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Updated March 26, 2025

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Production line leader resume

Carol Jackson

(920) 555-6913 | cjackson@example.com

Warren, MI | 41922 W. Evergreen Ln. - 19429

Work experience

2017 - Present
Production Line Leader, General Motors - Warren, MI
- Conducted timely repairs and replacement of substandard components to ensure precise quality standards.
- Ensured group met quality and production goals.
- Confirm production cost schedule and quality standards are upheld.
- Operated forklift to keep parts full and lines running in order to prevent assembly line shutdown.
- Worked on the assembly line in several different departments.
- Led automotive assembly line of 70 hourly employees.
2010 - 2017
Line Leader, Mastronardi Produce USA - Southfield, MI
- Created new procedures for optimal operations.
- Assisted in warranty claims to insure quality product with minimal customer down time.
- Attended several Fred Pryor training seminars Completed 10 hour OSHA training.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Track product, equipment and parts throughout the production process using bar codes and scanners.
2009 - 2010
Assembler, Lear - Southfield, MI
- Fabricated, attached, and assured quality control of trim to seat cushion in assembly line environment.
- Assembled automotive parts for General Motors Corp. Seats and Lift-Gate.
- Observed all safety policies and procedures Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants.
- Worked as part of an assembly line responsible for the creation of sprinkler system parts.
- Required ability to use pnuematic tools and hand tools.
2008 - 2009
Order Picker, Staples - Boston, MA
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Followed all safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
- Order Picker * Dock Stocker * Reach Truck Operator *Pallet Jack Operator
- Pick orders to fulfill customer orders.

Skills

Particular Production Process
Store Orders
Customer Orders
Safety Rules
Build Orders
Cherry-Picker
Parts Assembler
Quality Checks
Procedures
Date Code Accuracy

Education

High School Diploma, (2008 - 2008)
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Production line leader resume

Aaron Myers

(950) 555-1610 | amyers@example.com

Charlotte, NC | 57584 N. Maple Rd. - 56728

Work experience

2017 - Present
Production Line Leader, Bank of America - Charlotte, NC
- Evaluate and analyze existing procedures based on Legislative and state requirements.
- Direct communication with banking centers, internal/external Attorneys, Federal and State agencies.
- Participated in production/operations meetings to assist in the communication of seller issues and opportunities.
2011 - 2017
Auditor/Quality, Bank of America - Charlotte, NC
- Recommend procedures and training curriculum enhancements.
- Identify training needs and participate in training interventions calls to meet quality standards.
- Assigned to Bank of America *Bankruptcy initial review of Document Fulfillment Procedures.
- Work on special projects as assigned by leadership team.
2010 - 2011
Quality Inspector, Kelly Services - Troy, MI
- Perform required diagnostic and analytical tests to diagnose and repair wireless communication equipment.
- Maintained production equipment and machinery.
- Follow GMP s, ISO and FDA Standards.
- Inspect and test raw materials for conformance with customer specifications.
2007 - 2010
Line Up Worker, Blue Apron - New York, NY
- Utilized power tools Practiced safety procedures Adapted daily to specific situations and trained on many jobs
- Peeled and cut fruit on the assembly line *Worked in extreme cold temperatures for long hours *Cleaned the machines
- Handled boxing of ordersWrapped pallets and used pallet jackchecked box order number
- Stack boxes in orderly fashion and manageable time so that assembly line workers and conveyor belts run smoothly.

Skills

Food Preparation
Inspection Results
Quality Checks
Assembly Line
Particular Production Process
Quality Products
Financial Statements
Quality Audits
Automotive Parts
AOI

Education

Certificate, Communication (2006 - 2007)
New York University
New York,

Production line leader resume

Kenneth Ortiz

(970) 555-1316 | kortiz@example.com

Atlanta, GA | 77621 S. Park St. - 64009

Work experience

2020 - Present
Production Line Leader, The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta, GA
- Set up machinery and ensure all production materials are available.
- Oversee daily operations of the bottling production assembly lines and production warehouse.
- Expedite and ensure all food was out in a timely manner and held up to company standards.
2017 - 2020
Auditor/Quality, Northrop Grumman - Long Beach, CA
- Helped company to receive first ISO 9000 certification Developed and reported dept.
- Performed process audits in a manufacturing environment to verify conformance to technical documentation, engineering specifications, and contractual requirements.
- Required using sophisticated, computerized test equipment mounted in test consoles and soldering and de-soldering small parts.
- Transitioned from in-house consultant to senior management on ISO, process-quality (TQM) and other related issues.
2016 - 2017
Quality Assurance Technician, Boeing - Long Beach, CA
- Operated CMM and FARO arm for product inspections.
- Tracked and analyzed SPC data with Minitab and other statistical programs.
2014 - 2016
Manufacturing Associate, Baxter International - Hayward, CA
- Operated production equipments such as fermentor, ultra-filtration device.
- Ordered and received raw materials and supplies for manufacturing department.

Skills

R
Clean Room Environment
Capa
PH Meter
Batch Records
HR
Final Inspection
Clinical Trials
Quality Checks
Viscosity

Education

High School Diploma, (2014 - 2014)
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Production line leader resume

Cheryl Cunningham

(510) 555-6491 | ccunningham@example.com

Wichita, KS | 7980 S. Oak Ln. - 18526

Work experience

2016 - Present
Production Line Leader, Johnson Controls - Wichita, KS
- Provide leadership to the assembly line, reviewing safety and training to the production line associates
- Increased plant efficiency 20% through a Kaizen and optimizing the number of operators needed to meet customer demand.
- Promote safety and implement company policies and procedures.
- Led ISO 18000, 9001 registration efforts.
2012 - 2016
Line Leader, Tyson Foods - Springdale, AR
- Performed quality checks on products coming off assembly line.
- Lead for 2 years*7 years with company in production, lead, HACCP, QA testing.
- Maintained maximum yields in accordance with company policies and USDA food and safety guidelines.
- Maintained product flow within QC specs, USDA regulations, and company quality standards.
2009 - 2012
Material Handler, P&G - Wilberforce, OH
- Provided guidance concerning proper execution of the processes and procedures related to loading and unloading of shipments.
- Maintain and operate pallet jack to transfer large items.
- Unload Truck Stock Floor Receive customer's merchandise from warehouse.
- Load and unload trucks, process merchandise, stock merchandise, inventory, operate (MPU) Merchandise pick up.
2008 - 2009
Order Picker, Aldi - Wilberforce, OH
- Scan productss using RF scanner before leaving warehouse.
- Receive product to dock and putaway using stand up forklift in pallet jack

Skills

RF
Order Pickers
Different Parts
Customer Orders
Computer System
Production Cell
Different Departments
CDL
Crew Members
Pick Orders

Education

Associate's Degree, Business (2006 - 2008)
Central State University
Wilberforce,

Production line leader resume

Timothy Ortiz

(480) 555-7938 | tortiz@example.com

Jacksonville, FL | 64635 N. Oak St. - 74941

Work experience

2018 - Present
Production Line Leader, COLOMER USA - Jacksonville, FL
- Interpret company policies to staff and enforce safety regulations.
- Ensured all employees are following all company practices, policies and safety procedures.
- Team Lead and Assisted team members to create high quality products for high-end automobiles.
- Crew has led facility in exceeding production goals as setting Company records.
2013 - 2018
Auditor/Quality, Bank of America - Jacksonville, FL
- Collaborate with the team to introduce policies and procedures for audit process that mitigate risk to the company.
- Participate in Migration meetings to ensure accuracy of new accounts.
- Sampled raw materials and production components for further analysis.
2011 - 2013
Quality Assurance Technician, Atlantic Food Mart - Rocky Mount, NC
- Handled customer complaints and conducted store level quality reviews.
- Helped organization attained ISO 13485 certification and trained employees on GMPs and lean manufacturing.
- Utilize SPC software to record and analyze data; maintain Quality documentation.
2008 - 2011
Manufacturing Associate, Hospira - Rocky Mount, NC
- Stay up to date on iso training
- Perform operation of production equipment.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and follow proper PPE gowning practices.
- Bulk Cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing production equipment in a compliant manner.
- Completed proper documentation of all work in laboratory log-sheet and batch records.

Skills

Hand Tools
Quality Checks
Osha
Process Equipment
Safety Standards
Quality Products
Product Quality
Computer System
Patient Care
Safety Rules

Education

High School Diploma, (2008 - 2008)
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How to write a production line leader resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Start with your professional title, or the one you aspire to.

Step 2: Detail your years of experience in production line leader-related roles and your industry experience.

Step 3: What are your biggest professional wins? Here is your opportunity to highlight your strongest accomplishments by placing them at the start of your resume.

Step 4: Don't forget, your goal is to summarize your experience. Keep it short and sweet, so it's easy for recruiters to quickly understand why you're a great hire.

Hiring managers spend under a minute reviewing resumes on average. This means your summary needs to demonstrate your value quickly and show why you are the perfect fit for the production line leader position.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some production line leader interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a production line leader resume:

Team Work
Safety Procedures
GMP
Quality Checks
Cleanliness
Quality Standards
Safety Rules
Production Schedules
Basic Math
Assembly Line

Continuous Improvement
Safety Standards
Production Process
Troubleshoot
Production Floor
Leadership
Pallet Jack
Production Equipment
PPE
USDA

Sops
Safety Regulations
FDA
HACCP
Safety Guidelines
Quality Products
ISO
Preventative Maintenance
Production Data
Customer Specifications

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How to structure your work experience

Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.

Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.

Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.

Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the production line leader.

How to write production line leader experience bullet points

Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.

Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
What were your responsibilities or goals?
How did you accomplish them?
Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )

Here are examples from great production line leader resumes:

Work history example #1

Overnight Stocker

Walmart

Developed and maintained a strong and clear communication rapport with various levels of personnel in both the front office and manufacturing.
Promoted to Inventory Management, took inventory of Walmart store daily.
Maintained open lines of communication with overnight team members.
Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems as well as expedited communication between upper level management and general personnel.
Supervised employees in the backroom to make sure they did everything correctly.

Work history example #2

Overnight Stocker

Abercrombie & Fitch

Opened and closed the store, counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
Maintained ongoing and proactive communication with key partners about new arrivals, order overages and shortages, and delivery delays
Demonstrated effective communication when interacting with customers, co- workers and managers.
Worked the cash register, handling cash, check, and credit transactions under the Wal-Mart policies and procedures.
Assisted in customer service by answering phones and oral communication.

Work history example #3

Cook/Server

McDonald's

Worked Multiple positions, but was mostly kept in the front or at a window
Completed the basic tasks of working at McDonalds in all the positions.
Self-motivated, hard-working and highly trainable.
Cleaned and prepped kitchen Washed dishes Cooked food using grill and deep fryer Assembled sandwiches
Presented, Drive-Thru, Cleaned the place, and made sure the customers were happy.

Work history example #4

Production Line Leader

HOLOPACK INT

Assisted Technical Writers and GMP Officers in creating CAPA's.
Provided floor leadership for a 24/7 parenteral facility with direct supervision of up to 24 employees.
Audited various in lab systems and personnel against FDA guidelines to ensure GMP compliance.
Trained employees on setup and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
Established guidelines for operation of the clinical suite in a commercial facility, without impediment to efficient technology transfer.

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Add an education section to your resume

The education section should display your highest degree first.

Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.

If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries from production line leader resumes:

High School Diploma

2008 - 2008

Certificate in communication

New York University, New York, NY

2006 - 2007

Highlight your production line leader certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your production line leader resume:

Forklift Safety and Inspector
OSHA Safety Certificate

Updated March 26, 2025

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