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Sarah Cash

Rickman,TN

Summary

Adaptable and enterprising Lead/Supervisor with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Reliable Shift Leader with 16 years in pharmaceutical industry. Excellent motivational leader successfully communicates duties and tasks. Seasoned Shift Supervisor ready to meet any business demand with strong industry knowledge and natural leadership talents. Top-notch relationship-builder, articulate communicator and decisive manager with four years of experience. Dedicated to enabling team members to exceed business targets.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Cookeville, TN
04.2019 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Effectively supervised staff of 50 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Evaluated employee performance on quarterly basis and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Optimized processes and supervised 50 employees.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Label Department Lead

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Cookeville, TN
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
  • Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
  • Oversaw label department staff to cover for other department leaders.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.

Team Lead

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Cookeville, TN
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
  • Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.

Quality Control Technician

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Cookeville, TN
04.2008 - 04.2013
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.

Automatic Line Tech

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
Cookeville, TN
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
  • Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
  • Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
  • Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley View High School
Ontario, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Technical Proficiency
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Job Assignments
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Shift Work
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Team Meetings
  • Station Preparation
  • Team Member Motivation
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Personnel Counseling
  • Effective Listening and Communication
  • Productivity Performance
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Performance Goals
  • Employee Performance Reviews

Timeline

Shift Lead

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
04.2019 - Current

Label Department Lead

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2019

Team Lead

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
04.2013 - 04.2017

Quality Control Technician

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
04.2008 - 04.2013

Automatic Line Tech

Aphena Pharma Solutions Inc.
04.2006 - 04.2008

High School Diploma -

Valley View High School
Sarah Cash