VICTORIA IRELAND
West Allis,WI
Summary
Most of my history is working with machines and more recently teaching others to efficiently work with machines. I am a hard worker that will get the job done.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Batch by Wisconsin Hemp Scientific
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Production Lead
MGS Manufacturing Group
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Sustained tour-ready production line through continuous and effective housekeeping plans.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Machine operator
VandeWalles Candies
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Read a recipe to cook the varying flavors of caramel
- Keep track of phone, store, and online orders to fill and ship on time
- Ensure the proper wrap is on the machine for wrapping caramel
- Organize the 'caramel run' in its entirety
- Disassemble the wrapper and clean pieces after the run
- Identify and fix any problems with any of the machines involved in the caramel run
- Preventative maintenance and greasing nightly.
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Serve food to customers
- Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary
- Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using POS system
- Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas
- Notify kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.
Machine Operator
Site Staffing (various placements)
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
- Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams
- Attach identification labels to finished packaged items
- Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, or labels.
Machine Operator
Hatch Staffing/Black Bear Bottling
10.2006 - 12.2007
- Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects
- Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications
- Examine, inspect, and measure finished products to verify conformance to specifications
- Read rolling orders, manifests, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures
- Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
Supply
US Army
01.2004 - 11.2007
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
- Compare products and prices per unit and determine the most affordable options for purchase
- Perform yearly inventory of all items, including items that have been issued to soldiers
- General office duties.
Skills
- Punctual and hard-working employee
- Maintain steady work pace throughout the day; able to keep busy when workload low
- Independent worker; excel with minimal supervision
- Quick learner; able to catch on to new tasks right away
Timeline
Production Lead
Batch by Wisconsin Hemp Scientific
05.2023 - 03.2024
Production Lead
MGS Manufacturing Group
07.2018 - 04.2022
Machine operator
VandeWalles Candies
12.2016 - 03.2018
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2015 - 01.2016
Machine Operator
Site Staffing (various placements)
09.2014 - 09.2015
Machine Operator
Hatch Staffing/Black Bear Bottling
10.2006 - 12.2007
Supply
US Army
01.2004 - 11.2007
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