Sr. Specialist Production Planner
Current•Utilized various software, including ERP (Oracle, Cognos- Cincom Control), MTS (Internal-Trackstar), PMS (Factory Logix), ISP (Interface Status Portal) & TMS (SHIP) to control visibility, reduce cost, increase production & save time •Collaborated interdepartmentally to achieve a 96% on-time rating, 15% overall production increase by year end & 6% decrease in overtime costs•Managed a team of over 10 manufacturing techs, engineers & CSRs to exceed units required by 20% each month •Organized processes to maximize production efficiency by smart sourcing, tracking and tracing progress, facilitating inventory control & using Kaizen strategies to improve conditions•Dictated priorities to accomplish internal goals and meet contract dates a week early each period•Maintained visibility from accepting contract, allocating material, overseeing build plans to shipping