Michelle Oliva
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker/Production Line Leader
WALKENHORST'S
Cincinnati, OH, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Pick and pack customer orders
- Going into work knowing what is expected to be done for the day
- Meeting quotas
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies as needed.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
Production Manager
Vista Packaging & Logistics
Cincinnati, OH
06.2017 - 10.2023
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Standard Publishing Company
Cincinnati, OH
07.2011 - 05.2017
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
Education
Business Administration
Cincinnati College of Business
Cincinnati, OH07.2004
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley South High School
West Alexandria, OH05.1990
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Production Optimization
- Team Development
- Production Line Management
- Project Management
- Production Planning
- Safety Management
- Manufacturing
- Raw Materials Handling
- Customer-Centric
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Business Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Shift Checklists
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Staff Management
- Workforce Training
Timeline
Production Worker/Production Line Leader
WALKENHORST'S
10.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Vista Packaging & Logistics
06.2017 - 10.2023
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Standard Publishing Company
07.2011 - 05.2017
Business Administration
Cincinnati College of Business
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley South High School