Shari Waller
Collinsville,VA
Summary
Results-driven Lead Production Associate with years of experience in production operations and quality control. Expertise in workflow coordination, safety compliance, and team supervision, leading to improved productivity and training initiatives. Skilled in monitoring quality standards, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring operational efficiency in assembly line environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Production Associate
Nova Tech
Ridgeway, Virginia
03.2021 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily production operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflows to enhance production line efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold product standards.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues.
- Supervised team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Identified and resolved issues with equipment, supplies, or personnel.
- Monitored production line to verify compliance with quality and efficiency standards.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to manufacturing operations.
- Executed and coordinated employee training to meet quality requirements.
Care Giver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
Martinsville, Virginia
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in client homes.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Lead Machine Operator
Plygem Windows
Rocky Mount, Virginia
04.2010 - 10.2015
- Operated machinery for window production ensuring quality standards.
- Trained new operators on machine safety and operational procedures to enhance team compliance and operational readiness.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Worked closely with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet standards.
- Adjusted cutting speeds, feeds, tooling and work-holding devices to optimize machining operations.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during production processes.
- Operated and maintained a variety of machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, saws, and drill presses.
- Troubleshot machine malfunctions and executed repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop and implement process improvements, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Magna Vista High School
Ridgeway, VA06-2006
Skills
- Quality control
- Production metrics
- Workflow coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Equipment monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Safety rules enforcement
- Operational excellence
- Operations support
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation accuracy
- Visual management
Certification
CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Giver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
07.2022 - 01.2026
Lead Production Associate
Nova Tech
03.2021 - 02.2026
Lead Machine Operator
Plygem Windows
04.2010 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Magna Vista High School