Tara Zapala
La Porte,IN
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Pratt Industries, adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity. Skilled in inventory management and training teams, I consistently achieved high-quality standards and resolved operational challenges swiftly, ensuring deadlines were met while fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Pratt Industries Llc
07.2022 - Current
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Ability to produce high quality welds with minimal defects.
- Keeps stock of all materials and orders to ensure deadlines are met.
Forklift Operator
PPA Industries
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laporte Highschool
La Porte, INBachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Ivy Tech
Valparaiso, IN12-2025
Skills
- Production and processing
- Schedule management
- Workflow optimization
- Inventory management
- Training and mentoring
Certification
stick and MIG
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Pratt Industries Llc
07.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
PPA Industries
09.2017 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Laporte Highschool
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Ivy Tech