Terri Farley
Production Supervisor
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shift Production Supervisor
KraftHeinz Food
Winchester, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Held daily team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Departmental Sr. Team Leader of Meat Products
Hormel Foods Corp
Atlanta , GA
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Managed staff, training and supervision.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Managed team of 85 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Relief Supervisor
Hormel Foods Corp
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Production Supervisor
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
03.2017 - 04.2020
- To follow-up on implementation of company standards for products and processes during shift responsibilities.
- Supervise the entire production operation, shifts, lines and or other related functions.
- Assist in staffing and training of production line crew.
- Assist in maintaining the standard formulas and production operating procedures.
- Ensure a safe operation, complying with the corporate.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Prevention program and following safe work practices.
- Comply with all labor contracts.
- Make sure that all equipment is maintained.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Cooperate with engineering and sanitation departments in required maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Complete and maintain all company standard process & compliance records.
- Ensure that quality product is consistently provided to Sales and coordinate with the transportation department to ensure “On Time” delivery of products.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products and increased brand awareness.
Team Leader
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Reported directly to production supervisor.
- Maintain production on finishing end.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Trained operators on baggers, wrappers, code daters,
- CCP, combi, depositor, fryer, injector, tumbler, oven,
- Mixer, icing, cream etc..
- Execute all duties assigned and meet deadlines
- Oversee more than 85 employees
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Process Lead
Snyder's-Lance
Columbus, GA
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Developed automation tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and free up labor hours for other needs.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building, and testing prototypes and products.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
- Monitored tool use and performed repairs.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Conducted statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
- Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
- Developed systems of organization and efficiency to increase production by 35%.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Observed safety practices and upheld standards.
- Routine operation of equipment including inspection, cleaning, and maintenance in accordance with operational instructions
- Documentation of routine manufacturing processes
- Reporting of data to senior colleagues
- Close adherence to internal SOPs and external regulations
- Quick and effective diagnosis of routine checks in process
- Confidence and abilities to troubleshoot problems
- Awareness of when to involve senior staff in more complex problems.
- Established and managed trial projects to deploy updated processes.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
- Scheduled appropriate number of employees to complete production line tasks.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Education
Meat Science
Minneota, MN2022
Diploma - Accounting
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA2005
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, GA1991
Nutrition
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 06.2016 - 03.2017
Hostess Brands Baking And Pastry School
MN 03.2020 - 12.2023
Skills
- Union Knowledge
- Time Study (IE)
- USDA
- FDA
- OSHA
- Multivac Training
- Injection
- Molding
- RTE
- Fryers
- Baggers
- Wrappers
- Lean
- 5S
- HACCP
- SOP's
- GMP's
- AS400
- Oracle
- SAP's software
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Analytical Thinking
- Growth Plans
- Customer Satisfaction
- P&L Administration
- Data Accuracy
- Efficiency Estimation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Control Measures
- Improve Performance
- Manage Operations
- Sales Promotion
- Financial Reporting
- Operational Efficiency
- Process and Procedure Refinement
- Payroll Administration
- Budget Controls
- Strategic Vision
- Content Workflow
- Project Workflow Management
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Safety Regulations
- Process Evaluations
- Develop Policies
- Employee Evaluation
- Quality Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Waste Management and Reduction
- Corrective Actions
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Shift Production Supervisor
KraftHeinz Food
07.2023 - Current
Departmental Sr. Team Leader of Meat Products
Hormel Foods Corp
04.2020 - 07.2023
Relief Supervisor
Hormel Foods Corp
04.2020 - 11.2020
Hostess Brands Baking And Pastry School
03.2020 - 12.2023
Production Supervisor
Hostess Brands
03.2017 - 04.2020
Team Leader
Hostess Brands
07.2016 - 03.2017
Nutrition
University of Georgia
06.2016 - 03.2017
Process Lead
Snyder's-Lance
06.2013 - 07.2016
Meat Science
Diploma - Accounting
Columbus Technical College
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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