SARAH GILLENWATER
Salem,Illinois
Summary
Energetic Supervisor is successful at motivating and building positive teAm dynAmics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to an open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to the company's success.I am a hard-working employee of North American Lighting, I am currently working as a Production Supervisor in Assembly. As an employee of North American Lighting, I think that I will make a great asset to your team. I can use the computer with the skills of all Microsoft Office, outlook, Plex, Kronos. I have been through Supervisor Boot Camp. I have had training in the following TWI training, JIT and CPR. I am a very good trainer, I understand people on all levels, and how to teach them the responsibilities that we all have as employees to make this the best possible company to work with. As a planner, I bring an understanding of organizational and planning skills. As a supervisor, I bring understanding and knowledge of how a department is run. I go above and beyond in everything that I do. I am not afraid to ask for help. I am looking to further my career here at North American Lighting. I am currently in rolled in SNHU to get my Bachler’s in Business Management/HR. I would love to be able to continue to better myself in North American Lighting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
McDonalds
Salem, Illinois
02.2000 - 02.2009
- As I held position as overnight manager
- The job consisted of watching all employees and over see job responsibilities
- Oversaw counting of money and doing deposits
- Responsible for making out schedules for all employees
- Did inventory, as this meant counting everything in the store daily
- Once counted I was responsible for ordering what was needed to run the store
- Responsible for giving breaks out to all the employees.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress, and activity levels
Operator
Schutt Sports
Salem, Illinois
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
Operator
North American Lighting
Salem, Illinois
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Material Handler
North American Lighting
Salem, Illinois
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
Cycle Counter
North American Lighting
Salem, Illinois
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Collected and disposed of damaged or out of date products in line with established procedures.
- Completed daily cycle counts of products, components and raw materials.
- Recommended products that met customer needs, emphasizing quality and usefulness.
- Maintained stock and replenished workstation products.
Production Control Planner
North American Lighting
Salem, Illinois
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Reviewed inventory stock and reordered to maintain supplies for production.
Team Leader
North American Lighting
Salem, Illinois
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
Software
Microsoft
01.2001 - 01.2010
- I attended Kaskaskia College and took the classes for, Office in 2007
- Windows XP Professional
- Outlook
- Plex
- Demand Caster
- Internet
- Apple's Mac OS
- Kronos
- Mach 2
Supervisor
North American Lighting
Salem, Illinois
07.2018 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Education
Associates - Business Management
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL2015
No Degree - CNA
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL03.2009
GED -
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL02.2006
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Performance improvement
- Daily workflow improvement
- Employee Evaluation
- Cash Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- I created a cart to improve training and was able to make rate in three days. The training cart is fully functional and is completely virtual with the ability to identify with the new younger crew that is coming in.
Timeline
Supervisor
North American Lighting
07.2018 - Current
Team Leader
North American Lighting
03.2017 - 07.2018
Production Control Planner
North American Lighting
08.2015 - 03.2017
Cycle Counter
North American Lighting
02.2014 - 03.2015
Material Handler
North American Lighting
01.2012 - 03.2014
Operator
North American Lighting
01.2010 - 12.2012
Operator
Schutt Sports
02.2009 - 11.2009
Software
Microsoft
01.2001 - 01.2010
Manager
McDonalds
02.2000 - 02.2009
Associates - Business Management
Kaskaskia College
No Degree - CNA
Kaskaskia College
GED -
Kaskaskia College