Leah Grant

Manufacturing and Operations Supervisor with more than 15 years of experience leading production teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Proven success promoting a strong safety culture, conducting safety and quality audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, training employees and supervisors, and driving continuous improvement through Kaizen and 5S initiatives. Experienced in incident prevention, employee development, process improvement, and cross-functional leadership.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management with a concentration in Logistics and Transportation.

Supervisor at Sherwin-Williams (2021-08 – Present)

Supervise operations across 3 shifts and 2 production departments, leading up to 40 employees while ensuring production, quality, safety, and performance goals are achieved.

• Managed and completed five cross-functional Continuous Improvement projects that generated more than $250,000 in measurable savings through labor optimization, raw material shrink reduction, and PPE cost reductions.
• Coordinated and helped lead two facility-wide 5S implementation projects, achieving Level 1 and Level 2 certification while improving workplace organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Train supervisors and employees on safety procedures, operational expectations, and company policies.
• Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
• Lead facility safety initiatives by conducting routine safety inspections, identifying workplace hazards, and ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Investigate production issues and workplace safety concerns, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Operations Management to improve operational performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize operational disruptions.
• Facilitate daily production meetings, communicate KPIs, and prepare end-of-shift reports on production, staffing, quality, and safety metrics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coach associates, and develop supervisors to improve engagement and operational performance.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for production teams.
• Plan daily staffing assignments and adjust labor resources based on production demands, attendance, and operational priorities.

Machine Operator at Sherwin-Williams (2020-09 – 2021-08)

• Assumed responsibility for production lines during shift transitions, ensuring a smooth handoff between operators.
• Verified that correct products, materials, and specifications were being processed according to production schedules.
• Performed required 30-minute quality and operational checks to maintain product standards and compliance.
• Assisted with machine changeovers to support efficient production scheduling and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshot equipment and production issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain productivity.
• Provided operational support to fellow operators and assisted with break coverage to ensure continuous line operation.
• Monitored production line performance and identified opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce disruptions.
• Communicated critical production updates, equipment status, and operational concerns during shift pass-down meetings.
• Participated in inventory counts and assisted with maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Maintained a safe work environment by following company safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Shipping/Receiving Clerk at Hunting Titan (2017-09 – 2020-09)

• Coordinated daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Printed and processed customer orders for warehouse material handlers and shipping personnel.
• Prepared Bills of Lading (BOLs), shipping documentation, and freight paperwork.
• Verified shipments and confirmed carrier information to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Scheduled freight pickups and coordinated transportation with freight carriers and hotshot services.
• Staged customer orders on pallets and prepared materials for shipment.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks safely and efficiently using a forklift.
• Performed monthly audits and assisted with maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Created and maintained spreadsheets, reports, and shipping records using computer-based systems.
• Entered and updated data related to inventory, shipments, and receiving activities.
• Assisted with weekly inventory counts and cycle count processes.
• Maintained daily logs documenting materials received, shipped, and stored within the warehouse.
• Supported warehouse security and operational efficiency by opening and closing the facility as needed.
• Purchased materials and supplies to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Ensured compliance with company safety policies and shipping procedures while maintaining organized documentation and records.

Resource Technician at JTEKT (2010-08 – 2017-07)

• Prepared production equipment for daily operations by performing startup procedures and machine warm-up activities.
• Reviewed daily production schedules and quotas to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
• Conducted daily team meetings to communicate production goals, safety expectations, and operational priorities.
• Assisted team leaders with employee timekeeping, attendance tracking, and workforce coordination.
• Coordinated employee break schedules to maintain continuous production flow.
• Documented machine downtime, production interruptions, and operational issues for performance tracking and analysis.
• Trained and mentored new technicians in equipment operation, quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Completed end-of-shift reports and maintained accurate production documentation.
• Performed routine quality inspections throughout the production process to ensure compliance with customer and company specifications.
• Assisted with machine changeovers to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Communicated critical production information and equipment status during shift transitions.
• Participated in inventory counts and inventory control activities.
• Troubleshot machinery and production issues to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Entered and maintained production, quality, and operational data in company systems.
• Assisted with product testing and quality verification to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Supported continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, and workplace safety.

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management/Logistics and Transportation – SNHU - Remote (2024-2027)

High School Diploma – Ennis High School