April Clarke
Fredericksburg
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Hearthside Food Solutions, enhancing productivity through effective communication and continuous improvement. Skilled in quality control and team mentorship, I drive operational excellence while fostering a positive work environment. Committed to safety and efficiency, I ensure compliance with health regulations and optimize resource utilization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Maturn Staffing (Warabeya)
10.2023 - Current
- Led team in daily operational objectives, enhancing productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Mentored staff on best practices and safety protocols, fostering skill development and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations, reducing downtime and increasing throughput.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Production Crew Lead
Hearthside Food Solutions
04.2013 - 10.2023
- Led team in achieving operational goals through effective communication and workflow management.
- Coordinated daily task assignments to optimize resource utilization among team members.
- Managed the production of ordered items daily.
- Monitor production and machines, ensuring products are being made according to UPLH and quality standards.
- Ensure proper placement of crew members to achieve desired efficiencies while following GMPs and food safety to assure the production of sale and quality products.
- Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all paperwork including checking quality and quantity of each product manufactured.
KRD Operator
Automatic Rolls of Virginia
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety standards
- Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all paperwork including recording temperatures and times for quality assurance.
Crew Chief
Wendy's
01.1997 - 10.2001
- Ensure food products are made with high quality while following all good practices and food safety.
- Managed a crew of 14.
- Assisted in training new crew members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated various tools and equipment to maintain efficient workflow during shifts.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management for resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Essex High School
Tappahannock, VASkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Issue resolution
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance monitoring
- Health and safety procedures
- Influencing skills
- Operations management
- Production tracking
- Quality control
- Inventory control
- Product assembly
- Shift leadership
- Teamwork and communication
- Teamwork and coordination
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Following instructions
- Punctual and reliable
- Quality inspections and reporting
- Warehouse operations
- Health and safety regulations
- Safe machine operation
- Equipment operation
- Supply organization
- Equipment assembly
- Production operations
- Picking and packing
Timeline
Group Leader
Maturn Staffing (Warabeya)
10.2023 - Current
Production Crew Lead
Hearthside Food Solutions
04.2013 - 10.2023
KRD Operator
Automatic Rolls of Virginia
03.2007 - 06.2011
Crew Chief
Wendy's
01.1997 - 10.2001
High School Diploma -
Essex High School