Valerie A Craddock

• Supervised daily manufacturing operations, prioritizing safety, quality, productivity, and waste control.
• Implemented strategies to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize operational waste.
• Coached employees on early detection of non-compliant products to prevent defects.
• Monitored performance metrics to ensure compliance with quality standards and operational goals.
• Managed workforce administration, including attendance tracking and production reporting.
• Updated production documentation and HMI screens in Spanish for improved clarity.
• Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge on best practices.
• Aligned employee roles with individual strengths to boost engagement and productivity.

• Achieved consistent production and quality targets by supervising daily weaving operations.
• Optimized productivity through effective management of loom allocation and style changes.
• Tracked performance with accurate production reports and efficiency metrics.
• Minimized loom downtime through collaboration with technicians.
• Enhanced efficiency by coaching warp crew and doffers on standard operating procedures.
• Ensured an accident-free environment through promotion of safety compliance.

• Diversity Training
• Green Belt
• Incident Investigation
• Inside Out Coaching
• Q Millennium
• Established long-term goals for department in line with overall business goals and objectives.
• Approved time off and work hours submissions for employees.
• Supervised employees to monitor daily production progress, safety and quality.
• Coached employees to enhance performance.
• Improved processes by identifying slow-downs and collaborating with employees to resolve.
• Supervised, evaluated 20 plus employees.
• Established solid working relationships with peers.
• Encouraged communication amongst employees therefore reducing the amount of slow and down time.
• Lead Development resulting in synergy amongst 3rd Shift

• Supervised successful team of 30 plus by communicating expectations, quickly resolving issues and delivering constructive feedback.
• Mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
• Worked collaboratively to enhance processes and implement the break schedule in a Kaizen Event.
• Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
• Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
• Achieved and surpassed production targets through effective staff management, task allocation and materials coordination.
• Averaged 174.2 PPLH in 2018, 160.0 PPLH goal in 2018
• Averaged 174.4 PPLH in 2019, 170.0 PPLH goal in 2019
• Updated Standard work for the Twisting and Heatset. Department

• Cultivated a high-performance culture by directing and motivating 20 employees.

Reduced tunnel burns and waste by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing strategies.

• Defined best practices and encouraged employee involvement in process enhancements.

• Cultivated strong working relationships with peers and employees through effective communication.
• Evaluated employee strengths to support applications for backup and leadership positions.
• Identified and resolved performance issues affecting team and business operations.
• Managed multiple yarn and product types while ensuring quality standards.
• Conducted safety meetings and ensured team compliance, achieving zero medical incidents in five years.

• Collaborated with supervisors and business leaders to strategize workflow and operations.
• Achieved 40% reduction in thread waste through process optimization.
• Realized 65% decrease in sweeps waste by implementing effective measures.
• Attained 37% reduction in single ply contamination via quality control initiatives.
• Generated daily inventory reports to monitor stock levels and trends.