Cassie Simmons
Newburg,MO
Summary
- Production professional with extensive experience in managing the weekend production shift and driving operational efficiency. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and achieving production goals in dynamic environments. Known for adaptability and reliability, with expertise in workflow optimization, team building and leadership.
- Experienced production manager with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Demonstrates expertise in overseeing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high standards. Adaptable and reliable, with skills in problem-solving, resource management, and continuous improvement. Consistently drives operational success and meets evolving business needs.
- Experienced with overseeing the weekend production shift to ensure seamless operations and high-quality output. Utilizes leadership skills to motivate teams and optimize processes. Track record of implementing effective strategies to enhance productivity and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Shift Supervisor
PLZ Corp
Pacific, MO
11.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure adherence to operational standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment operation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored quality control processes, ensuring product consistency and compliance.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for machinery issues, minimizing disruptions in production.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and make informed decisions on resource allocation.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and morale among staff.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and conducting regular inspections.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and reducing downtime.
- Provided comprehensive reports on shift performance, identifying areas for improvement and proposing corrective actions.
- Streamlined shift operations by optimizing staffing levels and balancing workloads.
- Mentored junior team members, promoting a culture of learning within the workforce.
- Reduced waste generation through continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of new production equipment, ensuring operators were properly trained and proficient in its use.
- Actively participated in regular safety meetings, reinforcing the importance of workplace safety among staff members.
- Participated in ongoing continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall plant performance and efficiency.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering open communication channels and offering constructive feedback during performance reviews.
- Developed team members'' skills through cross-training programs, boosting overall shift productivity.
- Supported quality control initiatives by consistently adhering to established protocols and guidelines during daily operations.
- Coordinated maintenance activities during scheduled downtimes, minimizing disruption to overall production output.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to harmonize procedures and share best practices across shifts.
- Ensured timely completion of production schedules by closely monitoring progress and addressing bottlenecks.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring timely replenishment of raw materials and consumables for uninterrupted operations.
- Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management to achieve common goals.
- Improved product quality with regular monitoring and strict adherence to standards.
- 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 products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Value Stream Leader
Plz corp
Pacific, Missouri
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed reporting dashboards that enabled senior management team make informed decisions quickly.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as Excel spreadsheets., uncovering trends that could be leveraged for further process optimization.
- Coached and mentored team members on process improvement initiatives, driving higher quality output with reduced waste.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular audits of facilities and equipment.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or significant change by assessing risks and opportunities and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Conducted regular Kaizen events to identify best practices and promote continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize value stream processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Assistant Produce Manager
Schnucks
Des Peres, MO
02.2022 - 05.2022
- I would arrive early to stock the produce shelves for customers before opening
- Order product as necessary.
- Delicate what I need my team to do throughout the day.
- Change prices as they come for the store.
- Come up with different displays especially for certain seasons.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
- Identified areas where additional training was needed in order to improve efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records for ordering, pricing, and stocking of produce items.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines established by the company.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for increasing profits through improved product selection or promotional offers.
- Ensured proper rotation of stock according to expiration dates.
- Maximized space utilization in the department by reorganizing displays when necessary.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed effective relationships with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and quality of products received.
- Trained, coached, and mentored staff on produce operations including handling, storage, preparation and display techniques.
- Determined optimal product mix based on consumer trends and preferences.
- Performed daily inspections of the department to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Utilized POS system for ordering, tracking sales activity, updating prices.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate promotional activities that drove store traffic and increased sales volume.
- Planned special events such as tastings or 'meet the grower' days.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and profitability.
- Coordinated weekly orders with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of produce, while minimizing spoilage.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
- Established procedures for receiving shipments of fresh produce from vendors.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of merchandise was available at all times.
Manager
Walmart
Festus, MO
02.2018 - 02.2022
- I started in woodland park colorado as an overnight cashier
- In this position I would:
- Scan products that were on the belt, count the drawers before and after the shift, make sure the customer received adequate change and great customer service
- Within three months I was moved to overnight stocker
- In this position I would:
- Take product off of the pallet and ensure that it make it to its correct location on our sales floor
- Within six months I got promoted to pets department manager
- In this position I would:
- Keep track of inventory within the department, keep up with new sales and price changes weekly, order inventory and merchandise when needed, stock the shelf with the proper product
- In 2020 I transferred to alamosa colorado as an asset protection associate
- In this position I would:
- View the security cameras when necessary throughout the day
- Perform daily and weekly safety perimeter checks such as our fire exits, propane tank lockups, fire extinguishers and safety equipment
- I would detect suspicious behavior in the store with customers to determine weather or not a theft was taking place
- Within four months I asked for better hours and they asked if I would take over as grocery department manager
- In this position I would:
- Perform weekly price changes, feature changes, set merchandise, promote sales with certain products, maintain cleanliness
- I shortly found out that the previous department manager was only on leave and they could not actually give me the job
- I moved to my current position in cap 1
- In this position I:
- Scan products in the back room to determine what will go out onto the floor, keep the back room clean by putting away freight
- I am in charge of the team when our team leader is away I have been in charge once of about fifteen people for a course of two months
- As a pets DM I increased the departments number by 3.3 percent
- I feel like my managers rely on me lot because they know they can count on me to get the job done right and in a timely fashion
- I am currently a produce associate at my festus walmart.my store managers have both told me I'm the strongest one on the team and they're are no opening for me to move up
- I would like to move up with a smaller company more involved with employees and more or a homey feeling.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Developed personal growth opportunities, empowering employees to produce results and meet goals.
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
- Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance.
- Analyzed market trends regularly in order to develop targeted marketing campaigns that achieved desired results.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular feedback sessions which improved morale and productivity significantly.
- Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
- Monitored sales activities and identified opportunities for improvement, displaying keen analytical skills.
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with senior management on special projects involving cross-functional teams.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were efficiently completed.
- Recruited qualified personnel by conducting interviews and evaluating resumes effectively, attesting to strong recruitment expertise.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Counseled and disciplined employees, driving performance improvement.
Laborer
Lafeber Company
Cornell, IL
05.2016 - 01.2018
- I was a packaging associate
- In this position I would:
- Inspect the product to make sure it was up to code to be packaged and sold, I would drive the forklift to move pallets and products, at the end of the day we would have to disinfect all equipment and pass a test to ensure the equipment was properly sterilized.
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment.
- Used protective clothing and safety equipment according to industry regulations.
Correctional Officer
Livingston county jail
Pontiac, IL
01.2015 - 05.2016
- In this position I would:
- Perform half hour checks on the detainees, I would book people in buy filing out paperwork, performing pat downs and searches, fingerprint scans, and dressing people in
- I would run rec for the detainees, maintain control when they were out of their cells
- I gained a lot of respect within that jail from a lot of very different people and i enjoyed my job, but sadly I had to leave due to harassments issues that were not taken care of.
- Controlled disruptive behavior by voicing verbal orders and using physical force.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Utilized sound judgment and decision making skills when dealing with inmates, staff and visitors.
- Counseled inmates to respond to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Implemented safety protocols for the protection of inmates, staff and visitors from harm or injury.
- Conducted investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy by inmates or staff members.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
- Supervised inmate workers assigned to various tasks throughout the facility.
- Conducted investigations into incidents of inappropriate behavior.
- Collaborated closely with other law enforcement agencies on cases involving criminal activity inside the facility.
- Searched cells or living quarters for contraband and unapproved items.
- Monitored personal mail for contraband or any other suspicious items that may be entering the prison system illegally.
- Assisted in maintaining records of inmate activities including incident reports, disciplinary hearings and sentencing procedures.
- Interacted professionally with families of incarcerated individuals providing information about visitation rights, release dates.
- Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Supervisor/Maintenance
Pontiac healthcare and rehab
Pontiac, IL
02.2014 - 01.2015
- I was the housekeeping and maintenance supervisor
- In this position I would:
- I was in charge of ten people, I made sure they were scheduled appropriately everyday, we cleaned every room daily with the proper cleaning solution, we striped and waxed floors, we took care of laundry
- I ordered the proper equipment when needed
- I attended daily meetings with staff to determine what needed to be done and what budget to keep it under
- I painted the facility when needed, I took care of weeds, plants, and the lawn when needed
- I helped the staff stay motivated during the day and I feel like that brought more joy to the residents.
- Prepared estimates of work hours, materials, and resources required for maintenance projects.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Monitored the performance of maintenance staff to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Inspected building structures to identify any potential safety issues or hazards requiring attention.
- Provided technical guidance to maintenance staff members on the proper use of tools and equipment.
MANAGER
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Seattle, WA
05.2013 - 01.2014
- I was hired on as an assistant manager in training
- In this position I would:
- Open and close the store, direct employees on what to do throughout the day, I would help customers with their returns or any issue they had
- I counted the drawers of the employees and the safe at night.
Manager/receptionist of front desk
Olive Garden
US, IL
08.2011 - 05.2013
- I was a server
- In this position I would:
- Take care of guests orders, cash them out when they were done, clean at night and keep my tables clean throughout my shift
- Make sure that the guest got what they came in for and that they were satisfied enough with the food and service to want to come back.
- Handled multi-line phone system and promptly transferred calls.
- Monitored front desk traffic to support customer satisfaction.
- Answered questions about company location and hours of operation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of public areas and conference rooms.
- Tracked employee attendance records using timekeeping software applications.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies to ensure adequate stock was always available.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies at competitive prices.
- Scheduled appointments for clients using office calendar system and provided updates on changes or cancellations when needed.
- Processed payments received from customers via cash or credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Entered data into company software system.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail with timely attention.
Waitress
Docs Gym
Streator, IL
07.2010 - 08.2011
- I was the receptionist
- In this position I would:
- Check in guests, take phone calls and make tanning appointment
- Daily to-do list which involved different types of cleaning for the equipment.
waitress
Pizza Hut
Streator, IL
01.2008 - 07.2010
- In this position I would:
- Take orders from the customers and input them into the computer, take phone calls for carry outs and deliveries, clean after every shift and sanitize food areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILHigh School Diploma - business
Woodland High School
Streator, IL01.2011
No Degree - Women in Manufacturing
WIM Empowering Women in Manufacturing
10-2023
No Degree - Leadership Fundamentals
PPCU
Plz01-2026
Skills
- Team leadership
- Customer focus & orientation
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective written communication
- Safety Awareness
- Environmental Compliance
- Staff Retention
- Equipment Safety
- Incident Management
- Employee training
- Workflow optimization
- Continuous improvement in operations
- Basic maintenance skills
- Workplace organization skills
- Memorization
- Delivery Schedules
- Filing Systems
- Production performance documentation
- Work order coordination
- Operational efficiency mapping
- Effective organizational systems
- Business Growth
- Routine Inspections
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Plant Operations
- Safety Reviews
- Effective Communication
- Production Goals
- Issue Resolution
- Workflow Processes
- Equipment Efficiency
- Professional Relationships
- Performance Goals
- Employee Empowerment
- Corrective Actions
- Cost Control
Timeline
Production Shift Supervisor
PLZ Corp
11.2022 - Current
Value Stream Leader
Plz corp
05.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Produce Manager
Schnucks
02.2022 - 05.2022
Manager
Walmart
02.2018 - 02.2022
Laborer
Lafeber Company
05.2016 - 01.2018
Correctional Officer
Livingston county jail
01.2015 - 05.2016
Supervisor/Maintenance
Pontiac healthcare and rehab
02.2014 - 01.2015
MANAGER
Big 5 Sporting Goods
05.2013 - 01.2014
Manager/receptionist of front desk
Olive Garden
08.2011 - 05.2013
Waitress
Docs Gym
07.2010 - 08.2011
waitress
Pizza Hut
01.2008 - 07.2010
High School Diploma - business
Woodland High School
High School Diploma -
Illinois Valley Community College
No Degree - Women in Manufacturing
WIM Empowering Women in Manufacturing
No Degree - Leadership Fundamentals
PPCU
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer