Lonnah Sandy
Dallas,TX
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Supervisor
Niagara
Dallas, Tx
04.2008 - 01.2026
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Coordinated production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for production continuity.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste in operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues promptly.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the workplace.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Team Lead
Cardinal Glass
Waxahachie, Texas
03.2004 - 03.2007
- Led team in daily production activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Education
Hillcrest High School
Dallas, TxSkills
- Production planning
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Performance monitoring
- Leadership guidance
- Raw materials
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Data analytics
- Production and processing
- Staff development
- Operations management
- Manufacturing
- Workflow optimization
- Training and mentoring
- Production management
- Employee leadership
- Schedule oversight
- Shift checklists
- Production target management
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Schedule development
- Staff management
- Assembly and production
- Schedule management
- Waste reduction
- Housekeeping oversight
- Production targets
- Written communication
- Monitor production
- Inspect equipment
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Niagara
04.2008 - 01.2026
Team Lead
Cardinal Glass
03.2004 - 03.2007
Hillcrest High School