Sarah Shanta
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
Organised Production Supervisor with proven history of successful deadline management. Allocates resources to meet production needs and drive progress with proactive approach to problem-solving.
Reliable manufacturing team member with background in team leadership and 15 years of related experience. Versed in assembly, machine operation and labour workforce requirements. Consistent about enforcing health, safety and good manufacturing practices.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production team leader
Paxton Access
Eastbourne, East Sussex
2010.01 - Current
- Ensured on-time delivery by rigorously following production timelines.
- Collaborated with other departments for smoother workflow transitions.
- Trained new team members, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Encouraged open communication, boosting team morale and motivation.
- Conducted regular staff appraisals, recognising and rewarding exceptional performances accordingly.
- Instituted lean manufacturing principles to optimise production processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents.
- Enhanced productivity by effectively delegating tasks.
- Streamlined processes to enhance overall production speed.
- Improved workflow with regular team briefings and updates.
- Assessed performance reports to identify areas needing improvement.
- Fostered an encouraging work culture, reducing staff turnover rates.
- Upheld compliance with company policies and regulations at all times.
- Developed strategies for more efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinated team tasks, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Maintained high quality standards for improved customer satisfaction.
- Managed production schedules for increased efficiency.
- Troubleshot technical issues promptly for minimal downtime.
- Reported and investigated production line incidents to limit repeat issues.
- Motivated teams to achieve manufacturing quality and productivity targets.
- Met demanding production schedules through targeted labour and resource planning.
- Quality-assured items ahead of dispatch to limit customer issues.
- Onboarded new staff and coached them in production and safety policies.
- Educated teams on soldering and wiring best practices.
- Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.
- Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Delegated tasks according to staff strengths, increasing plant performance.
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Led toolbox talks and motivated teams to achieve daily production targets.
- Identified process failures and highlighted opportunities to streamline production operations.
- Used production trackers to generate performance reports and data.
- Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
- Oversaw solering/packing/potting and flowline assembly work, directing activities from initial set up to final product packaging.
- Coil solder trained following in house SOP.
- Assembly builds following in house SOP.
- Packing of products ready for dispatch.
- Picking of materials needed for assembly.
Prepress operator
CPI Antony Rowe
Eastbourne, East Sussex
2005.01 - 2009.10
- Improved production efficiency with systematic maintenance and repair of prepress machinery.
- Operated complex prepress equipment, resulted in smooth work processes.
- Tended to daily machine maintenance, ensured uninterrupted operation during peak hours.
- Achieved consistent colour accuracy through careful calibration of printing equipment.
- Maintained high-quality print production for optimal customer satisfaction.
- Produced top-notch print materials using advanced prepress technology tools.
- Conducted quality control checks for improved product standards.
- Conducted routine inspection of print samples, upheld strict quality standards.
- Handled layout adjustments on design files, facilitated accurate prints.
- Prepared digital files for press to ensure seamless printing operations.
- Proofed text and graphics for use in visual media applications.
- Uploaded customer-supplied files onto pre-press file server for processing.
- Managed digital file correction duties, reduced errors in final output.
- Used computer applications to generate images, text and print layouts.
- Scanned processed negatives for editing, printing and digital storage.
- Adjusted scanner settings to meet project-specific requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis for printing press malfunctions.
- Evaluated printed proofs, checking and correcting to meet quality standards.
- Created single or multi-coloured test prints to verify adherence to standards.
- Utilised computer screen-based equipment for scanning, colour separation and colour correction.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing
Sussex downs college
Eastbourne, East Sussex 2001.09 - 2003.07
Skills
- Decision-Making capabilities
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Result-Driven approach
- Employee development initiative
- Empathy in workplace
- Training and Development
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement techniques
- Staff briefings
- Positive attitude
- Resource allocation
- Output quality checks
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Assembly and production
Affiliations
- Walking-enjoying the outside and taking in nature.
- Crafts-anything hands on and creative.
- Cooking-feeding myself,family and friends.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production team leader
Paxton Access
2010.01 - Current
Prepress operator
CPI Antony Rowe
2005.01 - 2009.10
NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing
Sussex downs college
2001.09 - 2003.07