SHERIE HILTON
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven strategic leader with extensive experience in food manufacturing and packaging. Skilled in managing complex machinery, optimizing production processes, and leading diverse teams to achieve high-quality and cost-effective outcomes. Proven ability to enforce strict quality standards, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and drive operational excellence while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Honey Mama’s
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Lead and manage a large, diverse production and packaging team, ensuring high levels of efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Enforce strict adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food) quality controls and industry standards to maintain product safety and consistency.
- Continuously monitor labor costs, production expenses, and resource allocation to optimize operational budgets and increase profitability.
- Proactively reduce downtime by troubleshooting and resolving issues with custom and complex machinery, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Oversee the implementation of new machinery, working closely with engineers and vendors to ensure seamless integration and optimized performance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting teamwork, accountability, and innovation throughout the production floor.
- Drive career development initiatives for direct reports, providing training, mentorship, and performance feedback to support career growth and skill development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including engineering, logistics, and quality control, to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company goals.
- Forklift certified
Production Supervisor
Relay Resources
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed food production and packaging operations, overseeing multiple clean rooms and projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
- Supervised and mentored a diverse workforce, including individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Ensured the efficient flow of production by coordinating tasks, monitoring schedules, and managing staffing levels across various projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintained adherence to food safety and quality standards (including HACCP and GMP), ensuring the integrity and safety of all products produced.
- Fostered a culture of compassion, patience, and understanding, while balancing the need to meet production goals and maintain a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with other departments, including HR and quality control, to ensure smooth operations and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed daily operational reporting, including production metrics, quality assurance results, and staffing performance, ensuring that all objectives were met.
- Managed and trained employees on correct practices in PackManager, ensuring they could start jobs, input production data, and complete reconciliations.
- Forklift certified
Production Supervisor
DePaul Industries
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised production line workers, assigning daily tasks and ensuring production goals were met.
- Managed staffing levels, break schedules, employee discipline, and resolved payroll/time issues.
- Handled general employee relations and HR functions, including conflict resolution and training.
Production Lead
DePaul Industries
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised production employees to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Assisted production group leaders with daily operations and reporting issues.
- Analyzed and resolved work-related problems using traditional and creative methods.
Production Worker
DePaul Industries
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted in various production tasks, ensuring quality control and adherence to production and quality standards.
Quality Control Employee
Dryper Inc.
01.1989 - 01.2000
- Monitored and maintained product quality standards for a leading brand in the diaper industry.
- Conducted routine inspections of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the inspection process.
- Worked closely with supervisors and managers to identify opportunities for process improvement and increase overall product quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Vancouver High
Vancouver, WA06-1984
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Operational efficiency management
- Team leadership
- Efficient production scheduling
- Independently motivated
- Inventory management
- GMP implementation experience
- Analytical problem solving
- Experience with HAASP
- Strong attention to detail
- Prioritization and scheduling
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Production Manager
Honey Mama’s
01.2020 - 01.2025
Production Supervisor
Relay Resources
07.2016 - 05.2019
Production Supervisor
DePaul Industries
01.2013 - 01.2016
Production Lead
DePaul Industries
01.2010 - 01.2012
Production Worker
DePaul Industries
01.2008 - 01.2009
Quality Control Employee
Dryper Inc.
01.1989 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Fort Vancouver High