Opal Bower
Frankfort,IN
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Production Supervisor
Tenneco Inc
Frankfort, IN
01.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
Set Up Operator
Federal-Mogul/Tenneco INC
Frankfort, IN
03.1992 - Current
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure accuracy of production.
- Check work pieces for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, templates and other measuring instruments.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Troubleshoot problems that arise during operation of machinery.
- Test completed work pieces to ensure that they meet specifications using appropriate measuring instruments.
- Record operational data in prescribed forms or logbooks including details such as settings used, production times.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used in production processes.
- Unload finished products from machinery.
- Operate hoists or cranes to move heavy objects within the facility.
- Clean machines prior to use by removing chips or debris from working areas.
- Train new employees on the proper use of set-up equipment.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Provide input on improving productivity through better setup techniques or improved tooling designs.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rossville Jr.-Senior High School
Rossville, IN05-1984
Skills
- Quality Control
- Schedule Management
- Assembly and production
- Audit management
- Continuous Improvement
- Materials Handling
- Production target management
- Worker Training
- Schedule oversight
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Logistics
- Staff Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Materials Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations and Production Supervisor
Tenneco Inc
01.2014 - Current
Set Up Operator
Federal-Mogul/Tenneco INC
03.1992 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rossville Jr.-Senior High School