Michelle Stalnaker
Elkton,MD
Summary
Dedicated and experienced 15-year W.L. Gore Associate committed to personal and professional development, as well as the growth of colleagues, all in support of Gore's overall success. Started at Gore on January 10th, 2010, as a Manufacturing Tech and progressed to roles such as Lead Trainer (since January 2016) and currently serve as an Area Leader (since January 2017). Gained diverse experiences including leading teams of over 20 Associates, working within a Quality System as a document approver, managing eLearn initiatives, serving as an Uberuser for MES systems, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong commitment to the business's goals and decisions, always prioritizing the best interests of both the business and fellow Associates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Leader DD&P Business
W.L Gore
10.2017 - Current
- Lead a Team of 15 Associates on 1st shift (42 across 3 shifts)
- Hiring Champion
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the business by sharing trends and best practices through leading daily LDM huddles.
- Mfg Approver in the quality system with all quality documents, Made SOP updates and drove them to implementation
- Set-up ILT in eLearn and executed training of Associates for all SOP updates, Participated in internal, customer, supplier audits.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Lead Trainer DD&P Business
W.L Gore
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Owned Creating and releasing mfg Work orders.
- Provided ongoing support and mentorship to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Managed a team of trainers, effectively delegating tasks and monitoring performance to maintain high-quality training delivery.
- Championed a shift towards blended learning approaches that combined face-to-face instruction along with following SOP's.
Manufacturing Tech
W.L Gore
01.2010 - 10.2016
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
- Followed detailed SOP’s work instructions (RSA’s) and Part Spec’s
- Sponsoring Associates
- Worked in both QSI and Agile quality systems.
- Helped investigate root cause for CC’s with QA’s
Skills
- Lean Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Time Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership skills
- Decision-Making
- Training and coaching
- Team Development
Timeline
Area Leader DD&P Business
W.L Gore
10.2017 - Current
Lead Trainer DD&P Business
W.L Gore
10.2016 - 10.2017
Manufacturing Tech
W.L Gore
01.2010 - 10.2016
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