Production Planning Supervisor accomplished in streamlining production processes, project planning and training and development.
Skills
Material handling expertise
Production line management
Quality assurance training
SAP superuser
APICS trained
Lean Manufacturing
Work History
10/2006 to Current
Production Planning SupervisorTenneco – Elkhart, IN Plan, control and distribute materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements. Supervise personnel in Shipping, Receiving, and Crib operations
Provide leadership for the Materials Department and participate in attainment of Plant goals
Develop material procedures and systems that support the Plant Operations
Oversees and ensures proper production control planning and scheduling programs
Ensures proper contact with customers relating to the releases and deliveries
Oversees the purchasing of materials and supplies for the operation of the Plant
Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth
Monitor inventory levels and inventory control parameters
Monitor inventory delivery schedule to minimizer freight dollars
Serve as materials representative in product launch meetings
Drive the Materials Department BOS measurable towards Best in Class.
Monitors and promotes environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping within area of responsibility
05/2003 to 10/2006
Material Analyst Tenneco – Ligonier, IN
Planning and scheduling all Ford value stream line
Maintain a high SIMS rating through accurate planning, scheduling and shipping of Ford product for the customer on a timely basis
Maintain good customer relationships
Support all plant objectives through BOS and Six Sigma programs
Assist in all new launches
Provide support to other value streams by covering absences or vacations of the other members of the material team.
Assist the shipping department in SAP transactions
Successfully decreased overall inventory by $350 K
05/1999 to 05/2003
Production SupervisorTernneco – Ligonier, IN
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
06/1982 to 05/1999
Production SupervisorKiirsch – Rockford, Illinois and Middlebury, Indiana
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implement ideas for increased productivity and cost reduction.
Responsible for training of production personnel and work instructions.
Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
07/1980 to 06/1982
Medical Record SupervisorSt. Anthony Hospital – Rockford, IL Supervisor of the Medical Record Department
Education
1980
Bachelor of Science: Allied Health Administration University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
