Samantha Frasher
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Production
SPM Oil & Gas (Caterpillar Company)
01.2023 - Current
- Lead daily operations across 1st and 2nd shifts, managing a team of 30+ employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
- Foster a safety-first culture through coaching, training, and consistent reinforcement of safe work practices.
- Partner closely with supply chain and distribution teams to support material flow, production readiness, and on-time delivery.
- Develop employees through hands-on coaching, cross-training, and performance management to improve team capability and flexibility.
- Drive team engagement and accountability through clear expectations and collaborative problem-solving.
- Contributed to achieving 95% of PBO goals, supporting consistent operational performance.
- Apply Lean principles to identify inefficiencies and improve flow within production processes.
- Key Contributions:
- Strengthened team versatility to adapt to changing production and material demands.
- Supported alignment between production output and downstream distribution needs.
Lean Practitioner
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Participated in Value Stream Mapping activities to better understand end-to-end material and process flow.
- Helped implement inventory reduction efforts, contributing to a $100K+ reduction in Hammer Union inventory within 6 months.
- Utilized root cause analysis and data-driven thinking to support process improvements.
Inventory Control Coordinator
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Managed inventory processes supporting manufacturing and distribution, including material movements, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy.
- Maintained FIFO practices and lot traceability, ensuring proper material rotation and compliance.
- Oversaw approximately $7M in inventory, supporting production continuity and minimizing delays.
- Coordinated with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain steady material flow.
- Provided support for inbound and outbound material processes, helping ensure timely delivery to internal and external customers.
- Trained material handlers on inventory procedures and system accuracy.
- Key Contributions:
- Improved inventory reliability and reduced disruptions to production.
- Built strong working relationships across operations, supply chain, and distribution teams.
Specialist | Schools Administrator
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinated training programs and scheduling for 200+ service members.
- Processed training requests and maintained readiness, achieving a 95% attendance rate.
- Developed strong organizational, planning, and accountability skills in a structured environment.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - undefined
Tarrant County College
Skills
- Team Leadership & Development
- Safety Culture & Accountability
- Inventory Management & Accuracy
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Operational Support for Material Flow & On-Time Delivery
Personal Information
Title: Production Leader | Lean Green Belt | Inventory & Operations Professional
Timeline
Lean Practitioner
01.2024 - 01.2025
Manager Production
SPM Oil & Gas (Caterpillar Company)
01.2023 - Current
Inventory Control Coordinator
01.2017 - 01.2023
Specialist | Schools Administrator
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - undefined
Tarrant County College
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of North Texas