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Fantasia Smith

Fantasia Smith

Madisonville,USA

Summary

Hard-working Level 4 Advanced Machine Operator with up to 10 years of Assembly, Production,and Manufacturing industry experience. Excellent troubleshooter and system optimiser. Well-versed in Microsoft and QA processes. Dependable and independent with 10+ years of experience. Effectively delivers on targets and implements Standard Operating Procedures. Detail-oriented and industrious professional with strong problem-solving abilities. Diligent and reliable Machine Operator with machine minding and preventative maintenance experience. Supports stable production through consistent monitoring and quality checks. Practical worker with background in problem-solving. Uses maintenance skills to improve machine productivity and prolong working life of equipment. Responsible team worker works quickly and safely under minimal supervision. Perceptive and operates, maintains and troubleshoots all machinery to support production process. Evaluates processes to detect inefficiencies and sub-standard output, offering lasting solutions to production issues. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth. Motivated and dedicated to the job performance with 15+ years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record. Organised, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.

Work history

Level 4 Advanced Machine Operator

Newell Brands Rubbermaid
Maryville, USA
05 2022 - Current
  • Set up and operated machine tools to produce precision parts within allotted timeframes.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted equipment in line with preventive maintenance plan.
  • Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.
  • Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.
  • Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
  • Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
  • Notified line manager of potential HSE issues and assisted with corrective actions.
  • Produced QA samples and conducted quality testing.
  • Applied quality checks on equipment to gauge and solve problems.
  • Completed daily documentation, updating operational records and company logs.
  • Recorded machine productivity and required repairs to maintain logs on database.
  • Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and work instructions to verify requirements.
  • Troubleshot recurring machine issues to locate and resolve root cause.
  • Operates machines to carry out well planned operations.
  • Monitored machines to detect malfunctions, bottlenecks or damage.
  • Inspected machine output to assess conformity to specifications.
  • Set up machines to perform specific tasks to high quality.
  • Checked quality of raw materials to aid quality assurance procedures.

Shift Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
Sevierville, USA
08 2016 - 02 2019
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements for smooth budgetary planning.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximise team performance.
  • Maintained neat and tidy workstation to promote cleanliness and sanitation guidelines.
  • Organised work schedules to meet demanding production goals.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring required coverage to meet shift needs within budget.
  • Led team of 8-10 employees and achieve KPI targets in fast-paced environments.
  • Kept employees operating productively to meet business and customer needs.
  • Employed forward-thinking mindset to anticipate and quickly eliminate issues on shift.
  • Addressed staff absences and holiday requests to achieve consistent rota coverage.
  • Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
  • Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
  • Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
  • Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.

Level 3 Production Worker

DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
Maryville, USA
08 2011 - 04 2016
  • Produced good car parts to defined standards, and consistently processed controls to maintain quality.
  • Monitored assigned critical control points, reporting discrepancies or faults immediately to avoid hazardous incidents.
  • Performed thorough cleaning and maintenance of parts and tools to ensure safe working order.
  • Packaged products for remote freight onforwarding , ensuring correct labels, invoices and all orders were included to minimise delays.
  • Greased and oiled production plant such as machinery on a weekly basis to guarantee efficiency.
  • Cleaned equipment, identifying potential repair and maintenance needs.
  • Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Introduced improved picking and packing methods, successfully reducing dispatch turnaround times.
  • Used appropriate protective gear to minimise risk of injury.
  • Replenished supplies to prevent downtime in production.
  • Followed assembly instructions to accurately complete jobs.
  • Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
  • Sorted, classified and packed products by size and weight, verifying conformance to quality standards.
  • Communicated safely to coordinate with team members in noisy and fast-paced environment.
  • Inspected goods ahead of dispatch, minimising delivery errors.
  • Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
  • Attended to needs of teammates for seamless production.
  • Maintained record of zero safety incidents and compliance with HSE regulations.
  • Followed work orders to sort items destined for storage, production lines, or shipping.
  • Supported production operations with continuous supplies at workstations and assisted with machine loading.

Manufacturing Operator (Lamination)

MasterCraft
Vonore, USA
02 2006 - 07 2010
  • Upheld health and safety standards, maintaining complete compliance with department procedures.
  • Mentored and coached junior staff to produce high-performing, quality team members.
  • Developed and implemented strategic processes for improved productivity and profitability.
  • Promoted company values and vision, ensuring full team adherence and investment.
  • Expertly led teams of [Number] to successfully achieve productivity KPIs.
  • Prioritised and assigned tasks for strategic and optimised distribution of workloads.
  • Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
  • Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
  • Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Followed opening, closing and shift changeover procedures for seamless operations.
  • Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Created classification systems to manage archives.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.

Education

High School Diploma - Business/Technology

Sequoyah High School
08/2003 - 04/2005

Bachelors - Business And Leadership

Strayer University
09/2024 -

Skills

Manufacturing quality control

Assembly and production

Maintenance and repair

Manufacturing quality control

Assembly and production

Documentation ability

Machinery operation

Quality Assurance

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting skills

  • Materials management
    • Training and development
    • Business management
    • Performance management
    • Business development
    • Data analysis
    • Business consulting
    • Training and assessment strategy
    • Coaching and mentoring
    • Learning management systems (LMS) proficiency
    • Management training

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 8-15 in daily start up meetings.
  • Documented and resolved customer service issues and contributing in work ethics.
  • Supervised team responsible for executing well on projects, leading up to a higher percentage increased revenue.

Timeline

Level 4 Advanced Machine Operator

Newell Brands Rubbermaid
05 2022 - Current

Shift Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
08 2016 - 02 2019

Level 3 Production Worker

DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
08 2011 - 04 2016

Manufacturing Operator (Lamination)

MasterCraft
02 2006 - 07 2010

High School Diploma - Business/Technology

Sequoyah High School
08/2003 - 04/2005

Bachelors - Business And Leadership

Strayer University
09/2024 -

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