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Lori Shepherd

Louisville

Summary

Results-driven, experienced senior level operations, production and continuous improvement professional. Offering wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and development of high-performing teams. History of leading NPI programs and launches. A strong background in building successful high-performing teams focused on production goals, safety, quality, delivery and cost. Experienced with union labor and collective bargaining.

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Manufacturing Operations Assembly

GE Appliances a Haier Company
04.2020 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Established key performance indicators to assess departmental effectiveness and drive strategic planning efforts.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on long-term vision, shaping business strategies to meet market demands.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Navigated team through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.

Senior Manager, Lean

GE Appliances a Haier Company
07.2013 - 04.2020
  • Responsibilities included driving team to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics
  • -Managed 5 salary and 8 hourly team members.
  • - Provided leadership in the transformation of AP1 from traditional manufacturing to a lean manufacturing system.
  • - Launched a 2015 NPI line, 2017 NPI, 2018 NPI, 2019 NPI line 9 and NGFL 2019 dryer line.
  • -Developed plant team members by teaching them Lean principles and training them on Lean tools.
  • - Led team to drive the Lean vision and culture.
  • - Created a Lean strategy for Laundry Manufacturing that focused on improving one piece flow and waste elimination while continuously improving safety, quality and delivery.
  • - Shown ability to generate results through thoughtful process change and thoroughly leading people to deliver sustained results.
  • - Led AP1 to be the leader in appliances in lean transformation.
  • -Led ergonomic activities in the plant

Lean Leader

GE Appliances
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • - Supported launch of the vertical axis laundry product
  • -Worked cross-functionally with operations and team leaders to drive plant metrics for VA in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
  • - Responsible for VLOH reduction
  • - Led team thru multiple takt time changes to meet customer demand.
  • - Supported and trained team with a swing line with HA and line 8 second shift.
  • - Coached team leaders on Standard Work, 5S and 1x1 problem solving.
  • - Led team leaders and team on the seven kinds of waste to reduce cycle time of the team member.
  • - Supported line with the NPI change

Business Leader

General Electric Co
12.2009 - 06.2012
  • - Responsible for operational performance and improvement of metrics including safety, quality, delivery and cost.
  • - Managed 180+ hourly team members.
  • - Provided leadership to the production floor that promoted a positive work environment and delivered reliable and consistent results.
  • - Manager over 3 departments, including spine fin fabrication, post foam doors and final assembly.
  • - Managed and tracked all three department metrics to meet BPO plant goals.
  • - Responsible for the overall safety performance and metrics in BL areas.
  • - Led waste elimination to meet plant VLOH targets.
  • - Led a project to create a Lean Model Line.
  • - Led Bloomington's first supermarket and tugger route.
  • - Led Kaizen event in post foam doors that resulted in a savings of $1.5M.

Education

Master of Business Management - Human Resource Specialty

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.2006

Skills

  • Team building
  • Experience in leadership
  • New Product Introduction
  • Lean
  • Appliance Production System
  • Strategic planning
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Team management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Process improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Director, Manufacturing Operations Assembly

GE Appliances a Haier Company
04.2020 - Current

Senior Manager, Lean

GE Appliances a Haier Company
07.2013 - 04.2020

Lean Leader

GE Appliances
07.2012 - 07.2013

Business Leader

General Electric Co
12.2009 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Master of Business Management - Human Resource Specialty

Indiana Wesleyan University

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