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LaTonya V. Morris

Cordova

Summary

Goal-oriented professional with strong time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and quick ability to learn new skills. Committed to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth. Experienced in team management and leadership, utilizing effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster a positive work environment while meeting changing demands.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Value Stream Team Leader

PARKER HANNIFIN CHD-CHELSEA
07.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for leading multiple value streams under the direction of the Plant Manager ensuring a safe work environment, to improve quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement through continuous improvement.
  • Lead plant value streams in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to supply chain, production control and manufacturing priorities to create continuous product flow and level the workload.
  • Identify the status of production materials and act with such materials as defined in controlled plans and work instructions.
  • Reflect on problems, solutions and challenges by driving a culture of continuous improvements.
  • Utilize PDCA in connection to Team Improvement Boards to ensure positive solutions.
  • Provide effective cross training for Value Stream Associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream.
  • Make decisions about Overtime and Coverage by staying on top of backlog by coordinating with customer service and scheduling.
  • Lead RTB meetings daily with cross functional teams about Safety, production goals and urgent customer needs.
  • Monitor emails and utilize the team to respond to urgent customer needs for PTO’s, materials or other request and effectively communicate back promptly.
  • Assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities.
  • Create the basis for continuous improvement through employee empowerment by ensuring process are followed and adjustments needed are implemented while remaining compliant with safety goals and lean requirements.

Production Manager I

SMITH & NEPHEW LLC
03.2019 - 02.2024
  • Coach, develop and lead the production team to ensure all products adhere to Smith & Nephew’s key KPI goals (safety, quality, delivery, cost) throughout the manufacturing facility by ensuring production schedules are met through optimum use of resources to maximize productivity.
  • Actively worked with the production engineering department to reduce costs and improve productivity by 15% by applying lean principles.
  • Reduced queue quantities by 25% by improving packaging layout.
  • Decreased scrap by 20% by creating a defect board and scheduling frequent trainings.
  • Coordinate and improve flow within manufacturing area through Kaizen and standard work.
  • Interact with the Quality team to reduce external and internal defects by resolving root-causes and improving manufacturing processes.
  • Direct problem solving & taking action on repairs; scheduling outside resources when necessary.
  • Worked continuously with the manufacturing operators and maintenance technicians to improve machine output, equipment effectiveness and quality.
  • Maintained and approved attendance for hourly employees.
  • Prepare work schedule for subsequent shifts, including overtime schedules as required.
  • Measured performance of supervisors, writing mid-year and year end reviews.
  • Recommend the hiring, advancement, and termination of subordinates.
  • Communicate with employees including distributing company memos and pertinent information.
  • Organize PowerPoint accuracy/percentage reports for weekly management meetings.
  • Maintain inventory records and supplier data to support the supply chain management program.
  • Manage cycle counting program achieving inventory accuracy of 99%.
  • Worked with planning team to coordinate with manufacturing to establish production due dates and schedule data needed to process production orders.

Production Supervisor

ONYX MEDICAL Corporation
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Directly supervise all 2nd shift CNC lathe personnel and provide oversight for all 2nd shift plant employees.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Coordinate procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
  • Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
  • Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products.

Logistics Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Implemented and maintained the inventory to and from customers and vendors as well as within the company to achieve optimum flow and service levels ensuring process compliance throughout the DC.
  • Conducted daily meetings with employees to improve and communicate safety, quality, and productivity results from the prior day.
  • Created and maintained performance and attendance tracking database for timely associate feedback and accountability.
  • Allocated work, monitored productivity, and procured resources to facilitate staff performance, while ensuring ambitious standards of quality accuracy, housekeeping, product damage minimization and safety.
  • Conducted lean observations to eliminate waste and opportunities to improve production.

Operations Supervisor

TRANE INGERSOLL RAND
06.2008 - 03.2018
  • Executed the daily production schedule through the utilization of people, material, machine, and processes to meet customer demand and schedule compliance.
  • Led team in the physical transfer of materials from a 373,000 square foot facility to 642,000 Square foot facility.
  • Promoted employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training skills, and appropriate use of teams to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • Revised and implemented standard work, thus resulting in 25% quality improvement on receipt discrepancies.
  • Analyzed quantitative data from various customer feedback methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, scorecards, and complaints) to identify trends in customer pain points and potential root causes.
  • Encouraged effective team building by demonstrating excellent project management and facilitation skills.
  • Planned strategies, projects, and subordinate work goals based on broad organizational objectives.
  • Ensured employee development through positive mentorship in direct correlation to the company’s path to premier performance with the site’s higher employee engagement scores 12% higher than DC planned goal.
  • Utilized lean tools including Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), Standard Work, 9 Step Problem Solving.
  • Participated as team leader in 4 of 5 Rapid Improvement Events (RIE).
  • Deployment of Standard Work to ensure appropriate training and staffing levels meet OTS at 98%.
  • Increased overall productivity of the department by 15% with decreased overtime and reduced headcount.
  • Created and implemented a 5S plan for 335 associates throughout the facility to help drive efficiency in labor productivity in the DC as well as the office area.

Education

BBA - Business Administration Management

Le-MOYNE OWEN COLLEGE
Memphis, TN
12.2008

Skills

  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Team empowerment

Qualifications Summary

  • Strategic planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Strong Leadership
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Conflict management

Timeline

Value Stream Team Leader

PARKER HANNIFIN CHD-CHELSEA
07.2024 - Current

Production Manager I

SMITH & NEPHEW LLC
03.2019 - 02.2024

Production Supervisor

ONYX MEDICAL Corporation
10.2018 - 03.2019

Logistics Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group
03.2018 - 05.2018

Operations Supervisor

TRANE INGERSOLL RAND
06.2008 - 03.2018

BBA - Business Administration Management

Le-MOYNE OWEN COLLEGE

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