Melanie Kaufman
Bardstown,KY
Summary
Knowledgeable Shift Manager proficient in scheduling, money handling and team management. Successful at overseeing all areas of operations. Makes adjustments to scheduling and task prioritization to keep assignments and projects on schedule.
Resourceful professional in manufacturing and assembly, known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include precision component assembly, quality control procedures, and machinery operation. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent product quality.
Diligent professional with great teamwork abilities and focus on safe production. History assembling high rate of products per hour in fast-paced environment by applying strong multi-tasking, organizational and teamwork abilities to meet challenging demands. Good technical and mechanical knowledge developed several years of related experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Door Assembler
Toyota boshoku Kentucky
Bardstown, Kentucky
08.2023 - Current
- Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
- Operated and maintained equipment in a clean and safe condition.
- Sorted, graded, weighed, and inspected products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
- Assembled parts and subassemblies following blueprints and assembly instructions.
- Repaired defective or damaged parts during the assembly process.
- Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
- Verified accuracy of assembled doors with provided measurements.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Assembled doors using hand tools such as screwdrivers, drills and hammers.
Shift Manager
Burger King
Mt. Washington, KY
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and maintained coverage for shifts.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Production Leader
burger king
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Executed and coordinated employee training to meet quality requirements.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Hardin High School
Stephensburg Ky05.1990
Skills
- Maintaining Required Compliance
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Decision Making
- Delegating Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Documentation and Reporting
- Team Building
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Cost Control
- Schedule Oversight
- Microsoft Office
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Staff Training and Onboarding
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Training and Mentoring
- Cash Handling
- Problem Resolution
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Assembly techniques
- QC
- Manufacturing
- Attention to detail
- QA
- Small parts assembly
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance controls
- Repetitive work
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Skilled in final assembly processes
Timeline
Door Assembler
Toyota boshoku Kentucky
08.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
Burger King
08.2017 - 06.2023
Production Leader
burger king
10.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
West Hardin High School