Worked 41 years at Abbott/Hospira/Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Sadie Arrington
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Dynamic Production Group Leader at Abbotts Laboratories with a proven track record in process improvement and team management. Expert in optimizing workflows and enhancing product quality, while fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in safety monitoring and employee training, achieving significant reductions in downtime and material waste.
Overview
2026
2026
Work History
Production Group Leader
Abbotts Laboratories/Hospira
- Oversaw production workflows, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated team efforts to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce downtime.
- Mentored junior staff on operational procedures and best practices in production.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and product quality.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely supply of materials for production runs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with organizational objectives.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget constraints.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a seamless end-to-end supply chain process, enhancing overall company efficiency.
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Production Line Coordinator
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
06.2018 - 11.2025
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure production schedules met quality standards.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored workflow efficiency and identified areas for process improvement.
- Implemented inventory management practices, reducing material waste by optimizing usage.
- Conducted regular audits on equipment functionality to maintain safety compliance.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance team productivity and consistency in tasks.
- Coordinated, planned, and delegated daily work activities to staff.
- Adhered strictly to industry regulations, ensuring all safety standards were met and maintaining a clean work environment for staff.
- Monitored, recorded and tracked production progress to meet aggressive production quotas.
- Monitored and managed production and line schedules.
- Oversaw materials management during production runs, guaranteeing sufficient supplies were available at all times without overstocking.
- Effectively resolved conflicts among team members when they arose, promoting a healthy work atmosphere and minimizing disruptions to productivity.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Provided training to new hires on line coordination duties, facilitating smooth integration into the workforce.
- Communicated with line workers and team leads to achieve quality and production goals.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling, resource allocation, and team management.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Education
No Degree - Income Maintenance
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NCHigh School Diploma - Marh Accounting Science English
Rocky Mount Senior High School
Rocky Mount, NC06.1975
Skills
- Team management
- Collaborative mindset
- Customer focus
- Employee training
- Production planning
- Team motivation
- Employee motivation
- Worker training
- Safety monitoring
- Work scheduling
- Process improvement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and communication
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and coordination
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following instructions
Accomplishments
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Timeline
Production Line Coordinator
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
06.2018 - 11.2025
Production Group Leader
Abbotts Laboratories/Hospira
No Degree - Income Maintenance
Nash Community College
High School Diploma - Marh Accounting Science English
Rocky Mount Senior High School