Melissa Hayes
Lebanon
Summary
Results-driven production lead with several years of experience leading safe, on-time and high-quality production of wide array of products and components. Personable facilitator with passion for excellence and history of cultivating motivated and loyal teams. Understands the importance of a positive work life balance and believes that, paired with positive teamwork is the key to high performance, a high safety standard and excellent quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Lead
BlueScope Buildings
Annville
05.2007 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and safety standards.
- Coordinate team schedules and workload to assigned tasks based on shop floor requirements.
- Facilitated training of new employees and cross training on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- AutoCAD parts for the Burn table, maintenance, plant engineer and to produce no touch tools for the shop.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operators to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of production, production goals and safety and quality documentation.
- Promote and monitor 100% drop material utilization.
- Participate and head A3 and In-lining events to improve workflow.
- Perform interviews and plant tours.
- Perform yearly performance evaluations to applaud success, coach improvement and show clear outlook on expectations in performance, safety and quality.
- Head recreation committee events to promote a positive work/life balance.
- Plan and execute 5S within department, common areas and fab/weld office.
- Nurture positive teamwork within department and positive teamwork from department to department.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Order supplies for Fabrication/Weld office.
- Maintain production forecast and metrics.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the production line.
- Controlled labor costs by ensuring that workers are working efficiently, only working overtime when needed and cutting hours when necessary.
- Analyze Batch paperwork to ensure that the work is being routed to the most efficient and cost friendly line.
- Maintain Fabrication schedule from shop.
- Previous Fabrication Production Lead
- Previous Weld Shop Production Lead
- Fluid in Compass, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Assisted and been in charge of charitable events for the company. For example : Wounded Warrior, Humane Society, participated in a corporate committee that donated funds to The Caring Cupboard in Annville, and facilitated a yearly donation yo the Kiwanis Club, also had fundraisers and benefit events for employees going through medical issues.
Education
Karma City High School
Karns City, PASome College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PASkills
- Production management
- Process improvement
- AutoCAD design
- Team coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Performance evaluation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Troubleshooting
- Cost reduction
- Team member motivation
- Safety rules enforcement
- Standard operating procedures
- Waste reduction
- Production
- Computer skills
Timeline
Production Lead
BlueScope Buildings
05.2007 - Current
Karma City High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania