School District
01.1998 - 01.2008
  • Work with students with multiple disabilities, including but not limited to Mental retardation, autism, visually impaired, behavior disabilities.
  • Assist in planning and implementation of academic and behavior management programs for students.
  • Assist with routine matters such as attendance, lunch, and other daily-related task.
  • Assist in providing supervision and instruction for students involved in individual or group work as assigned.
  • Lift and restrain students when necessary.

Education

Associates of Arts - Teaching

Cy-Fair College

High School -

Cy-Fair High School
05-1994

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Assembly and production
  • Process improvement
  • 6S implementation
  • Computer skills
  • MS office
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Product assembly
  • Materials inspection
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Operations Production Supervisor

Daikin Texas Technology Park
03.2021 - Current

Operations Team Leader

Daikin Texas Technology Park
09.2018 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager to Operations

TXR Paintball Park
01.2009 - 01.2012

Tomball Independent School District
01.2008 - 01.2014

Instructional Aide

Cy-Fair Independent School District
01.1998 - 01.2008

Associates of Arts - Teaching

Cy-Fair College

High School -

Cy-Fair High School

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