Laura Harmsworth
Elora,ON
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Heritage River Retirement Home
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Weld Cell Set up
Fischer Canada
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- 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.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Production Operator
Magna International
03.2010 - 09.2016
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Loaded supplies into machines by hand or by hoist.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
Education
Diploma - Medical And Administrative Office Assistant
Sprott Shaw Community College
Surrey, BC12.2000
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Trend Tracking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Schedule Management
- Production Monitoring
- Quality Control
- First aid CPR and AED Certified
- Certified Health and Safety
- Previous Union Steward experience
Languages
Timeline
Team Lead
Heritage River Retirement Home
09.2022 - 11.2023
Weld Cell Set up
Fischer Canada
08.2016 - 12.2022
Production Operator
Magna International
03.2010 - 09.2016
Diploma - Medical And Administrative Office Assistant
Sprott Shaw Community College
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