Inventory Management: -Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production and R&D demand. -Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations. -Implement and maintain inventory control systems (2 Bin Kanban) to improve accuracy and efficiency. -Analyze inventory data to forecast demand -Collaborate with buyers to adjust purchasing strategies accordingly. -Maintain and manage inventory related records in ERP system. Logistics Coordination: -Oversee the packaging, transportation, and distribution of goods both domestically & internationally. -Collaborate with suppliers, customs brokers, and transportation companies to ensure timely deliveries. -Develop and implement logistics strategies to minimize costs and enhance service levels. -Maintain compliance with all hazardous material handling regulations. -Monitor and manage logistics costs.Team Management: -Lead and train a team of inventory and logistics staff. -Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures for inventory and logistics staff. -Foster a collaborative and productive work environment. -Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for team development. -Identify trends and areas for continuous improvement in inventory and logistics processes.

-Ensure inventory accuracy, by cycle counts and performing proper inventory transactions.-Set and maintain accurate item data in ERP system.-Manage inventory to target levels while systematically optimizing inventory investment and service levels.-Manage inventory area to high performance standards of quality and organization.-Picking and Kitting parts for employees and production line.-Receive incoming parts in accordance with specified process.-Travels to supplier locations as needed to deliver or pick up parts and supplies.-Put parts away received parts and supplies in designated area.-Notify suppliers, customers, and colleagues of when ordered parts and supplies arrive.-Ship parts as needed to meet suppliers, customers, and colleagues needs.-Keep information accessible by utilizing Google Drive for filing documents.-Coordinate with project managers to meet project requirements.-Participate in Inventory performance metrics and related meetings.-Work cross functionally with other departments in order to meet business needs.

-Supervise candy production. -Oversee fulfillment and shipping of orders.-Prioritize daily duties for production team.-Review employee schedule and adjust as necessary based on demands.-Maintain phone and email communication with vendors and clients.-Collect orders from various sources (website, emails, etc.).-Order and receive supplies.-Enter invoices in Quick Books.-Review production quality daily. -Address issues with facility and equipment as necessary.

I was a founding member of an internal quality control audit team. I performed production process audits comparing actual practice to written ISO Tier procedures in all sections. I evaluated corrective action reports, critical process countermeasures, and collaborated with management & engineers on continuous improvement activities with a focus on sharing best practices. My audit team and I worked on multiple projects that contributed to greater compliance of standardized work, which resulted in quality improvement. I led activity to convert all audit team documentation from intranet network to internet browser based SharePoint. This enabled greater collaboration between all manufacturing sections and members of management. Additionally, I created tutorials and conducted troubleshooting for all audit activity both internal to the team and externally to those participating in audit activity.

I was selected to work on the pilot team with a group of engineers, managers, and other associates to work on the launch of the new model year of Outback and Legacy.Some of my skills and responsibilities include:•Facilitating information flow between sections and section personnel which includes different production departments, engineers and managers.•Preparation of standardized procedures. I have experience with video time pro to create work instructions and line balancing.•Conducting cycle & equipment time studies and ergonomic evaluations and training.•Problem/ countermeasure tracking.•Plan and build assembly and safety facility equipment. •Fill in for team leader responsibilities when required.I am trained and/or certified in: •Metal working including MIG welding •Operating power industrial trucks.•Fall protection•Confined space •Fire watch

•Trained on 60+ stations and routes within 3 departments.•Train associates on jobs within the team.•Identify and report safety concerns.•Deliver line side parts via fork truck and mo truck.•Install various parts on vehicle using hand tools and pneumatic equipment. •Work within a specified takt time for each unit while preventing downtime.I have experience working in following departments:•Trim & Final Assembly•Material Handling •Body Assembly

I have experience in: •Operating multiple chemical filling machines.•Assembling hard goods products/ operate vibration welding machine.•Package finished goods for shipment.

Experience in a distribution center that included warehousing, loading/ unloading palletized and non-palletized goods.

Experience with fraud prevention computer software to provide customer service. Verified customer information and transactions over the phone. Deescalated calls when poor experiences were had by customers.