Manufacturing Supervisor Leader of People

Jean Evans

Hortonville, WI ***** 608-***-**** adjhrg@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jean-evans-696a8175

Resourceful Depth of expertise includes:

Diverse Workforces (including Union)

Developing and Managing Performance Metrics

Employee Development & Management

Process Improvement

Work Experience

R. Sabee Drapery Company, Appleton, WI January 2020 – Present

Production Supervisor

Led team 15 to 20 hourly cross-departmental (warehouse, maintenance, and quality) unionized employees daily. Developed and exceeded goals for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee development. Established a safety program and individual safety teams. Rolled out and supported daily performance metrics program. Improved quality testing and line efficiency to minimize nonconforming products. Team efforts met to improve machine performance and daily maintenance. Facilitated engagement through clear running standards and communication of daily priority changes.

Mentored staff and developed their skills in decision-making and risk analysis to grow independently and to succeed as part of the team.

Managed policy and attendance infractions through performance management and accountability. Accountability related to safety and quality being the highest priority

Seen a 25% reduction in turnover - Trained and maintained 10 new operators

Bemis (Amcor) Specialty Film, Oshkosh, WI September 2018 – January 2020

Production Supervisor

Provided leadership and overall direction to team, (packaging, line maintenance, materials handling and processing) including execution of the production schedule, management of planned and unplanned events, performance management (coaching and development), training, administrative responsibilities, budget management, maintenance support, process control coordination, quality assurance, reliability, sanitation, and positive employee/labor relations as it relates to finished goods. Enforced company policies / procedures; promoted positive work ethic and employee morale.

Ensured compliance with all safety, quality, and scheduling procedures and regulations. Recognized for enforcing safety protocols and maintaining leading the team through a record of 3 safe years with no loss time or recordable injuries.

Updated status scheduling, monitored efficiency, and managed throughput reduction.

Developed a preventative maintenance process to troubleshoot and prevent mechanical problems on the floor.

Nestle Pizza USA, Little Chute, WI April 2017 – September 2018

Production Supervisor

Learned and improved the existing process while maintaining a safe work history. Adapted to sudden changes and shifted responsibilities as needed. Worked above and beyond scheduled hours to help meet production demands. Trained others and shared over 20 years of cross-functional manufacturing experience. Identified and managed waste streams.

Assisted with other continuous improvement activities - Quantified project benefits and results and assisted with the implementation of actionable improvements; led the development and defined metrics that drove productivity improvement and reductions in waste. Plant representative for a corporate cost saving project to save $900K a year in a package reduction.

Management of goals and visual metrics. Led operating review team meetings daily where we developed tactical action items and followed up on previous initiatives.

Represented department in weekly operating review meetings where we developed strategic action plans and gave project updates.

Participated in quarterly and annual cascade events where we reviewed new goals and developed new strategies. Assessed and adjusted plan quarterly.

Implemented a team recognition program to improve morale and employee engagement. 30+ quality recognitions submitted each month.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Tomah, WI January 1997 – April 2017

Production Supervisor

Packaged products on high-tech machinery for ~3 years as a machine operator. Managed incoming and outgoing inventory while provided excellent customer service to internal and external clients for ~12 years as a warehouse associate. Led improvement initiatives to meet objectives and reduce waste streams for 6 years in Quality and Performance Excellence roles. Led a team of 25 to 35 hourly nonunionized employees daily to meet production schedules. Led and mentored continuous improvement project teams (up to 20 members) with short-term tactical and long-term strategic initiatives.

Established trust and teamwork with coworkers by being dependable, hard-working, and making sound decisions related work performance and to safety

Produced finished product that meets standard tolerances and customer demands. When errors have occurred, I demonstrated ownership and countermeasures to mitigate future errors.

Led team activities to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner according to specification. Including but not limited to 5S, Kaizen, Process Improvement with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, and Supply Chain)

Oversaw capitalization and installation of new technologies that increased efficiency by 15% and decreased waste and expenses by 2% since 2016, with anticipated additional 1.5% waste reduction by the end of 2018.

Conducted standard work study to improve Supervisor efficiency and standardization - resulted in 28 freed hours a week. Reduced time doing administrative tasks, reallocating tasks, and streamlining activities.

Mentored a cost saving cross-functional project team focused on reduction of shipping variations – resulted in ~$80K annually.

Education & Certifications

Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI

Supervisory Management AAS

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Business Administration BAS

Ocean spray cranberries, Tomah, WI

Forklift Certification HACCP Manager Certification SQF Practitioner Certified Lean Manufacturing & Focus Improve Methodology Training Statistical Reporting CPR and AED Certified

Bemis (Amcor) Specialty Films, Oshkosh, Wi

Pallet Jack Certification Lean Manufacturing Training CPR and AED Certified

Nestle Pizza USA, Little Chute, Wi

Total Performance Management Training CPR and AED Certified

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) RedPrairie (Warehouse Management and Inventory Systems), SAP, Maximo, Alchemy (training platform) Administrative Software – Concur (Finance), Taleo and Workday (Performance Management) ADP (Time Management)

Volunteerism

Monroe Country Food Pantry and Families First, Tomah, WI

Volunteered many Fridays to handing out food and supplies to the community. Organized and Executed a “Give Away Event” for Earth day that provided household items and clothes to 500+ families in need. Participated in numerous fundraising events and led a team for Trivia Night.

Community Involvement (Parades, Relay for Life, etc.…), Tomah, WI

Led parade planning and executed 3 parades during Warrens Cranberry Festival and 2 years in Tomah’s Holiday Parade. Team Captain for Relay for Life for 4 years.

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