Stephanie Coovert
Versailles,KY
Summary
Results-driven Production Leader with extensive experience in manufacturing and lean practices. Proven ability to maintain safety and quality standards while optimizing production processes. Skilled in collaborating with teams to resolve issues and enhance efficiency. Committed to ensuring machinery operates at peak performance to deliver high-quality products.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrugator Supervisor
International Paper
Lexington, Kentucky
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised corrugator operations to ensure efficient production processes.
- Trained and supervised corrugator operators on equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to optimize performance.
- Managed team scheduling and workflow for optimal resource allocation.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure products met specifications and standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste levels.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential improvement opportunities in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Reviewed waste creation and employed improvements to decrease waste.
- Provided technical support to corrugator operators in order to ensure maximum productivity levels are maintained.
- Monitored production quality, safety standards, and machine performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in all operational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all OSHA regulations regarding safe operation of machinery in the plant environment.
- Held training sessions for staff to promote safety, efficiency and production procedure adherence.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization regarding common goals and issues related to corrugator operations.
- Coordinated with other departments in order to ensure that finished products were delivered on time.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss goals and objectives for the upcoming week or month.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production data including yields, downtime, labor hours.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies to ensure task completion.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Resolved any conflicts between workers within the department in a timely manner while ensuring that productivity was not impacted negatively.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Analyzed production data from previous shifts in order to identify areas of improvement or potential problems.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
Production Supervisor
Yokohama Industries Americas
Versailles, KY
01.2019 - 06.2025
- Responsible for supervising the activities of up to 78 production employees on 2nd shift engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function.
- Supervise all lines supporting Nissan.
- Reduced overtime by 90% in 2024 compared to 2023.
- Decreased labor dollars by 50% in 2024.
- Increased parts per manhour by 60% in 2024.
- Participated in Emergency Response Team activities to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Implemented safety methods and regulatory requirements to protect workers and the environment.
- Led the department’s safety focus through performing daily 5S audits, employee training, taking action, monthly safety audits, and monitoring employee behaviors to ensure they were safe.
- Updated and maintained training matrix and verifications.
- Used existing and planned approaches/methods for manufacturing products and product components.
- Monitored customer shipment requirements and scheduling runs of Rans.
- Worked closely with supervisors and production management to maintain level of daily shipments.
- Worked closely with engineers and maintenance to maintain equipment efficiency and operation.
- Assisted in planning shutdown procedures at Versailles plant to ensure smooth operations.
- Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing air conditioning and power steering parts.
Quality Production Technician
Yokohama Industries Americas
Versailles, KY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed various inspections and tests on products and materials throughout the manufacturing process according to applicable inspection standards, control plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Executed detailed inspections of all incoming materials from suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Performed setup inspections, dock audits, and layered process audits to enhance quality control and minimize internal scrap.
- Conducted comprehensive line checks across the entire plant to ensure quality standards were maintained.
- Coordinated communications with production operators, foremen, and supervisors to support efficient manufacturing processes.
- Interpreted drawings, blueprints, specifications, inspection standards and test methods accurately.
- Operated a variety of machines – optical compactor, micrometers, pin gauges, VMM, and CMM machines.
- Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing air conditioning and power steering parts.
Assembly Operator
Yokohama Industries Americas
Versailles, KY
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Maximized production by adhering to process flow procedures and meeting production standards.
- Operated machinery and handled equipment to enhance production efficiency.
- Maintained product quality through statistical methods, identifying and containing defective parts.
- Produced quality fittings and quality hose assemblies.
- Obtained certification in packing and inspection to ensure product quality and safety.
- Performed job duties in accordance with all company safety policies.
- Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing air conditioning and power steering parts.
Education
GED -
Woodford County High School
Versailles, KYSkills
- Production scheduling
- Scheduling
- Quality inspection
- Inspection
- Testing
- Safety compliance
- Safety Culture
- SPC
- Quality
- 5S
- Kaizen
- Process improvement
- Scrap Reduction
- Returns
- Rework
- PPAP
- SOPs
- Layered Process Audits
- Blueprint Reading
- CMM
- VMM
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Pin Gages
- Bore Gages
- Optical Comparators
- Keyence Machine
- Fara Arm
- Hand Tools
- Air Tools
- Band Saw
- Tube End Forming
- Roll Forming
- Cutters
- Braze Welding
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Team coordination
- Staff supervision
- Employee training
- Training
- Team collaboration
- Team communication
- Effective communication
- Maintaining reports
- Reporting data
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Syteline
- ADP
- Kronos
- Health and safety
- Maintaining reports
- Health and safety
Certification
- Lockout/Tagout Awareness Training and Certification
- Forklift Awareness Training
- Emergency Procedures Training
- SPCC - Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Awareness Training
- PPE Awareness and Usage Training
- QS-9000 Quality System Course
Strengths
Scheduling, Safety Culture, SPC, Quality, Training, Mentoring, 5S, Kaizen, Blueprint Reading, Inspection, Testing, Returns, Rework, PPAP, SOPs, Layered Process Audits, Scrap Reduction, CMM, VMM, Calipers, Micrometers, Pin Gages, Bore Gages, Optical Comparators, Keyence Machine, Fara Arm, Hand Tools (Wrenches, Ratchets, Cordless Drills, Torque Wrenches), Air Tools (Drills, Rivet Guns), Band Saw, Tube End Forming, Roll Forming, Cutters, Braze Welding, Syteline, ADP, Kronos, Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Corrugator Supervisor
International Paper
07.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Yokohama Industries Americas
01.2019 - 06.2025
Quality Production Technician
Yokohama Industries Americas
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assembly Operator
Yokohama Industries Americas
01.2005 - 01.2017
GED -
Woodford County High School