Tracy Vandeweg

Experience

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  Flex

  Jan 1999 - Nov 2016

  Technical Production Lead

  • Tracked and prioritized key objectives, overseeing the strategic positioning of personnel within production line to ensure efficiency and productivity. Analyzed inventory to identify particular equipment needs. Collaborated daily with engineering specialists to resolve discrepancies and streamline production. • Conducted root cause analysis and other analytical techniques to determine source of productivity disruptions. Developed targeted and evidence-based action plans to mitigate discrepancies and ensure efficiency.• Liaised with engineering department to develop plans for regular equipment calibrations and measurements. Analyzed engineering studies and collected part samples to identify machine correlation requirements, emphasizing production output and audit compliance. • Managed and oversaw all daily operations for over 20 direct reports. Mentored all associates on SOPs, compliance procedures and other deliverables to ensure adherence with standard regulation. Verified employee expertise and knowledge on quality control practices, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and other key practices.• Proactively identified unique solutions to improve productivity and operational efficiency among personnel. Implemented new standards and processes to ensure all production metrics were met and exceeded.• Monitored and tracked scheduling for preventative maintenance processes. Coordinated timelines to ensure quarterly and monthly diagnostics on machinery, emphasizing the reduction of future equipment downtime.• Collaborated extensively with build line personnel to coordinate component changes and optimize production. Analyzed sample builds and line inputs to determine adherence to product specifications. Directed and led all parameter changes, equipment modifications and other adjustments, emphasizing data-driven decision-making to maintain compliance. Show less

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  Graham Packaging

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  Production Supervisor
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  Sparks Belting Company

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Production Supervisor

  • Assisted in implementation of measurement best practices training, standardizing methodology in process administration among all employees. This elevated quality assurance and control, improving first-pass yield by 30%.• Inspects materials, verifying defect conditions. Determined final product disposition. Additionally processed and verified all orders, cycling count inventory for report to executive team.• Implemented safety program at new facility. This ensured minimization of injuries in the workplace, increasing employee morale and production.• Reviewed performance and development of all employees. Additionally vetted, communicated with, and interviewed potential candidates for offered positions.• Served as safety coordinator, presenting training and compliance with all facilities. This involved coordination of external training in CPR, AED and first aid.• Led the safety committee, conducting walks on production floor. Documented safety concerns, ensuring resolutions in a timely manner. Show less

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  Sunhill America

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  Shipping and Receiving Manager

  • Implemented daily leadership meeting, reinforcing best practices and addressing quality concerns. Exemplified team mentality and standardized expectations, driving more than 10% improvement in scheduled departures and arrivals within successful window of on-time delivery.• Verified accurate product details and paperwork prior to fleet departure. Ensured on-time deliveries and responsive communication with customers.• Entered more than ten daily sales orders into ERP system. Validated purchase items of approximately seven products per order, securing average daily revenue of more than $4.5K.• Documented average of ten daily internal company purchase orders to maintain productive office environment. Proactively addressed needs of workforce, operations and administration.• Drafted monthly inventory reports for reconciliation. Accounted for minimum of 100 items per month circulating from warehouse to transit. Show less

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  Lakeland Monroe Group

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Production Supervisor
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  Trane Technologies

  Jun 2022 - now

  Associate Material Planner