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Jean Murphy Production Team Leader 69798 W. Park Ave., Warren, MI | (890) 555-3839 | jmurphy@example.com Work Experience Production Team Leader, General Motors - Warren, MI 2015 Team Lead for the assembly line in GA1. 2005-2007Managed a team of one direct report and 15 unionized associates in a metal manufacturing facility. Observed, Administered, and Performed Quality checks on vehicle. Leverage product knowledge to assist the bank in meeting quarterly goals and commitment to clients with professionalism and ethics. Quality Assurance Technician, The Coca-Cola Company - New York, NY 2008 - 2015 Receive and test CO2 and all raw materials prior to production process. Train new employees on company policies and procedures for quality control. Managed and maintained plant quality systems to ensure quality of finished products * Managed plant continuous improvement activities and SPC systems. Monitored and tested Coca-Cola products to insure products meet quality standards in both CO2 and sugars. Trained others on new procedures and equipment through cross training procedures. Manufacturing Technician, Catalent - Summit, NJ 2007 - 2008 Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled equipment using basic hand tools. Disassembled, cleaned, and re-assembled equipment using basic hand tools. Performed, developed, and enhanced company procedures to comply with FDA and DEA standards. Manufacturing Operator, Merck & Co. - Summit, NJ 2002 - 2007 Lead manufacturing area operator's team Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders. Perform mid year and year end performance appraisals to direct reports. Provided coaching and counseling to hourly employees on several standard operating procedures. Performed chemical operation, weighing Raw materials to formulate API and intermediates. Skills Education High School Diploma 2002 - 2002 |
How to write a production team leader resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:
Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.
Step 2: Include your years of experience in production team leader-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.
Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.
Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some production team leader interviews.Hi, I'm Zippi, your job search robot. Let me write a first draft of your summary statement.
List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a production team leader resume:
- Customer Service
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Standards
- Work Ethic
- Production Schedules
- Lean Manufacturing
- Basic Math
- Math
- Production Process
- Process Improvement
- Troubleshoot
- Corrective Action
- GMP
- Quality Checks
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee Training
- Quality Issues
- Preventative Maintenance
- Quality Products
- PowerPoint
- TPM
- Safety Standards
- Production Environment
- Sigma
- Production Lines
- Production Floor
- ISO
- Kaizen
- Production Equipment
- Performance Reviews
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How to structure your work experience
Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.
Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the production team leader.
How to write production team leader experience bullet points
Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.
- Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
- What were your responsibilities or goals?
- How did you accomplish them?
- Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )
Here are great bullet points from production team leader resumes:
Work History Example #1
Quality Technician
METRO CHRYSLER CENT
- Developed standard operating procedures, statistical process control programs, and MSA AND SPC studies.
- Ensured that all Chassis Customer Satisfaction Teams achieve 3MIS warranty target objectives and assisting Six-Sigma Black Belts achieve yearly goals.
- Coached on proper PFMEA Control Plan and DVP&R methodology.
- Revised and sign-off PPAP's, APQP, FMEA, CP, GD&T.
- Reviewed and ensured compliance with plant GMP s, HACCP, sanitation and pest control.
Work History Example #2
Quality Technician
Abbott
- Created Training and First Article Inspection processes necessary for GMP.
- Prepared FDA Quality Control submission packets for CLIA approval; prepared internal product requirements per CLIA regulations.
- Performed routine and non-routine testing of in-coming, in-process and final release materials in a GMP laboratory setting.
- Coordinated completion of the first qualification program for CAPA Operations and the CAPA Board.
- Assured through continuous training, multi-division's GMP compliance per DCOG (Distribution Center Operating Guidelines) procedures.
Work History Example #3
Finance Service Representative
SunTrust Banks
- Acquired, maintained, and acted as branch Notary.
- Educated customers on automated service options available, including ATM's, internet banking, and other related products and programs.
- Secured SunTrust a table at Savannah Technical Colleges in processing week for new students.
- Started as Financial Specialist with Central Carolina Bank, which later became SunTrust Bank in 2004 in Raleigh, NC.
- Achieved President's Team honors in 2010, and Chairman's Club 2011 at SunTrust.
Work History Example #4
Fabricator
General Dynamics
- Conducted a wide range of ship repairs in accordance with OSHA and NAVOSH regulations.
- Performed X-Ray welds on Nuclear submarines utilizing various welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW).
- Managed Fab III Quartz budget forecast/usage (i.e.
- Specialized in aluminum 5XXX welding.
- Cultured marble products manufacturer, installer
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Add an education section to your resume
The education section should display your highest degree first.
Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
High School Diploma
2002 - 2002
Highlight your production team leader certifications on your resume
Certifications can be a crucial part of your resume. Many jobs have required certifications.
Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.
Here are some of the best certifications to have on production team leader resumes:
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- OSHA Safety Certificate
- Forklift Safety and Inspector