Teresa Valvano
Summary
Skilled production worker with background in diverse manufacturing environments. Possess strong understanding of production processes and quality control measures, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot most issues and implement process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and contributing positively to team dynamics.
All while possessing strong leadership skills and a very good work ethic. I am a very loyal and hardworking employee that just wants to make enough money to take care of her family.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Manufacturer
Spunstrand
Wallace, Idaho
08.2005 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in optimizing production workflows.
- Implemented quality control measures that improved product consistency.
- Trained other employees in all areas resulting in continuous improvement and skill development within the team.
- Developed and maintained production schedules, meeting ship dates.
- Twice weekly meetings with engineering and all other leads in our factory and sales to streamline manufacturing processes, resulting in significant reduction in production errors.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring availability also while reducing excess stock.
- Maintained accurate records of all materials used in the production process in my department.
- Reviewed work orders and prepared items for shipment according to specifications provided by customers.
- Inspected finished goods prior to shipment and ensured they met quality standards.
- Developed and implemented production plans to meet customer demand.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency throughout the entire production cycle.
- Adjusted functional parts of fiberglass pipe with hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straight edges.
- Trained new employees on proper use of machines, safety procedures, and job requirements.
- Provided guidance on complex tasks or projects as needed by other team members.
- Coordinated activities between different departments involved in the production process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues that arose during the manufacturing process.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Cager
Us Silver and Gold (Galena)
Wallace, ID
09.2023 - 12.2025
- It was my responsibility to get the guys down to the levels they were working on.
- Taking and removing supplies as needed to all of the levels and stations.
- Once a week I moved down powder and put it away.
- Operating the man trains to get guys and supplies where they were needed.
- Practicing safety procedures at all times.
- Removing the muck and waste from any and all available pockets to the surface so it could go to the mill.
- Breaking the rock in the grizzlies if the guys were too busy to do so.
- Problem solving any too large rocks, metal, or wood etc. that would get stuck in the gates in the pockets where I pulled the muck and doing so without loosing production.
- Blasting any obstacles from those same gates or pockets.
- Multiple training on safety and MSHA
- Training of multiple employees on caging.
- I was responsible for paying attention to where everyone was at all times and bringing all the guys up safely at the end of their shifts as well.
Education
Bonners Ferry High School
Bonners Ferry, IDSkills
- Quality control
- Employee training
- Production scheduling
- Inventory
- Work order review
- Shipment inspection
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Reading and following Blueprints
- Forklift operation
- MSHA compliance
- Waste management
- Continuous improvement
- Production logging
- Priority management
- Workplace safety
- Production planning
- Manufacturing operations
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Task prioritization
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and coordination
- Team leading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cager
Us Silver and Gold (Galena)
09.2023 - 12.2025
Lead Manufacturer
Spunstrand
08.2005 - Current
Bonners Ferry High School