Michelle Gavin
Westland
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in equipment maintenance and quality control. Proven track record of adhering to safety protocols, ensuring compliance, and effectively communicating with team members to meet production targets. Dynamic Mectron Operator with over 23 years of experience in machine operation and quality assurance. Skilled in training staff on safety and operational protocols, fostering teamwork, and maintaining production efficiency while upholding safety and quality standards. Results-driven professional known for strong attention to detail and effective communication. Experienced in managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments, ensuring product quality, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Mectron Operator
Lisi Automotive Hi VOL
Livonia
04.1999 - 06.2022
- Operated machinery to assemble automotive components efficiently.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance during production runs.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets.
- Monitored quality control processes to uphold product standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Conducted routine inspections of work area for cleanliness and safety compliance.
- Reported equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
- Followed production schedules to maintain workflow consistency in operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Production Worker
Unitog
Detroit
01.1995 - 04.1999
- Assisted team members in locating products quickly for order fulfillment.
- Process and fill garment orders New and Used.
- Sort and tag garments. Run a production sorting line. Hand folded and and machine fold garments.
Strockroom Supervisor
Industrial Laundry Inc
Detroit
03.1991 - 01.1995
- Supervised stockroom operations to ensure efficient workflow and organization.
- Managed inventory levels to support production demands and minimize shortages.
- Trained staff on proper handling of laundry equipment and safety protocols.
- Coordinated deliveries and shipments to maintain timely service for clients.
- Conducted regular audits of stockroom to verify accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management to streamline processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the stockroom environment.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Organized and maintained inventory levels in stockroom.
- Provided feedback to management about ways to improve stockroom operations.
- Worked closely with purchasing department staff to ensure timely ordering of supplies.
- Identified areas for improvement in order fulfillment processes and procedures.
- Monitored the accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Tags incoming garments dirty and clean for proper identification.
- Fill garment orders for customers.
Janitorial Worker
ServiceMaster
Bingham Farms
03.1987 - 02.1991
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms, break rooms, and common areas daily.
- Restocked cleaning supplies and maintained inventory levels for operations.
- Inspected facilities for cleanliness and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout shifts.
- Followed established safety procedures while using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Gathered and emptied trash cans and disposed of bags.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and break rooms, including sinks, toilets, counters, mirrors, and floors.
- Vacuum carpets in offices, hallways, lobbies, stairwells.
- Restock supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers.
- Sweep, mop, floors
- Maintain janitorial closets in a neat and organized manner.
- Sanitized and deep cleaned bathroom floors and surfaces.
- Follow established procedures for proper chemical use and storage.
- Dust furniture and wipe down surfaces throughout the facility.
- Monitored cleaning supply levels and requested reordering when inventory ran low.
- Dusted and wiped furniture and fixtures.
- Followed strict schedules, cleaning according to facility usage and room availability.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills06-1975
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Machine operation
- Routine inspections
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Training staff
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Production control management
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Deadline adherence
- Production procedures
- Valid Driver's license
- Efficient multitasking
- Machine setup
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality control processing
- Quality assurance
- Forklift operation
- Troubleshooting
- Production work
- Customer service
- Heavy lifting
- Incident reporting
- Multitasking capacity
Michelle Gavin
- I did not miss a day in 23 years except when my mom passed was never late for work in 23 years at Lisi Automotive. Very dependable.
Timeline
Mectron Operator
Lisi Automotive Hi VOL
04.1999 - 06.2022
Production Worker
Unitog
01.1995 - 04.1999
Strockroom Supervisor
Industrial Laundry Inc
03.1991 - 01.1995
Janitorial Worker
ServiceMaster
03.1987 - 02.1991
High School Diploma -
Oakland Community College