SHERRY OLMSTEAD
Battle Creek,Michigan
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Supervisor skilled in quality assurance and safety training. Known for effective problem-solving and team coordination, ready to drive operational success and exceed production goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Prairie Farms Dairy
Battle Creek, MI
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated team schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for maintenance needs.
- Facilitated communication between departments for smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Production Supervisor
Magna International Corporation
Battle Creek, MI
02.2016 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated team schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for maintenance needs.
- Facilitated communication between departments for smooth operations.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
Team Leader
Meridian Magnesium
Eaton Rapids, Michigan
07.2000 - 02.2016
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Led team in daily production scheduling and workflow management.
- Oversaw quality control processes to ensure product standards.
- Coordinated maintenance of manufacturing equipment and tools.
- Assisted in developing training programs for new employees.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply chain logistics.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leslie High School
Leslie, MISkills
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Data reporting
- Workforce scheduling
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Performance review
- Staff development
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Workflow optimization
- Scheduling coordination
- Training and mentoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Prairie Farms Dairy
08.2023 - 12.2025
Production Supervisor
Magna International Corporation
02.2016 - 08.2023
Team Leader
Meridian Magnesium
07.2000 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Leslie High School