Phyllis Szeliga
POTTSVILLE,PA
Summary
Engaging Production Manager with a proven track record at IWCO Direct, excelling in operations management and continuous improvement. Enhanced productivity by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions, while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills drove significant gains in quality and output, achieving high customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
IWCO Direct
Hamburg, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Production Supervisor
IWCO Direct
Hamburg, PA
04.1995 - 07.2023
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 50 production associates, overseeing production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on output rates.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
Education
High School Diploma - Academic
Pottsville Area High School
Pottsville, PA05.1981
Skills
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Safety management
- Root-cause analysis
- Production oversight
- Performance evaluation
- Manufacturing
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Lean manufacturing
- Strong leadership
- Optimizing production output
- Continuous improvement processes
- Operations auditing
- Workforce training
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Workflow management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Performance monitoring
Accomplishments
Contributed to restructuring and implementing Continuous improvement metrics.
Timeline
Production Manager
IWCO Direct
07.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
IWCO Direct
04.1995 - 07.2023
High School Diploma - Academic
Pottsville Area High School