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Davenport, Iowa

Coordinates the flow of materials and the filling of Kanbans for a department of the factory. Ensures that the production personnel have the parts needed in order to produce the desired product. Oversees and ensures that the inventory is correct and on time; identifies resolves problems.Doing root causes analysis and resolving the issue. This is accomplished using SAP, conferring with employees in different functional areas.Work critical shortage and other to ensure part availability using Excel spreadsheetsAudits work centers for material accuracy and quantities.

Davenport, Ia

Provide supervisory support, operational management, financial reporting, production planning, policy and procedure implementation, project development. • Developed an Access database application to capture client information, create historical data, and provide trending patterns.• Generated computerized production, safety, and scheduling reports.• Initiated and implemented policies and procedures, safety programs, and training for all employees.• Upgraded production monitoring system.• Significantly reduced turnover and improved productivity.• Built relationships with customers.

Ottawa, Il

Responsible for the operational and financial performance of a $1.6 million division. • Directed a staff of 40 people.• Prepared and managed operational and capital budgets. • Prepared customer estimates and job bids.• Redesigned production department and developed production standards to increase productivity by 10%.• Developed labor strategies and participated on the bargaining team for union negotiations. • Successfully controlled labor expenses while minimizing turnover. • Created a flatter, more effective organizational structure.

Madison, Wi

Supervised a staff of 36-55 employees in the operation of six production departments. Responsible for training, evaluations, and discipline. • Established staffing levels and managed the human resource functions. • Purchased supplies for production operations. • Established and maintained production and quality levels.

Madison/Milwaukee, Wi

Managed a retail home improvement store with annual sales of more than $1 million.

B.S., Sociology

Online Computer Courses

Accounting, Computer Programing