Shawn Kelley
Kalispell
Summary
Results-driven professional known for exceptional attention to detail and strong leadership in manufacturing operations. Expertise in training team members and maintaining high quality standards, leading to improved workflows and product quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Nomad GCS
Kalispell, MT
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment usage and best practices for efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in streamlined workflows and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and enhance collaboration.
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Monitored equipment performance, coordinating regular maintenance checks and repairs to minimize unplanned downtime events.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing actionable feedback and support for further professional development.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Assistant Department Head
Smiths Food And Drug
Kalispell, MT
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Analyzed inventory management processes, implementing improvements that reduced waste and improved stock accuracy.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic planning initiatives to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with other department heads to foster a collaborative working environment for improved results.
- Cultivated a positive work culture that promoted teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Layton High
Layton06-2017
Skills
- Quality control
- Troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing operations
- Workflow management
- Equipment safety
- Diagram reading
- OSHA enforcement
- Assembly and production
- Standard operating procedures
- Quality control guideline
- Manufacturing
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Teamwork and communication
- Following instructions
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operation
- Worksite safety
- Parts assembly
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Production Lead
Nomad GCS
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Department Head
Smiths Food And Drug
11.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Layton High