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Sara VanderHorst

Toledo,OH

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 5 years.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Martin Technologies
11.2017 - Current
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 2760sq. ft. manufacturing plant.

Forklift Operator

FCA Chrysler
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using patients and experience

Forklift Driver

Exel
07.2006 - 03.2016
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 2760sq. ft. manufacturing plant.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodward High School
Toledo, OH
06.1995

Skills

  • Operational Standards
  • Conflict Resolution Tactics
  • KPI Tracking
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Job Assignments

Timeline

Operations Manager

Martin Technologies
11.2017 - Current

Forklift Operator

FCA Chrysler
06.2016 - 03.2017

Forklift Driver

Exel
07.2006 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Woodward High School

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