WHITNEY TYSON
Production Manager
Johnston City,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at Aisin Manufacturing Illinois, I excel in driving operations and continuous improvement, leveraging skills in IATF 19649 auditing and workforce management. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing efficiency and problem-solving, I am adept at leading teams to exceed production goals while maintaining quality standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Order Processing
Ieso, Holdings/nuEra Cannabis
Murphysboro, IL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Lead a team of two team leaders and nine team members
- Oversaw vault, order processing, quality, manifests and invoices
- Lead weekly vault inventory and reconciliation
- Created and monitored team metrics
- Completed audits weekly with Illinois Department of Agriculture and monthly with Illinois State Police
- Monitored daily truck schedule, shipment schedule and production to meet demand
- Daily communication with other department directors to facilitate desired production goals
Manager, Order Processing
Ieso, LLC
Murphysboro, IL
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw training of new team members
- Assisted with weekly vault inventory and reconciliation
- Assisted team members with resolution of production issues
- Used Leaf Trade and Biotrack to create and print barcodes for dispensary orders
- Used Leaf Trade and Biotrack to manifest and invoice shipments
Packaging Specialist, Order Processing
Ieso, LLC
Murphysboro, IL
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Acquired necessary and correct product from vault to fulfill customer orders
- Correctly labeled product and package for shipment
- Verified quality of product for shipment
- Used Leaf Trade and Biotrack to create and print barcodes for dispensary orders
- Used Leaf Trade and Biotrack to manifest and invoice shipments
- Maintained clean and organized workspace
- Counted and maintained inventory daily
- Worked quickly and efficiently to meet customer and shipping demands
- Completed tasks based on direction from supervisor
- Passed background check and acquired Illinois Department of Agriculture agent certification
Section Manager QC, RI and Supplier Development
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
Marion, IL
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency
- Managed three Assistant Managers, seven Advisors and 75-150 team members across three shifts
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet schedule parameters
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement
- Compared costs to budgetary guidelines and adjusted variables to achieve budget compliance
- Managed project technical, schedule, quality and cost risk factors to facilitate completion while minimizing negative outcomes
- Delivered monthly updates to upper management to enhance program visibility and promote improved project performance
- Executed IATF 19649 quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance
Supplier Quality Development Specialist
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
Marion, IL
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Conducted Supplier Development activity for 85-100 suppliers
- Monthly KPI tracking and creation of Supplier Scorecard
- Supplier Debit Memo and Recovery
- Supplier Dispute Resolution
- Performed Top Focus Activity including on site audits of QMS and confirmation of continuous improvement and effectiveness
- Coordinated activity with New Launch cross-functional team including audit of QMS, PPAP, part quality confirmation, and manufacturing capabilities
Section Manager Manufacturing
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
Marion, IL
01.2007 - 04.2013
- Managed three Assistant Managers, eight Advisors and 150-200 team members across three shifts
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet schedule parameters
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency
- Monitored production schedules and adjusted achieve compliance with JIT customer schedule
- Compared production costs to budgetary guidelines and adjusted variables to achieve budget compliance
- Delivered daily and monthly KPI updates to management to enhance visibility and promote improved performance
- Improved customer quality to promote customer loyalty and enhance operations efficiency
- Led plant QC Circle activity promoting QC Tool education and use by all team members
- Liaison for US and Japan Corporate activity
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement
Assistant Manager Manufacturing
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
Marion, IL
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Managed all second shift production lines during initial plant launch and subsequent production activities
- This included approximately 30 lines, seven Advisors and 75 Team Members
- Daily written and oral report to cross-functional team of management levels including President
- Led TPS activities
- Led quality network activity
- Monthly 2nd shift meeting with all team members
- Assessed internal and external quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
Manufacturing Advisor
Aisin USA MFG., Inc
Seymour, IN
12.1996 - 02.2003
- Managed 5-10 production lines and 50 team members
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet schedule parameters
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency
- Managed production schedule, quality and manpower factors to facilitate completion while minimizing negative outcomes
- Delivered daily and monthly KPI updates to management to enhance visibility and promote improved performance
- Conducted TPS activity to promote continuous improvement and team problem solving
- Completed minor preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Manufacturing Team Leader
Aisin USA MFG., Inc
Seymour, IN
07.1995 - 12.1996
- Led manufacturing line
- Monitored and worked with advisor to institute quick countermeasures including productivity, downtime, quality defects and/or out of spec conditions
Manufacturing Team Member
Aisin USA MFG., Inc
Seymour, IN
11.1994 - 07.1995
- Operated machines to produce quality parts on time
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, MO05.1983
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Operations Improvement
- Toyota Production System
- Workforce Management
- Section Value Stream Mapping
- Responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Microsoft Office
- Biotrack
- Leaf trade
- IATF 19649 Auditor
- MQ1 QMS Software
- Budgeting
- Change Point Control Visual Management
- Strong problem-solving skill using 8D, PDCA, QA Network and QC Circle
- Strong verbal and written communication
Certification
IATF 19649 Certified Auditor, Expired
Timeline
Director, Order Processing
Ieso, Holdings/nuEra Cannabis
08.2023 - 07.2024
Manager, Order Processing
Ieso, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2023
Packaging Specialist, Order Processing
Ieso, LLC
10.2021 - 05.2022
Section Manager QC, RI and Supplier Development
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
01.2016 - 08.2020
Supplier Quality Development Specialist
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
04.2013 - 01.2016
Section Manager Manufacturing
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
01.2007 - 04.2013
Assistant Manager Manufacturing
Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
01.2003 - 01.2007
Manufacturing Advisor
Aisin USA MFG., Inc
12.1996 - 02.2003
Manufacturing Team Leader
Aisin USA MFG., Inc
07.1995 - 12.1996
Manufacturing Team Member
Aisin USA MFG., Inc
11.1994 - 07.1995
IATF 19649 Certified Auditor, Expired
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
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