Marion Pappenfus

• Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
• Enhanced employee performance by developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
• Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
• Organized on-the-job training
• Write/update SOP's & SWI for the Production department
• Worked with a cross functional team to test and integrate Acadia into the company

• 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.
• Managed team of 30+ production associates, overseeing productive production processes.
• Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
• Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.
• Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
• Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
• Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and providing constructive feedback.
• Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.

• Managed staff of 35 in day-to-day activities.
• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
• Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
• Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
• Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
• Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
• Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Analyzed production data and prepared reports for the Board of Directors.
• Successfully recertified with ISO 13485 and 9001 and our AIB Compliance
• Facilitated multiple successful Kaizens to improve productivity and flow of materials.
• Successfully managed Production activities to improve OTD
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• I started out as a Machine Operator in 2001 and through promotions started as a Production Supervisor in 2004
• Supervised a staff of 25 team members
• Worked with Temporary Staffing companies to utilize/manage temporary employees as needed
• Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
• Verified that all process control parameters were being met and followed.
• Address all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
• Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing machine down time.
• Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
• Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
• Managed documentation of training on Production procedures, SOP's and WI.

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