Michele Lacen
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor with a successful track record at Ball Corporation, recognized for driving operational excellence and maintaining stringent safety standards. Expertise in root cause analysis and team leadership has resulted in a remarkable 87% OEE, achieved through strategic training and development initiatives. A strong commitment to fostering continuous improvement enhances overall organizational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Ball Corporation
Rome, GA
05.2020 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Ball is a leading global supplier of innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions
- Oversee daily operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Navigate complex operational challenges in a fast-paced industry, ensuring seamless production flow
- Lead and coordinate resources to drive operations in safety, quality, production, and people development
- Ensure team maintains a safe and secure work environment, fostering a culture of safety awareness
- Record hourly operational equipment times, production records, and quality standards to maintain process quality
- Encourage a culture of safety awareness and provide safety training and education
- Ball is a leading global supplier of innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions
- Collaborated with shift leaders and management to maintain seamless shift changes.
Department Supervisor
Bekaert
Rome, GA
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Bekaert is a global market leader in advanced metal transformation and coatings
- Provided strong leadership to ensure quality production of bead wire, achieving high safety and productivity metrics
- Suggested improvements to SHE Manager to enhance safety within the facility
- Ensured equipment operators completed training for every task, ensuring operational success
- Collaborated with other department supervisors to achieve plant-wide success
- Created and updated personnel and machine utilization schedules to meet production demands
- Bekaert is a global market leader in advanced metal transformation and coatings
- Developed high-performing team by leveraging superior mentoring and coaching expertise.
Production Supervisor
Consolidated Container Company
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Consolidated Container Company specializes in custom blow-molded plastic packaging solutions
- Managed operations to optimize efficiency and safety in blow mold operations
- Communicated, implemented, and managed all company policies and procedures to ensure compliance
- Ensured operators received proper training for optimal success in blow mold operations
- Prioritized activities and assignments for the team, achieving +87% OEE
- Collaborated with other department supervisors to address equipment issues and staffing opportunities
- Enforced a safety culture that resulted in 100% safety efficiency
- Consolidated Container Company specializes in custom blow-molded plastic packaging solutions
Production Supervisor
Millennium Mat
Suwanee, GA
10.2007 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Millennium Mat is a leading manufacturer of high-quality floor mats
- Focused on training and motivating team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Trained and supervised operators on proper press procedures, ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Motivated and guided team members to create a continuous improvement culture, enhancing operational efficiency
- Millennium Mat is a leading manufacturer of high-quality floor mats
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Chattahoochee Tech
Marietta, GASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Augusta University
Augusta, GASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Communication
- Manufacturing Operations
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Performance Metrics
- Safety Compliance
- Training and Development
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Product Improvement
- Problem solving
- Production efficiency
- Team leadership
- Operational excellence
- Team building
- Process optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Deviation Investigations
- Policy enforcement
- Conflict resolution techniques
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- Health And Safety
- Forklift Training
- Leadership Training
- Interview Techniques
- Workshop Certification
- Ball Boe
Personality Strengths
- Conventional
- Flexible
- Engaged
- Accommodating
- Composed
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Ball Corporation
05.2020 - 12.2024
Department Supervisor
Bekaert
02.2017 - 05.2020
Production Supervisor
Consolidated Container Company
05.2015 - 02.2017
Production Supervisor
Millennium Mat
10.2007 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Chattahoochee Tech
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Augusta University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Georgia Southern University