Experience

SafeWorks LLC

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Manufacturing

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Sr. Production Planner

  • Sep 2021 - Present

• Product Support Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Present

• Production Planner

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Gather and analyze demand requirements and enter data into JDE to construct a build schedule. • Identify potential production bottlenecks, such as lack of capacity or purchased items, and work with Buyers, Customer Service, Sales and the Manufacturing staff to resolve roadblocks. • Promises ship dates on sales orders with considering capacity planning and material availability. • Review complex bills of material (BOM’s) to identify part shortages and balance work cells. • Create… Show more • Gather and analyze demand requirements and enter data into JDE to construct a build schedule. • Identify potential production bottlenecks, such as lack of capacity or purchased items, and work with Buyers, Customer Service, Sales and the Manufacturing staff to resolve roadblocks. • Promises ship dates on sales orders with considering capacity planning and material availability. • Review complex bills of material (BOM’s) to identify part shortages and balance work cells. • Create and release all work orders as required to satisfy demand for manufactured items. • Expedite operations to prevent schedule delay and meet unforeseen conditions. • Assist the Purchasing department with product line planning and forecasting. • Develop the Rental Fleet and Sales Forecast in coordination with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Accounting, and Finance. • Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. • Prepare Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis and weekly stocking plan reports. • Work with the Materials department to schedule work order picking as required. • Agent for continuous process and I.T. infrastructure improvement for the Supply Chain department.



Seattleaero

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Planner

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Manage MRP software functions to balance inventory and production flows. • Purchase components, issue and schedule Work Orders to meet customer targets and maintain efficient work flow to avoid any stock-outs or work stoppages. • Master new parts with Bill of Materials and Routing. Maintain existing BOMs and Routing and effect changes, as directed by QA Manager. • Actively participate in Production Meetings and adjust MRP to meet agreed upon activities. • Perform Contract Review… Show more • Manage MRP software functions to balance inventory and production flows. • Purchase components, issue and schedule Work Orders to meet customer targets and maintain efficient work flow to avoid any stock-outs or work stoppages. • Master new parts with Bill of Materials and Routing. Maintain existing BOMs and Routing and effect changes, as directed by QA Manager. • Actively participate in Production Meetings and adjust MRP to meet agreed upon activities. • Perform Contract Review of Customer Orders to ensure they are complete and correct, and conform to EC requirements, and identify and evaluate applicable risks. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors. • Coordinate with and direct other staff in support of accounts to include: Expediting, Receiving and QA, Shipment Control and Invoicing, Customer Rejections, and others, as needed. • Review and direct disposition of Internal Rejection Reports for defective parts as needed. • Train new staff, Assistants, and other staff when directed by manager. • Entertain/host visiting Customers and suppliers. • Travel to suppliers, alone or with Customers, in support of Customer or Company Business needs. • Actively participate in Lean initiatives and other Company programs. • Develop and maintain excellent working supplier relations. • Maintain and report supplier performance ratings. • Provide forecasts and other management reports as required. •

• Lean Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2019

  • Implement and manage the LEAN process of improvement and 5S program. • Assist in establishing tangible measures of time, cost and quality. By identifying waste reduction opportunities and long-term improvement benefits. • Deploy training and other duties/events that will enhance organizational efficiency. By ensuring that tools, resources and instructional materials are available, updated as necessary and maintained to meet ongoing needs. • Coordinate projects, events and… Show more • Implement and manage the LEAN process of improvement and 5S program. • Assist in establishing tangible measures of time, cost and quality. By identifying waste reduction opportunities and long-term improvement benefits. • Deploy training and other duties/events that will enhance organizational efficiency. By ensuring that tools, resources and instructional materials are available, updated as necessary and maintained to meet ongoing needs. • Coordinate projects, events and other improvement activities aimed at removing non-value added inhibitors. As well as participate in follow-up meetings for each event to ensure follow-up activities are completed and improvements are realized and maintained. As well as the tracking for associated costs. • Conduct meetings with the management team on a regular basis to discuss accomplishments, identify areas for improvement, and respond to questions. • Maintain revisions of Work Instructions, Guidelines and procedures.



Seattle Aero

• Buyer

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2019

  • Review and prioritize Customer Inquiries. Research and source parts or services on Customer Inquiries. • Identify and select potential and qualified vendors and send RFQs. Analyze and data enter Vendor Quotes. Select vendor to quote, decide mark-up for each item. • Quote Customer Inquiries. • Negotiate pricing and terms with customers and vendors. • Perform Contract Review of Customer Orders to ensure they are complete and correct, and conform to ITAR requirements… Show more • Review and prioritize Customer Inquiries. Research and source parts or services on Customer Inquiries. • Identify and select potential and qualified vendors and send RFQs. Analyze and data enter Vendor Quotes. Select vendor to quote, decide mark-up for each item. • Quote Customer Inquiries. • Negotiate pricing and terms with customers and vendors. • Perform Contract Review of Customer Orders to ensure they are complete and correct, and conform to ITAR requirements. • Fill Customer Orders by placing Purchase Orders with qualified vendors and negotiate pricing, • Coordinate with and direct other staff in support of accounts to include: expediting, receiving and QA, shipment control and invoicing, customer rejections, and others, as needed. • Maintain frequent contact with customer on bid/order results and status of on-going projects.

• Buyer

  • 2008 - 2014