KIMBERLEY MANINGA
Hastings,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented and versatile Manufacturing Supervisor with a proven track record at Koozie Group, optimizing production processes and driving improvements that reduce waste and enhance productivity across multiple departments. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, developing successful teams and personnel management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Scheduler
Green Thumb Industries
Cottage Grove, MN
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed and maintained production schedules to optimize workflow and ensure timely project completion.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely material availability for production.
- Monitored yields and processing metrics to adjust schedules proactively
- Collaborated with departments to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays.
- Adapted schedules based on changing demands and operational requirements.
- Identified and recommended changes to enhance scheduling efficiency and streamline processes.
- Ensured all planned tasks were completed within specified timeframes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align inventory levels with production needs.
- Led scheduling meetings, fostering communication among teams to address challenges proactively.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Koozie Group
Sleepy Eye, MN
11.2013 - 09.2024
- Supervisory positions in multiple departments; Prepress, Production Scheduling, Assembly, Logistics
- Managed a team of 20+ employees, providing direction, training and support as needed.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on ways to improve efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce manufacturing costs.
- Coached staff on best practices related to quality assurance standards.
- Identified areas for improvement in operational efficiency and developed strategies to address them.
- Optimized factory layouts for maximum productivity.
- Created and maintained production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Developed KPIs to measure performance against goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products and processes.
- Worked closely with managers across all departments on special projects or initiatives that required additional staffing support.
- Work closely with sales team to provide accurate product development.
- Implement color management systems to ensure consistent color reproduction across multiple platforms.
- Monitor job progress from layout design through final output stages ensuring timely completion.
- Provide leadership by fostering a positive environment focused on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage inventory of supplies needed for pre-press operations including paper stocks, plates, ink.
- Facilitate communication between internal departments regarding project timelines and deadlines.
- Evaluate new technologies related to prepress operations that could benefit the organization.
- Developed and implemented workflow processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in prepress operations.
- Maintain high-level of quality standards while supervising production of digital and offset printing jobs.
- Establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Utilized problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis when addressing operational issues.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product defects or incorrect orders shipped.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize workflow and eliminate waste.
- Created detailed reports outlining key performance metrics for upper management review.
- Observed equipment operation and proactively addressed issues to prevent downtime.
- Enforced preventive maintenance schedule for department equipment.
- Developed new products and production processes.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing goals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve production issues swiftly and effectively.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Analyzed workflow data to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Led initiatives that fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing floor.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that prevented future recurrence of similar problems.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment maintenance and addressing issues promptly.
- Supervised a team of skilled workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications
Moorhead State University
Moorhead, MN05-1993
Skills
- Change Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- UKG & Kronos
- Time Management
- Oracle/eBS ERP System
- Smartsheets
- Adobe Suite
- ISO 9001 & 14001
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing KPIs
Timeline
Production Scheduler
Green Thumb Industries
07.2025 - 05.2026
Manufacturing Supervisor
Koozie Group
11.2013 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications
Moorhead State University