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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Other Training
Hobbies and Interests
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Elina Smetane

Team Leader
BIRMINGHAM

Summary

Driven and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Salts Healthcare, adept in problem-solving and work planning. Demonstrated flexibility and rapid learning ability, ensuring high-quality outcomes and operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Salts Healthcare
06.2023 - Current

Primary Objectives of the Job

  • To participate in and lead them of operatives to produce pack product/subassembly parts.
  • To follow weekly plan requirements with efficient use of equipment and resources and in accordance with the company's standard operating procedures.
  • To ensure all work centre documentation is completed.
  • To load tooling on work centre and ensure control of tooling spares.

Main Tasks and Key Areas of Work

  • Follow company policy in all matters of Health and Safety.
  • Ensure that work centre efficiencies are maximized.
  • Liaise effectively with other departments and ensure effective communication between shifts and other members of the team.
  • Ensure that the team comply and follow the Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure that output targets are met and quality of products meet required standards.
  • Use all the production data and recourses available independently to establish actual work centres losses and reduce these by leading FI projects and problem solving activities.
  • Carry out AM activities and ensure that all standards and schedules are in place and adhered to.
  • Create and train out all the relevant documentation.
  • Develop and monitor training plans for team members to ensure they are fully trained and capable of carrying out their duties.
  • Ensure that all production data is recorded correctly and delivered on time to Production Administrator.
  • to maintain daily cleaning procedures and good housekeeping practice within the work area.

Technical Senior Operator

Salts Healthcare
02.2017 - 06.2023

Main Tasks and Key areas of Work

  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring smooth integration into their roles.
  • Conducted routine preventative maintenance on machinery, reducing unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions that could impact productivity levels negatively.
  • To provide cover for the Team Leader in their absence.
  • Assist team leader and direct operators.
  • Assist Team Leader to perform changeovers.
  • To have working knowledge of the Delta Machine.
  • Ensure all work centre staff follow recognized SOP.
  • To set up machines as defined.
  • Carry out operator training as and when required.
  • Liaise with parts feeders to ensure the continued and correct supply of components and materials to the work centre.
  • To produce products in accordance with specified requirements.
  • To ensure continuity of product flow.
  • Ensure that all work centre documentation is in place.
  • To maintain standards of high quality.
  • To ensure production of component stock.
  • To actively promote and participate in the process of Autonomous Maintenance.
  • Load tooling on Plant and ensure control of tooling spares
    Liaise with stakeholders.
  • To ensure output target are met.
  • Ensure progression of job pull sheet, completing all appropriate information.
  • To alert Team Leader to any problems with production/machines.
  • To complete daily record sheets.
  • Minimize waste.
  • To follow Company's policy in all matters of Health and Safety.

Standard Operator

Salts Healthcare
06.2014 - 02.2017

Responsibility's

  • Work and operate the machines following the Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety.
  • Ensure material which produce is high quality and complies with the requirements of Visual Standards.
  • Ensure working area is clean and safe to work.
  • Follow the instructions of the team leaders and senior operators.

Education

Lean Manufacturing (LMO L2)

The NVQ Training Center
Birmingham
02.2025

Performing Engineering Operations

Make UK
Birmingham, United Kingdom
06.2022

Skills

Problem-Solving

Work Planning and Prioritization

Flexible Schedule

Fast Learner

Good communication skills

Good team worker

Languages

Latvian
Native language
Russian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1

Other Training

  • Fire Warden Training
  • First Aid Training
  • Successful Leadership Techniques Course
  • Aspiring Manager Training
  • Train The Trainer Course
  • NEBOSH Risk Assessment at Work


Hobbies and Interests


  • Hiking: Enjoy exploring nature on various trails.
  • Camping: Love outdoor adventures and planning trips.
  • Gardening: Passionate about growing plants and taking care of my garden.
  • Gaming: Enjoy playing games, focusing on strategy and teamwork.

Timeline

Team Leader

Salts Healthcare
06.2023 - Current

Technical Senior Operator

Salts Healthcare
02.2017 - 06.2023

Standard Operator

Salts Healthcare
06.2014 - 02.2017

Lean Manufacturing (LMO L2)

The NVQ Training Center

Performing Engineering Operations

Make UK
Elina SmetaneTeam Leader