Tabitha Walker
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong technical and mechanical knowledge, experienced in high-volume production environments. Proven track record in multi-tasking and organization to meet demanding targets. Effective team leader skilled in performance monitoring, delegation, and motivation. Committed to fostering collaboration and developing innovative solutions to address team needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler III
Stryker
Kalamazoo, Mi
03.2023 - Current
- Executed sub-assembly processes to enhance product readiness
- Facilitated employee training sessions to elevate team skills
- Quality Neptune3, Neptune S and Docker line
3rd Shift Floor supervisor
Festida Foods
Grand Rapids, Mi
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervised multiple chip production lines (4 lines) to ensure efficient workflow and production quality.
- Conducted quality inspections on production processes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Oversaw inventory accuracy to optimize stock levels and minimize shortages.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations to streamline movement of goods.
Training Manager
Unity Security
Kalamazoo, Mi
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Manage staff of 20 employees
- Partnered with local law enforcement and towing companies to improve incident response
- Consulted on shift reports to enhance operational awareness
- Ensured public safety through patrols and monitoring
- Security Control For 7 Apartment Complexes
Assistant Manager
Penguin Plumbing & Electric
Walla Walla, Wa
06.2001 - 01.2005
- Promoted initiatives that boosted employee engagement and morale
- Processed payroll for over [X] employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation
- Maintained accurate financial records to support budget planning and reporting
- Controlled order fulfillment and inventory levels
- Provided advice to customers as sales representative
- Store to store transfer
Education
General Educational Development -
Goldendale Community College
01-1997
Skills
- Assembly and production operations
- Quality assurance and inspection
- Production scheduling and workflow coordination
- Inventory tracking and SAP basics
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operation (certified)
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Problem solving
- Detail-oriented documentation
- Time management and multitasking
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Team leadership and coaching
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
Timeline
Assembler III
Stryker
03.2023 - Current
3rd Shift Floor supervisor
Festida Foods
11.2021 - 11.2022
Training Manager
Unity Security
10.2018 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager
Penguin Plumbing & Electric
06.2001 - 01.2005
General Educational Development -
Goldendale Community College