Shannon Merrill
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Accomplished manufacturing professional with extensive experience in production management and team leadership. Currently seeking a supervisor position within a 25-mile radius, motivated by a desire for local employment due to family responsibilities. Strong focus on achieving operational excellence and fostering a collaborative work environment. Willing to discuss work schedule preferences while prioritizing competitive salary and benefits.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Gorilla Glue
Sharonville, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance, reporting maintenance needs without delay.
- Addressed production issues through effective communication with team members.
- Led a team of over 20 employees to achieve accurate task completion.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Production Supervisor
Threebond International, Inc.
Moraine, Ohio
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Resolved issues quickly with little or no supervision.
- Did production schedule and assigned operator job assignments.
- Supervised over 30 employees and was responsible for covering 5 departments.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas that needed improvement.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets, met all deadlines and customer ship dates while maintaining strict quality standards.
- Resolved production bottlenecks swiftly, applying problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations.
- Member of the Safety Committee.
- Member of KAIZEN team.
Quality Control Technician
Threebond International, Inc.
Moraine, Ohio
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Raw materials testing, documenting, and data entry.
- Inspected finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Reported all problems and quality concerns to management.
- Participated in internal and external audits. Made sure all necessary documents were in document control.
- Issued internal or formal corrective actions when warranted.
- Follow all ISO 14001 and 9001 standards.
- Issued notifications to customers when raw product issues are found that affect production.
- Use of laboratory tools (digital imaging, moisture balance, and torque testing machines) and precision measuring devices (calipers and viscometers).
Automated machine operator
Threebond International, Inc.
Moraine, Ohio
12.2006 - 01.2017
- Operated machinery for manufacturing automotive adhesives and sealants.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Education
Certified Universal - HVAC
Butler Tech
Fairfield Twp, Ohio07-2006
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, OH06-1989
Skills
- Machine operations
- Quality assurance expertise
- Laboratory testing
- 5S Methodology
- ISO Standards (14001/9001)
- Health and Safety compliant
- Continuous improvements
- Production scheduling
- Performance evaluation
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Good Documentation Practices
- Computer skills
Accomplishments
KAIZEN TEAM WINNER - Tokyo, Japan 2016
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Gorilla Glue
08.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Threebond International, Inc.
09.2020 - 05.2025
Quality Control Technician
Threebond International, Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2020
Automated machine operator
Threebond International, Inc.
12.2006 - 01.2017
Certified Universal - HVAC
Butler Tech
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School