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Whitney Pearson

Knightdale,NC

Summary

Results-driven Production Manager with 8+ years of experience optimizing manufacturing processes. Expertise in GMP, FDA compliance, and Lean Manufacturing, resulting in a 30% production throughput increase and 25% reduction in defects. Proficient in data analysis, with a track record of using data to identify training needs, assess employee skill sets, and create training schedules. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety and quality. Diverse experience in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and process engineering.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Pilot Operations Supervisor

Form Energy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - 09.2025
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Developed strong relationships with key customers to better understand their requirements and tailor services accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.

QA Tech

Coast Personnel Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficient in precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial gauges, ensuring accurate quality assessments and product conformity in a QA technician role.

Content Curator

PBY
11.2019 - Current
  • Launched three footwear concepts using full-cycle methods.
  • Created Social Media marketing campaigns that improved page views by 75%.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive media strategies across various properties and brands, optimizing messaging, creative, and placement to achieve seamless integration across multiple channels and platforms, resulting in increased awareness, engagement, and revenue generation.
  • Elevated social media template that drove DMs down by 25% while improving website visits by 55%.
  • Directed production of over a dozen physical products.
  • Built rapport and negotiated with manufactures..
  • Generated 30% in sales through effective networking and marketing strategies to grow new business and increase productivity.
  • Increased digital footwear sales and brand exposure by developing new packaging, collateral, and sales materials and optimizing target audience reach.
  • Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.

Process Coordinator

Campbell's Soup
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Improved production throughput by 30% by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production planning.
  • Reduced production downtime by 20% through the development and implementation of predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Implemented a quality control system resulting in a 25% reduction in product defects and a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
  • Drive good working practices in line with GMP, FDA, ISO and EHS requirements.
  • Leading and participating in special projects and working hands-on with equipment to met deadlines.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to effectively create reports, presentations, and documentation, and streamline workflow processes.
  • Evaluated impact of process change on overall operation and determined return on investment.
  • Trained new employees, managed timecards, maintained production efficiency, ensured a safe and clean work environment, assist team members in resolving issues.

Training and Safety Coordinator

Clearwater Paper
04.2014 - 10.2020
  • Gathered and evaluated information from employees and management on previous training to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.
  • Utilized data analysis techniques to create an Excel heat map that evaluated the skill sets of 200 employees. Leveraged the findings to successfully eliminate skill deficiencies, resulting in a 100% reduction in red zones.
  • Led training sessions for over 50 employees on Lean Manufacturing techniques, resulting in a 8% increase in overall productivity.
  • Created training schedules for all company departments, track and create reports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records.
  • Inform employees on scheduled training and track their progress.
  • Planned and conducted several staff trainings per month, with emphasis on employee development.
  • Revise and draft manufacturing documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records as needed.
  • Flexible and willing to engage in hands-on manufacturing technician work as necessary to meet critical business deadlines.

Skills

    Manufacturing

Supply chain distribution

Program implementation

Operations support

Training material development

Documentation Management

Advanced problem solving

Production line management

Certification

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

Timeline

Pilot Operations Supervisor

Form Energy
05.2024 - 09.2025

QA Tech

Coast Personnel Services
10.2023 - 04.2024

Process Coordinator

Campbell's Soup
06.2021 - 04.2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

05-2021

Google Project Management Certificate

05-2021

Content Curator

PBY
11.2019 - Current

FIT Sneakers Essentials

06-2018

Training and Safety Coordinator

Clearwater Paper
04.2014 - 10.2020

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