Summary
Work History
Education
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Key Qualifications
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Samantha Cleaver

Mableton,GA

Summary

Proactive Manufacturing Manager with 10 years of beverage supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and ensuring quality products through detail-oriented inspections. Effective at introducing modern computer and organizational systems for efficient production methods.

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

Pepsico
  • Develop and implement safety, quality, and environmental projects to meet the needs for compliance, continuous improvement, and remediation
  • Uses strong oral and written communications skills to effectively convey project progress and results
  • An ability to lead groups in creating and refining ideas or solutions to problems, communicating the benefits of change, and keeping related projects on track.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
  • Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Pepsico
  • Implemented a new system for calculating case counts for multi-filler production runs to reduce calculation errors.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that prevented future recurrence of similar problems.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering trust and transparency throughout the organization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals and optimize workflow.

SC Supervisor

Pepsico
  • Manage roll outs of WMS(Warehouse Management System) in other PepsiCo Facilities.
  • Facilitated process improvements by conducting root cause analyses on non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
  • Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
  • Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.

Warehouse Supervisor

Coca-Cola Consolidated
  • Led Six Sigma and Rapid Improvement Workshop (RIW) projects
  • Provided necessary on the job training and developed employees
  • Contributed to the development of an effective work force by assigning, directing and motivating employees utilizing defined and documented processes
  • Actively participated in the company based On Boarding program focused directly to the retention success of all new-hire associates.

Education

Bachelor Of Business Management -

Indiana Tech
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Manufacturing Technologies
  • Customer Support
  • Strategic thinker
  • Production procedures

Key Qualifications

  • Process Reengineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Leadership
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Lean Six Sigma

References

  • Richard Ward, (252) 315-1720
  • Joshua Boston, (678) 201-7610

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

Pepsico

Manufacturing Supervisor

Pepsico

SC Supervisor

Pepsico

Warehouse Supervisor

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Bachelor Of Business Management -

Indiana Tech
Samantha Cleaver