Laura M Alee

AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT

U.S AIR FORCE AND TURN OUT OPERATION MANAGER, RICOCHET MANUFACTURING CO., INC

• Ran day-to-day operations for a 40-person team, handling from the cutting department to the final inspection department, logistics, and order fulfillment.
• Cut shipping delays by tweaking warehouse layout and updating processes.
• Trained team leads on better scheduling and task planning
• Helped reduce returns by fixing quality control checkpoints.
• Daily production meetings to maximize production
• Weekly production Planning with Customer service, purchasing, inventory, Vice-president and president of the company to Planning 2 weeks ahead properly.
• Implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste.
• Documented quality control processes according certification requirements.
• Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely completion of manufacturing targets.

December 2020 - AUGUST 2023

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues swiftly.

U.S AIR FORCE AND TURN OUT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, RICOCHET MANUFACTURING CO., INC

• Implemented actions led to improve efficiency in production process.
• Managed human resources (About 30-40) to maintain in-line productivity daily target.
• Worked closely with the industrial Design & product Development Department in materializing new projects upon market needs and customer's feedback.
• Worked closely with the Operation Manager and company owner.
• Company's production of Branded Turn out, EMS, Tech Rescue and Fire Protective garments as well as industrial and military garments, including all aspects of production (Scheduling, bundling, taping, assembly, quality, and efficiency).

March,2020 - December,2020

Quality control supervisor/ Peer trainer, RICOCHET MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

• Reviewed and assured quality of final garments for the U.S Air Force Fire department in compliance with the specifications set forth in their order forms, as well as other customized order forms for other Commercial Fire Departments in the United States.

• Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Monitored progress and tracked it.
• Motivated team members to meet production goals.
• Completed requisitions and orders as needed.