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Nikisha Armour

Gainesville,GA

Summary

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation and compliance. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve goals. Enthusiastic Production Lead with almost 2 years of experience managing 1 department,3 shifts and 9 line lead associates. Talented at workflow oversight, leading coaching workers. Decisive leader with clear direction and excellent problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Production Manager

Mars Wrigley / Randstad
Gainesville, GA
04.2021 - Current
  • Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
  • Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
  • Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
  • Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.

Office Manager and Sales

CAG Lumber
Gainesville, GA
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
  • Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of 10 and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
  • Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Coordinated with office head to establish and monitor operating budget.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures and scaled for growth.
  • Assisted marketing department in planning client functions.
  • Planned and executed company events such as year-end holiday party, meetings and staff mixers to promote office morale and cohesion.
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
  • Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.

Production Line Leader

Spherion, Kings Hawaiian
Oakwood, GA
04.2014 - 10.2014
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Trained line workers for production work.
  • Operated light-duty bench and floor-type machine tools and automation equipment.
  • Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
  • Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.

Hairstylist

DASS
Buford, GA
03.2006 - 03.2008
  • Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired result, while maintaining hair health.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize risk and cross-contamination.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Performed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.

CNA/LPN(not Licensed)

Comprehensive Nursing Care
Gainesville, GA
06.1998 - 03.2006
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

Associate of Arts - Master Cosmetology

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
Gainesville Ga
08.2005

GED -

Adult Learning Center
Gainesville, GA
2004

Skills

  • Team management
  • Safety and compliance
  • Staff Leadership And Supervision
  • Problem resolution
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Workflow planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Forklift Operation
  • Strong Math Aptitude
  • Production targets
  • Quality assurance
  • Assembly and production

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • Walkie stacker pallet jack

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Manager

Mars Wrigley / Randstad
04.2021 - Current

Office Manager and Sales

CAG Lumber
12.2018 - 05.2021

Production Line Leader

Spherion, Kings Hawaiian
04.2014 - 10.2014

Hairstylist

DASS
03.2006 - 03.2008

CNA/LPN(not Licensed)

Comprehensive Nursing Care
06.1998 - 03.2006

Associate of Arts - Master Cosmetology

Georgia Institute of Cosmetology

GED -

Adult Learning Center

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