Shameka Dawson
Canton,OH
Summary
Accomplished Production Team Lead skilled in coordinating production activities and developing team capabilities. Adept at ensuring health and safety compliance while achieving workflow optimization and quality control.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Team Lead
Kraft Heinz
Massillon, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily production activities to ensure timely workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained team members on operational processes and equipment usage for improved efficiency.
- Monitored production quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain consistency.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supply levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- Documented production reports, ensuring accuracy for compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Contributed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment in accordance with health guidelines.
Warehouse Administrator
Union Metals Inc
Canton, OH
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations, optimizing workflow efficiency and accuracy.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure warehouse environment for all personnel.
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, enhancing team productivity and compliance with standards.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory to identify variances and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and reduce lead times.
- Developed documentation for standard operating procedures, facilitating consistency in warehouse operations.
- Managed daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment.
Production Supervisor
Hendrickson
North Canton, OH
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on effective manufacturing processes and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated production schedules, aligning resources to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas for quality enhancement and compliance adherence.
- Facilitated communication between departments, promoting teamwork and problem-solving initiatives.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Managed team of 20-30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Education
GED -
Canton City Schools
Canton No Degree - Business Management
Stark State College
Canton, OH07-2026
Skills
- Manufacturing experience
- Training and mentoring
- Standard operating procedures
- Health and safety compliance
- Team development
- Manufacturing background
- Workflow optimization
- Work scheduling
- Team motivation
- Continuous improvements
- Quality control
Certification
Osha 30
Timeline
Production Team Lead
Kraft Heinz
08.2025 - Current
Warehouse Administrator
Union Metals Inc
01.2024 - 08.2025
Production Supervisor
Hendrickson
06.2021 - 01.2024
GED -
Canton City Schools
No Degree - Business Management
Stark State College