Misty Kerby
Medaryville,IN
Summary
Dynamic Production Line Leader at Knox Fertilizer with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing defects through quality control and lean manufacturing principles. Skilled in team management and training, I foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Line Leader
Knox Fertilizer
Knox, IN
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational processes and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product consistency and reduce defects.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, ensuring a secure environment for all team members.
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
- Maintained high-quality standards by closely monitoring production line outputs and identifying areas for improvement.
- Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
- Resolved conflicts among team members professionally, helping maintain a positive working atmosphere conducive to productivity enhancement efforts.
- Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, regularly reviewing processes and procedures to identify areas of opportunity for growth.
- Utilized lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, optimize resources, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Trained line workers in hanging and sealing bags, and what to do and not do with extra material.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and regular equipment inspections.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Judson San-Pierre High School
North Judson, IN05.2000
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Production tracking
- Quality control
- Production goal tracking
- Equipment monitoring
- Cost reduction
- Machine operation
- Machine maintenance
- Standard operating procedures
- Team management
- Forklift operation
- Waste minimization
- Product inspection
- Continuous improvements
- Team Training
- Quality control guidelines
- Safety procedures
- Work order analysis
- Active listening
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Relationship building
- Operational efficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Self motivation
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Production Line Leader
Knox Fertilizer
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Judson San-Pierre High School