Marilee Rowan
LINDEN,Michigan
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about manufacturing practices. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Burgaflex-Grand Blanc
08.2021 - Current
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Managed team of 46 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
Production Supervisor
Medline Medical Products
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
Production Manager
Premier Label
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
Production Supervisor
Centurion Medical Products
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
Plant Manager
Edwards Label
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Oversaw daily operations
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
Material Manager/Production Manager/Pre-Production Manager
A&M Label
05.1997 - 09.2013
- Reduced material shortages with proactive forecasting and timely reordering of essential items.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through regular reviews of existing systems and workflows.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing and delivery terms.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
Plant Manager
Stylerite Label Corporation
05.1989 - 11.1995
Press Operator
MacArthur Corporation
11.1985 - 04.1989
Education
High School Diploma -
Fenton Senior High School
Fenton, MISkills
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Worker Training
- Assembly and production
- Production targets
- Health and safety compliance
- Production Planning
- Equipment monitoring
- Production and processing
- Equipment Operation
- Manufacturing
- Waste Reduction
- Schedule development
- Scheduling Coordination
- Project Management
Educationandactivities
Member of the Detroit Club of Suburban Printing Club
Member of Institute of Supply Management
Attend Aspics meeting for supply chain events,
Graduated Genesee area skill center graphics arts two-year program
MMTC-Lean Manufacturing Certification
Sarni Flexographic Technical Certification
Supplier certifications (Rotometrics Tooling, and Water Ink Color Management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Burgaflex-Grand Blanc
08.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
Medline Medical Products
03.2018 - 08.2021
Production Manager
Premier Label
11.2017 - 03.2018
Production Supervisor
Centurion Medical Products
12.2014 - 01.2017
Plant Manager
Edwards Label
09.2013 - 03.2014
Material Manager/Production Manager/Pre-Production Manager
A&M Label
05.1997 - 09.2013
Plant Manager
Stylerite Label Corporation
05.1989 - 11.1995
Press Operator
MacArthur Corporation
11.1985 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
Fenton Senior High School