Melehifo Giles
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with a history of improving production efficiency and quality at Beehive Clothing. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and problem-solving, resulting in operational success. Skilled in mentoring and training, fostering a motivated and high-performing workforce.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Supervisor 1
Beehive Clothing
12.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of team members in garment production.
Production Utility
Beehive Clothing
05.2022 - 12.2025
- Help ensure all necessary parts and supplies are ready for the production operations and operators.
- Mentor missionaries and build capabilities by training and cross-training operators on new and other products.
- Assist in implementing new products by sewing independently to prove sewing process, and to ensure quality at all levels in all the departments to improve daily workflow.
- Go over the new hire quality presentation with them and give tip for any quality question they have.
- Support the Supervisors with whatever areas they need help to accomplish daily tasks.
- Sewed in all the products.
X-crew Operator
Beehive Clothing
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Sewing products in any areas needed and meeting the efficiency and quality expectations of the team/department.
- Helping to mentor new trainees, and cross-train operators on any products.
- Certified xcrew operators at the new hire sewing process.
Trainer
Beehive Clothing
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Mentor new trainees with sewing skills by following the 7 steps methods or the JBS's to be successful.
- Give sewing tips with their handling, products, and sewing processes.
- Monitor their progress to ensure they meet their training metrics.
- Doing the assessment process with the new hire.
- Hands on new products to ensure processes flow smoothly and engage with AIMs project to improve processes.
Production Lead Swing
Beehive Clothing
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Multi-tasking in a timely manner to oversee the department ensures operators have the resources they need to complete their daily tasks and are responsible for both production, quality and other areas to meet daily goals.
- Monitor backorders and prioritize accordingly.
- Coaching operators and motivating them to be team players to improve quality and efficiency performance.
Expeditor
Beehive Clothing
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Back up supervisor, helps out with situations on the floor, moving products, and ensuring employees have work.
- Cross-train operators in new operations and are responsible for quality and production in the department.
Temporary Supervisor
Beehive Clothing
01.2013 - 12.2013
- The opportunity to oversee operators and the daily operation of the sewing department.
- Assign operators to different products and monitor workflow by working together with both Day and Swing supervisors to ensure production target and quality standards are met.
- Collaborates with mechanics, Quality, Material handler, and other resources to better operational flow daily.
Utility /Mentor Operator
Beehive Clothing
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Sew in various operations as assigned to meet daily budget goals or cover for absent employees.
Sewing Operator
Beehive Clothing
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Sewing the product for my assigned operation and meeting the expected production efficiencies with good quality.
Education
Salt Lake Community College
01.2026
Diploma -
Liahona High School
CNA certificate -
Excel Courses ExsecuTrain of Utah
Communication Conflict Management Class -
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma
- TWI
- Leadership
- AIMS projects
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Motivation
- Communication
- CPR/AED
References
- Wayne Watts, 801-231-7272
- John Vanvalkenburg, 801-403-4371
Timeline
Temporary Supervisor 1
Beehive Clothing
12.2025 - Current
Production Utility
Beehive Clothing
05.2022 - 12.2025
X-crew Operator
Beehive Clothing
01.2019 - 12.2021
Trainer
Beehive Clothing
02.2017 - 12.2018
Production Lead Swing
Beehive Clothing
04.2014 - 12.2015
Temporary Supervisor
Beehive Clothing
01.2013 - 12.2013
Expeditor
Beehive Clothing
01.2010 - 03.2014
Utility /Mentor Operator
Beehive Clothing
01.2007 - 12.2010
Sewing Operator
Beehive Clothing
08.2005 - 12.2007
Salt Lake Community College
Diploma -
Liahona High School
CNA certificate -
Excel Courses ExsecuTrain of Utah