MELANIE Prater
Houston,TX
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience at Ardagh Glass Packaging, adept in staff management and process improvement. Excels in training and mentoring, enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to streamline inventory control and foster teamwork, achieving significant advancements in workplace excellence. Skilled in SAP, embodying a continuous learning mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Supervisor
Ardagh Glass Packaging
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved company satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient procedures and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Trained employees in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to more organized and efficient ordering system.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with suppliers to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
Hot Tank Repair
Ardagh Glass Packaging
04.2006 - Current
- Managed paperwork effectively, keeping accurate records of completed deliveries and communicating any issues promptly.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers by consistently ordering and communicating supply requirements to assure deliveries and or service in a timely manner.
- Handled urgent formula changes efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on plant needs and deadlines.
- Maintained professionalism and facilitated effective communication throughout the ordering process and deliveries, resulting in enhanced company satisfaction
- Optimized inventory management by implementing a system for efficient tracking of materials.
- Completed thorough pre-and post inspections to maintain safety standards and prevent breakdowns.
- Maintained schedule integrity by successfully navigating challenging weather conditions for timely deliveries.
- Conducted thorough training for Furnace Technicians, enabling them to efficiently observe, report, and fulfill their job duties.
- Supported the Batch and Furnace Manager with resolving departmental needs, equipment malfunctions, and process failures.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Brook Highschool
Houston, TXSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Inventory Control
- Processes and procedures
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Priority management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- SAP experience
- Continuous learning mindset
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the certification of ISO 900 and Voyager Plan Optimization.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for Furnace Technician and Hot Tank Repair tasks.
- Achieved zero demurrage through effectively calculating usage and transit of raw materials.
- Utilized a 5 WHY process to determine the root cause of a safety concern which led to maintenance accountability, and process improvements.
- Supervised team of 6 employees.
- White Belt Certification
- Won 5 why contest (process to determine the root cause of an abnormality).
- Safety Committee Chairman for past 10 years
- First Responder for the past 20 years
- Trainer in manufacturing, packaging, glass quality, furnace technician and hot tank repair.
Certification
Fork Truck -2006 thru current
- Certified packaging Specialist, Longhorn Glass - 2002 thru 2004
- Certified Glass Specialist, Longhorn Glass 2004 thru 2006
- Certified Furnace Technician Longhorn Glass/Ardagh Glass Packaging 2006 thru 2024
- Certified Hot Tank Repair 2009 thru 2024
Timeline
Interim Supervisor
Ardagh Glass Packaging
06.2024 - Current
Hot Tank Repair
Ardagh Glass Packaging
04.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Forest Brook Highschool
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