Dorothy Schurmeier
Fort Branch
Summary
Results-oriented Production Group Leader with extensive experience in leadership and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to enhance productivity and efficiency through strong problem-solving skills. Committed to leveraging expertise in production to drive operational excellence and team performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Group Leader WQCI Final 4
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
Princeton
02.2025 - Current
- Led daily production meetings to ensure smooth workflow and communication from the beginning of shift and communicate any known issues.
- Monitored production processes for adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in production lines and ensure solid inspection methods.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to maintain Silver Status of 3P5S..
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization, from press to plastics to weld, paint and assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitored performance of team members and provided feedback on their progress.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain harmony among the group.
Production Group Leader WQCI VP
Tmmi
Princeton
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to standardized work.
- Collaborated with maintenance and engineering teams to address equipment issues promptly.
- Supported team in achieving production goals through effective teamwork.
- Regularly communicated with management regarding updates on projects or issues.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain harmony.
- Analyzed production data to determine areas where process improvements can be made. By doing so, headcount was reduced and VP overtime was drastically reduced.
- Developed and maintained a positive work environment by providing support, guidance, and direction to all Team Members.
- Monitored performance of team members and provided feedback on their progress.
Production Group Leader East Paint
TMMI
Princeton
11.2014 - 12.2023
- Led production teams to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational protocols during new hire orientation.
- Monitored equipment performance and coordinated maintenance schedules.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste, saving $254,000 annually in underbody sealer usage while maintaining quality standards.
- Scheduled shifts and assigned tasks to optimize team performance and resource use during production downtime such as weekends and shutdowns. I supervised activities every shutdown between 2015 and 2023 with zero safety incidents.
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and support of all team members.
- Coordinated with weld shop to reduce the number of weld defects that made it into paint.
- Monitored performance of team members and provided feedback on their progress.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain harmony.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with external vendors as required.
- Developed and maintained a positive work environment by providing support, guidance, and direction to staff.
- Provided training for new employees in the use of equipment, processes, and policies.
Production Team Leader East Paint
TMMI
Princeton
01.2007 - 10.2014
- Monitored production lines to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages.
- Motivated team members to maintain high morale and foster a collaborative environment.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members on daily tasks.
- Kept areas clean and neat to comply with area guidelines.
- Identified areas of improvement in the production process and submitted many kaizens and work instruction changes.
Production Team Member
TMMI
Princeton
04.2003 - 12.2006
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding production issues and solutions.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions concerning new processes or techniques.
- Followed standardized work for each stage of the manufacturing process.
- Cleaned work area regularly and checked for any potential hazards in the facility.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Roundy's Distribution Center
Eldorado
06.1993 - 03.2003
- Process payroll for employees using automated systems and software.
- Administer employee benefits programs including health, retirement, and leave policies.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with HR teams to resolve employee compensation issues effectively.
- Reviewed and processed employee benefits, payroll deductions, and garnishments.
- Processed new hire paperwork including tax forms, direct deposit information, health insurance enrollment forms.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll reports or other financial documents related to payroll or benefits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carrier Mills High School
Carrier Mills, IL05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
John A Logan College
Carterville, ILSkills
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Quality control
- Team motivation
- Process improvement
- Quality inspection
Affiliations
- Active member of WIIT, TVA and AAC at TMMI
- Volunteer at GCAS Regularly
Accomplishments
- Dale Carnegie class winner for people relations.
Certification
- OSHA 10 Cardholder (10 hour OSHA Safety Class)
- TMMI ME License
- TMMI COHE Lockholder
- PPG Certified. This was achieved by attending 2 weeks of PPG school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Kawasaki Certified. This was achieved by attending 2 weeks of robot teaching school in Novi, Michigan.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Group Leader WQCI Final 4
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
02.2025 - Current
Production Group Leader WQCI VP
Tmmi
01.2024 - 01.2025
Production Group Leader East Paint
TMMI
11.2014 - 12.2023
Production Team Leader East Paint
TMMI
01.2007 - 10.2014
Production Team Member
TMMI
04.2003 - 12.2006
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Roundy's Distribution Center
06.1993 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Carrier Mills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
John A Logan College