Linda Sharp

Production Line Lead

Nestle USA

Jonesboro, AR

03.2003 - Current

Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Performed DATA Metric system, Word and Stoppage Analysis system computer functions pertaining to job type.
Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
Made recommendations for new or revised processes and supported implementation.
Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
Supervised production staff of 50.
Trained line workers on line touching up product to ensure meeting quality expectations.
Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Performed root cause analysis to determine quality issues and develop long-term solutions.
Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Completed job cards correctly and on time.
Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
Completed logs and reports to document detailed information on production, spoilage and departmental maintenance needs.