Virginia Hughes
Business Owner
Plainwell,MI
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in the manufacturing industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in leading and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner
Self-employeed
Plainwell, MI
04.2017 - Current
- Responded to emails
- Organized and updated schedules.
- Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to schedule appointments.
- Prepared estimates for customers.
- Prepared invoices and collected payment from customers
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Drive bucket truck to and from job.
- Operate skid steer.
- Operate chain saw to cut limbs into manageable pieces.
- Operate dump trailer
Receiving Clerk
Parker Hannifin
Otsego, Michigan
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Worked with inventory managers and unloaders to plan deliveries.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Mastered warehouse computer system and trained other team members in software operation.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Operated fork lift and powered hand equipment to manage incoming orders, organize deliveries and transfer packages to other departments.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Value Stream Leader
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Richland, MI
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Working with planners to meet customer needs.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
Material Handler
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Richland, MI
05.2010 - 07.2015
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Read production orders to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Delivered components to the product lines on a specific timed route.
- Retrieved extra components when needed.
- Cleared lines of finished goods.
Assembly Test and Repair
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Richland, MI
05.2005 - 08.2010
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Used air-powered hand tools to position and secure parts into specified openings.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks and used repair methods to immediately rectify assembly line issues.
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment to keep tools operational and detailed repair work in reports.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
- Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
Voluntary Tutor
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Plainwell, MI
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Production Line Lead
Perrigo
Allegan, MI
05.1995 - 05.2003
- Running batches of product on a production line.
- Packaging product.
- Following SOP’s and CGMP’s.
- Schedule crew to the line.
- Perform washes on equipment.
- Reconcile batches after a customer order was complete.
- Performing a customer changeover and inspecting the line for foreign matter.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Maintained discipline through enforcement of company policies.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Education
Diploma - Otsego High
01.1985 - 01.1989
Skills
Preventive measures
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Receiving Clerk
Parker Hannifin
05.2018 - 04.2022
Business Owner
Self-employeed
04.2017 - Current
Value Stream Leader
Parker Hannifin Corp.
04.2015 - 06.2018
Material Handler
Parker Hannifin Corp.
05.2010 - 07.2015
Assembly Test and Repair
Parker Hannifin Corp.
05.2005 - 08.2010
Voluntary Tutor
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
05.2003 - 05.2005
Production Line Lead
Perrigo
05.1995 - 05.2003
Diploma - Otsego High
01.1985 - 01.1989
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