Sara Dunsmore
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Department Manager
Lush Manufacturing
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve overall plant objectives and improve operational performance.
- Managed daily operations, consistently meeting or exceeding production targets while maintaining safety and quality control measures.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback aimed at fostering professional growth within the team members' roles.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed product for quality and compliance with company standards.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Partnered with Human Resources on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Manufacturing Floor Supervisor
Lush Manufacturing ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Keeping team on track to meet production targets.
- Working with Production Planner to reschedule production when needed to come up with achievable targets and maintain fulfillment.
- Developing Team Leaders on essential reporting and communication.
- Payroll.
- Optimized employee performance by conducting regular evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members diplomatically, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored new hires in company policies, job responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring successful integration into the team.
- Served as a positive role model for staff, exemplifying strong leadership qualities and a commitment to company values.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Managed schedule for 45 team members with focus on effective coverage of production needs, while minimizing labour costs.
Environmental Health and Safety Assistant
Lush Manufacturing
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisting in the development and implementation of the Lock out Tag out program.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducting Hazard Analysis and Ergonomic Assessments.
- Training staff on new raw material safe handling and PPE requirements.
- Creating SOP's for all equipment in multiple production departments.
Compounder
Lush Manufacturing
09.2007 - 01.2017
- Compounding cosmetics, soap, bath bombs, and shower and bath products.
- Extensive experience training new Compounders in different departments.
- Strong working knowledge of raw materials and surfactants used in the compounding process.
- Experience ordering and setting up large equipment in multiple departments.
- Collaborating with the global compounding teams to troubleshoot production and quality issues.
- Assisted in creating the Compounder hiring process creation, and interviews.
ASSISTANT MANAGER I
Lush Manufacturing ltd.
01.2007 - Current
- Responsible for troubleshooting quality issue with the team
- Working with line scheduler to create achievable production plans
- Reporting room KPIs and working to reduce waste, hit PPH targets, and to maintain excellent production attainment percentages
- Providing feedback, coaching, expectation setting, resolving conflict, and performance management
- Working to develop Floor Supervisor, L3 Compounder, and Team Leaders
- Providing a safe working environment for all staff.
Education
Fine arts -
Fanshawe College
London, ONDRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR PROGRAM -
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ONSkills
- Food Safe level one training
- Ergonomic Systems Specialist training
- Strong time management skills
- Extensive food service industry experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent ability to multitask
- Very self-motivated, needs little direction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Department Manager
Lush Manufacturing
01.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Floor Supervisor
Lush Manufacturing ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Assistant
Lush Manufacturing
01.2017 - 08.2017
Compounder
Lush Manufacturing
09.2007 - 01.2017
ASSISTANT MANAGER I
Lush Manufacturing ltd.
01.2007 - Current
Fine arts -
Fanshawe College
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR PROGRAM -
Sir Sandford Fleming College
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