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Sara Graves

Kenton,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Manager successful in building and motivating dynamic teams while cultivating company culture comfortable for staff and highly productive. Motivated team leader driven to cut company costs and boost revenue through innovative management and sales techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Amazon
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
  • Ensured appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands.
  • Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for the warehouse team.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
  • Directed receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance services.
  • Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
  • Performed regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and personnel safety practices.
  • Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
  • Developed plans for reorganizing storage areas as necessary based on product volume changes.
  • Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
  • Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
  • Evaluated existing processes for cost savings opportunities.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
  • Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
  • Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
  • Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
  • Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
  • Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
  • Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
  • Evaluated employee performance and prepared performance appraisals.

Cup Packer/Boxer

Graphic Packaging International
Kenton, Ohio
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Inspected cup packs for quality assurance and removed defective cups.
  • Labelled and sealed boxes with company logo as per instructions.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Monitored production process to ensure that the specified quantity of cups was produced in time.
  • Reported any malfunctions or issues with equipment to supervisor immediately.
  • Organized supplies and materials needed for packing operations efficiently and timely.
  • Assisted in setting up cup packing lines ensuring proper functioning of all components in the line.
  • Followed established guidelines while packing cups into cartons and boxes without compromising quality standards.
  • Stacked filled containers onto pallets for shipment in accordance with customer orders.
  • Performed regular maintenance on machines used during cup packing operations including lubrication and cleaning.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols at all times when working on the production floor.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding food safety, sanitation practices and other standards applicable in the industry.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during shift changes.
  • Prepared reports related to daily production activities such as number of units packed.
  • Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
  • Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
  • Adhered to product safety and hygiene guidelines for health and regulatory compliance.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
  • Reported safety or workflow concerns to leadership for further investigation.
  • Assisted in line changeovers and returned raw material to stock.
  • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • Loaded finished products onto carts or pallets for delivery or storage purposes.

Production Staff, Equipment

Honda
East Liberty, Ohio
06.2013 - 11.2022
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Performed daily safety checks on robots and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
  • Monitored robot performance for any malfunctions or errors, and troubleshot accordingly.
  • Calibrated robot sensors and adjusted parameters in order to optimize production cycles.
  • Developed test plans to evaluate the accuracy of robotic processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2022

Skills

  • Controlling costs
  • Order Management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Operations Management

Affiliations

  • Flower and vegetable gardener
  • Lover of language, working on learning Spanish

Timeline

Area Manager

Amazon
09.2023 - Current

Cup Packer/Boxer

Graphic Packaging International
12.2022 - 09.2023

Production Staff, Equipment

Honda
06.2013 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources

Western Governors University

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