ANGELA POTTER
Maryville
Summary
Dedicated Production Expert at DENSO with an Associate Degree in Information Technology and a career-long commitment to safety, efficiency, and associate development. Specialized in Operational Managed Standards (OMS) and workflow optimization within high-precision manufacturing. Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and leadership by maintaining department documentation, organizing workstations, and mentoring teams to hit time-sensitive targets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Expert
DENSO
Maryville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Training & Development: Empower associates to perform tasks within time standards by providing hands-on training using OMS (Operational Managed Standards).
- Process Engineering: Developed and updated line-specific changeover cards, drastically reducing downtime and ensuring seamless transitions between production runs.
- Operational Readiness: Maximize production uptime by organizing workstations and ensuring all necessary materials are staged and ready.
- Documentation Management: Own the department’s documentation lifecycle, ensuring all procedures and safety logs are current, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Safety Stewardship: Prioritize associate safety above all, conducting regular checks and equipping the team with the knowledge to work incident-free.
Production Associate
DENSO
Maryville, TN
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Performance: Consistently met high-volume production quotas while maintaining a perfect safety record over a 5-year tenure.
- Growth: Earned promotion to Production Expert based on technical mastery, reliability, and natural leadership tendencies within the department.
Owner / Operator
DOELING DOE FARM
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Business Operations: Managed all aspects of a working farm, including supply chain logistics, budget management, and infrastructure maintenance.
Student Worker
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided administrative support and assisted with campus technical needs.
Teacher's Assistant
Douglas Cherokee Head Start
Louisville, TN
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated with parents to communicate student progress and address concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology – Computer Networking Systems
ITT Technical Institute
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Operational Leadership: Associate Training & Mentorship, OMS Implementation
- Process Improvement: Changeover Optimization, 5S Organization, Kaizen Principles
- Safety & Compliance: Safety Documentation, Hazard Identification, PPE Oversight
- Technical Aptitude: Computer Networking, Data Documentation, Workflow Planning
- Manufacturing: OMS, Changeover Efficiency, 5S/Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management
- IT/Software: Networking Systems, Data Entry, Microsoft Office Suite, Technical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Production Expert
DENSO
01.2022 - Current
Production Associate
DENSO
01.2017 - 01.2022
Owner / Operator
DOELING DOE FARM
01.2015 - 01.2018
Student Worker
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
04.2009 - 08.2009
Teacher's Assistant
Douglas Cherokee Head Start
11.2007 - 02.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology – Computer Networking Systems
ITT Technical Institute