Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Custom
Timeline
Generic

Sara De Carvalho

Witney,OXF

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in team leadership and supervision, adept at staff training, mentoring, and performance support. Demonstrates effective communication across functional teams, excelling in conflict resolution and team motivation. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding daily output targets through a continuous improvement mindset rooted in lean manufacturing principles. Skilled in quality control, defect identification, and adherence to manufacturing standards. Strong analytical abilities in root cause analysis and process improvement drive efficiency optimisation. Committed to decision making under pressure with exceptional attention to detail and time management in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead associate

Mini Plant
Cowley , Oxford
2024.11 - Current

Oversee and support an operational area 9 processes, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency.

Act as key point of contact for team members, providing guidance and support.

Monitor performance, quality and safety within the area.

Assist in problem solving and continuous improvements in the area.

Ensure production targets and quality are consistently achieved.

Assembly operator

Mini Plant
Cowley , Oxford
2016.08 - 2024.11

Assemble and install components with meticulous attention to detail and quality standards Perform quality checks to ensure that all products meet our rigorous quality standards Collaborate with colleagues to meet production goals Worked day, evening and night time shifts as need to meet production targets. Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit. Verified specifications of finished products by measuring completed components, performing detailed quality checks. Inspected products to identify defects, handling them according to established procedures. Developed and combined product components together using their hands, machinery and various tools. Utilised hand and power tools to fasten and bolt components and parts to subassemblies, resulting in final products. Rotating through all the tasks required in a particular production process Working the production line as instructed.

Assistant Butler

Jesus College
Oxford , Oxfordshire
2010.04 - 2016.08

Provide a high-quality service of food, wine and refreshments including service preparation, waiting on table, and after meal services to the College Fellows and their guests and ensure special dietary requirements are met. Provide a discreet, courteous, confidential service at all times. Provide excellent customer care and maintain the highest traditions of the College. Assist with setting up of food and drink services as required. Ensure that food placed out for serving is kept under the strict requirements. Assist with monitoring and recording attendance at meals and other events as directed. Assist with the service at College and private events as rostered. Assist with the collection, rotation, and control of catering and housekeeping supplies. Carry out wine cellar duties as directed

Education

GCSEs -

Frei Bartolomeu Dos Martires
Portugal

Skills

  • Team leadership and supervision of shop-floor staff
  • Staff training, mentoring and performance support
  • Effective communication across function teams
  • Conflict resolution and team motivation
  • Meeting and exceeding daily output targets (KPIs)
  • Lean manufacturing principles (continuous improvement mindset)
  • Time management in fast paced environments
  • Quality control and defect identification
  • Adherence to manufacturing standards and procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Process improvement and efficiency optimisation
  • Decision making under pressure

Custom

  • 2 Quality Awards for showing outstanding commitment to quality, going above and beyond to ensure costumer satisfaction.
  • Completed iLead

Timeline

Lead associate

Mini Plant
2024.11 - Current

Assembly operator

Mini Plant
2016.08 - 2024.11

Assistant Butler

Jesus College
2010.04 - 2016.08

GCSEs -

Frei Bartolomeu Dos Martires
Sara De Carvalho