Melinda Pereira
Fall River,MA
Summary
Motivated manufacturing Supervisor with 17+ years of experience, including 8 years in leadership roles. Skilled in adapting to changes and challenges while maintaining a versatile approach. Committed to continuous learning and seeking growth opportunities within the company. Involved in multiple projects involving process improvements. Energetic professional who promotes teamwork and open communication where employees can contribute to company's success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Med/Insp/KPP Supervisor
Tech-Etch
Fall River, MA
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervised a team of more than 20 people.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow within the manufacturing floor.
- Monitored production activities to ensure that products are produced efficiently and on time.
- Looked for improvement opportunities and implemented them within the work areas while meeting our quality standards.
- Worked with multiple teams to reduce over-inspection, production time, and queue times on high-volume jobs that involved multiple operations.
- Implemented cross-training within the depts I was Supervising.
- Ensured all personnel followed our safety protocols by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
- Abided by company policies, answered coworkers' questions, and was available to listen to their work or personal concerns.
- Hired numerous personnel and was successful with retention.
- Updated runtimes.
- Worked with managers from the Plymouth facility to take on additional workloads.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Etch Form Lead
Tech-Etch
Fall River, MA
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Led a team for 5 years in a final inspection department of precision photo-etched parts and flex circuits.
- Worked with a new ERP program.
- Trained newly hired employees, as well as trained and coached my replacement.
- Shared best practices and techniques for efficiency improvement and reducing waste.
- Followed work schedules and organized jobs based on shipping priorities.
- Worked with planning, prioritizing jobs.
- Conducted regular audits within production to ensure compliance with our quality standards.
- Worked with engineering to improve production rates and packaging requirements.
- Wrote performance reviews.
Med/Inspect Lead
Tech-Etch
Fall River, MA
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Trained on the medical product line and criteria.
- Trained newly hired employees on work instructions and procedures.
- Followed work schedules and organized jobs based on shipping priorities.
- Wrote performance reviews.
RFI Tape/Pack Lead
Tech-Etch
Fall River, MA
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Trained on an RFI Shielding and the quality criteria.
- Followed work schedules and organized jobs based on shipping priorities.
- Wrote performance reviews.
- Worked with engineering, updating work instructions and runtimes.
- Trained with an expeditor for a backup.
Etch Form Inspector/back up Lead
Tech-Etch
Fall River, MA
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Soldering experience.
- Inspection of photo-etched parts.
- Read prints and PCW's.
- Experience with calipers and shadow graphs.
- Cross-trained in Fabric over Foam, EMI, Knitting, and Metal Shop.
- Trained newly acquired employees on product lines, work procedures, work instructions, and the quality criteria.
- Ran dept when group lead was out.
Education
GED -
BMC Durfee High School
Fall River, MASkills
- Basic Math
- Supervision & Leadership
- PPE Use
- Critical Thinking
- Team Management
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
- Active Listening
- Computer Skills
- Production Experience
- Inspection Procedures
- Quality Issue Identification
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Inspection Documentation
- Waste Reduction
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Discipline
- Policy Enforcement
- Department organization
Timeline
Med/Insp/KPP Supervisor
Tech-Etch
11.2022 - 11.2024
Etch Form Lead
Tech-Etch
10.2017 - 11.2022
Med/Inspect Lead
Tech-Etch
11.2016 - 10.2017
RFI Tape/Pack Lead
Tech-Etch
02.2013 - 11.2015
Etch Form Inspector/back up Lead
Tech-Etch
01.2010 - 02.2013
GED -
BMC Durfee High School