Nancy Davis
Pasadena
Summary
Talented Production Manager proficient in scheduling, inventory and team management. Versed in quality assurance, purchasing and administration of production operations. Offering 24 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and production environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Design Coordinator
Gable Company
04.2024 - Current
- Review blueprints, engineering drawings, shop drawings, and customer artwork. Make sure survey details match the drawings
- Prepare labor and material cost estimates for quotes and internal planning.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in material selection, process flow, or design modifications.
- Work closely with sales, project management, engineering, and production teams.
- Clarify material or labor questions to ensure accurate quoting and manufacturing efficiency.
- Provide estimating support for design-build and fast-turnaround projects.
- Enter BOM and BOL information into ERP/MRP or company estimating software.
- Maintain updated material pricing, labor standards, and vendor information.
Production Manager
GELBERG Signs
04.2000 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School
Burtonsville, MD05-1985
Skills
- Materials Procurement
- Strong computer skills
- Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Sourcing
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Shipping coordination
- Material Handling
- Inventory Tracking
- Inventory Control
- MS Office
- Technical design review
- Cost estimation
- Material selection
Timeline
Technical Design Coordinator
Gable Company
04.2024 - Current
Production Manager
GELBERG Signs
04.2000 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School