REBECCA HAMMESMITH
Napoleon,OH
Summary
Operations leader who has supported production flow, lean improvement work, and workforce planning across manufacturing and warehouse settings. Known for training teams, tracking inventory accuracy, using SAP-based processes, and improving quality, safety, and output through clear daily leadership.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Shift Leader
Sauder Woodworking Co..
Archbold, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised shipping warehouse staff and assigned daily loading and receiving tasks.
- Coordinated inbound freight, outbound shipments, and dock schedules to streamline warehouse operations.
- Trained new warehouse employees on picking, packing, labeling, and shipping procedures.
- Resolved warehouse issues and optimized workflows to meet daily shipping demands.
- Conducted inventory counts and aligned stock locations with warehouse records to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept accurate records for all shipments.
- Followed safety rules, equipment checks, and clean work areas across shipping bays.
Production Manager
Sauder Woodworking Co.
Archbold, OH
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Planned production operations while setting priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated production processing, distribution, and marketing activities for industrial organizations.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to improve quality while resolving product, process, and equipment issues.
- Assisted continuous improvement work in lean environment to boost quality, flow, and output.
- Tracked staff training and output, ensuring compliance and aligning with productivity and revenue goals.
- Strengthened communication among senior managers and floor supervisors, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
- Aligned business operations, merchandising plans, and staffing moves to optimize resource allocation.
Group Leader
Sauder Woodworking
Archbold, OH
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
Team Leader
Sauder Woodworking
Archbold, OH
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Motivated team to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Created clear roles and responsibilities for each member of the team based on strengths and weaknesses.
- Coached individuals to develop their technical knowledge as well as soft skills such as communication, teamwork.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in resolving conflicts between team members.
- Resolved problems and escalated high-level issues to supervisor within established timeframes.
- Cultivated an environment of trust, respect, collaboration, and accountability among the team members.
Packline Team Member
Sauder Woodworking
Archbold, Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Gained valuable experience in a fast-paced environment by quickly learning new processes, procedures, and systems.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, and team members.
- Performed opening and closing duties, including cleaning and maintaining 5s.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbold High School
Archbold01-1994
Skills
- Productivity Improvements
- Microsoft Word and Excell
- SAP Systems
- Financial acumen
- Business and operations analysis
- Safety management
- Lean manufacturing
- Process mapping
- Kaizen events
- Six sigma methodology
- Value stream mapping
- Developing metrics
- 5S methodology
- Standard work
Certification
- Franklin Covey leadership training
- Northwest Region Supervisory Skills
- EAP Supervisor Academy
- OSHA30
Timeline
Warehouse Shift Leader
Sauder Woodworking Co..
08.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Sauder Woodworking Co.
01.2020 - 08.2025
Group Leader
Sauder Woodworking
01.2015 - 01.2020
Team Leader
Sauder Woodworking
01.2007 - 01.2014
Packline Team Member
Sauder Woodworking
01.2005 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Archbold High School