Kimberly King Email & Phone Number

Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States

Plymouth, Michigan

Support multiple project teams managing part and tool orders for the prototype builds. Work with suppliers, build sites and program teams to maintain build schedules and part inventories. Issue RFQ’s and negotiate pricing and timing with multiple suppliers. Process invoices for all prototype build expense's.

Novi, Michigan

Oversee the launch of a product from initiation to production, utilizing team members and various resources to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Oversee the development and implementation of engineering changes internally, while acting as the engineering window person between design and manufacturing.

Novi, Michigan

Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordination of projects/activities within Paper Pattern Tuning Department. Work with Trim Engineers and Designers to support the development of trim patterns that meet the program requirements and engineering changes. Provide support using strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Organize trim cover engineering activities, plan and develop project schedules to meet internal and customer milestones.Attend program meetings and coordinate with Trim Engineers and related functional groups. Maintain PPT cut/sew schedules, following up on material issues/questions.Develop and maintain a team environment for all aspects of projects.Support the timely and accurate release of engineering change documentation and data.Coordinate cost savings opportunities to support all trim cover VA/VE activity.Track new colored materials, threads, and review/validate CCIS information.Support Cost Planning with process time studies and material usage calculations.

Plymouth, Michigan

Prototype Launch Coordinator / ProcurementProject/Build Coordination * Material Procurement * Release CoordinationBuild and Procurement coordinator with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment. Utilize strong software skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Mfg-Pro(QAD), Genesis (SAP/SRM), PDM, PLM.CORE COMPETENCIESProject / Build Coordination SDT team to Manufacturing Material Procurement / CoordinationBuild ManagementInventory ManagementRelease / Bill of Material CoordinationSupplier and Customer ComunicationPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEJohnson Controls, Inc; Plymouth, MI Prototype Launch Coordinator (Feb 2006 - Oct 2015)Supports Program Management / Engineering Management / Plant in launching of new productsDomestic TravelManage release of prototype/production parts and drawingsManage tool and part orders, part availability for on-time delivery for prototype builds Procure parts for prototype buildsCreate Purchase Requisitions to ensure correct parts, quantity and cost are delivered Communicate with multiple suppliers to provide to ensure 100% on time delivery Maintain build schedulesTrack customer orders to ensure on time deliverySupport financial tracking process to ensure with in budget Support with PPAP processMaintain inventory controlMaintain shipping schedulesComputer skills: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Mfg Pro (QAD), Genesis (SAP/SRM), PDM, PLM

Plymouth, Michigan

Create, process, manage and distribute all change documentation for multiple OEM programs. Maintain materials for programs in PDM database. Coordinate change information between engineers, Plants, and program teams.

Plymouth, Michigan

Process, Manage and distribute all change documentation for trim business unit all OEM’s.