Melissa Cwidak
Galloway,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on operational efficiency and inventory management. Adept at implementing process improvements that minimize downtime and ensure consistent quality across production operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
Ares Sportswear
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated production schedules to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products.
- Assisted in implementing process improvements that enhanced overall operational efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating effective resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Supported cross-departmental communication to streamline project initiatives and enhance collaboration.
- Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
Procurement Supervisor
Ares Sportswear
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Standardized procurement procedures, leading to increased efficiency and improved compliance with internal policies.
- Reduced costs for the company by identifying and eliminating inefficient purchasing practices.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
Screen Printer
Ares Sportswear
06.2017 - Current
- Operated screen printing machines to produce high-quality apparel designs.
- Coordinated workflow to meet production deadlines efficiently.
- Monitored print quality, making adjustments to maintain standards.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving printing issues, minimizing downtime and delays.
Inventory Specialist
Ares Sportswear
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes, improving efficiency and reducing lead times for product distribution.
- Led initiatives to improve warehouse layout, resulting in increased accessibility and reduced retrieval times for products.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
2nd Shift Lead
Dyenomite
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Supervised 2nd shift operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Streamlined communication between shifts for seamless handovers and increased overall efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures for repetitive tasks, ensuring consistent quality across all shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Metalsmithing And Jewelry Deisgn
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INBachelor of Arts - Art History
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Operational efficiency
- Deadline oriented
- Team development
- Production planning
- Material sourcing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Inventory coordination
- Purchasing
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager
Ares Sportswear
05.2023 - Current
Procurement Supervisor
Ares Sportswear
12.2020 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Ares Sportswear
04.2019 - 12.2021
Screen Printer
Ares Sportswear
06.2017 - Current
2nd Shift Lead
Dyenomite
03.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Metalsmithing And Jewelry Deisgn
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Indiana University, Bloomington