Karen Lacki
MRO Buyer at Brentwood Industries, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Clint Hicks
Trustworthy, efficient, and going above and beyond what is expected is what comes to mind when I think of Karen. I have worked with Karen for two years now, working with each other on every project that would I would bring to her in the tool shop. She has always impressed me with her ability to keep multiple tooling projects organized. She would take in the customers needs and dates, as well as the machinists times to machine parts and still be able to put together a complete, organized and detail schedule. She also catches drawing errors as well, always double checking if certain hardware is correct or if a material call-out was correct. This has saved multiple projects down the line. When timelines got tight and we didn't think we would hit the date, Karen would step in and help assembly tools, without hesitation. Karen is a key player on any team.
Ruthie Vanderbeck
In addition to organizing top-notch networking events for the office, Karen has managed to keep me sane and organized over the last few years. Her impeccable attention to detail eliminates discrepancies and ensures a smooth transaction from Agreement of Sale to Settlement. Karen's warm heart and professional attitude makes her a joy to work with and an asset to the company.
Clint Hicks
Trustworthy, efficient, and going above and beyond what is expected is what comes to mind when I think of Karen. I have worked with Karen for two years now, working with each other on every project that would I would bring to her in the tool shop. She has always impressed me with her ability to keep multiple tooling projects organized. She would take in the customers needs and dates, as well as the machinists times to machine parts and still be able to put together a complete, organized and detail schedule. She also catches drawing errors as well, always double checking if certain hardware is correct or if a material call-out was correct. This has saved multiple projects down the line. When timelines got tight and we didn't think we would hit the date, Karen would step in and help assembly tools, without hesitation. Karen is a key player on any team.
Ruthie Vanderbeck
In addition to organizing top-notch networking events for the office, Karen has managed to keep me sane and organized over the last few years. Her impeccable attention to detail eliminates discrepancies and ensures a smooth transaction from Agreement of Sale to Settlement. Karen's warm heart and professional attitude makes her a joy to work with and an asset to the company.
Clint Hicks
Trustworthy, efficient, and going above and beyond what is expected is what comes to mind when I think of Karen. I have worked with Karen for two years now, working with each other on every project that would I would bring to her in the tool shop. She has always impressed me with her ability to keep multiple tooling projects organized. She would take in the customers needs and dates, as well as the machinists times to machine parts and still be able to put together a complete, organized and detail schedule. She also catches drawing errors as well, always double checking if certain hardware is correct or if a material call-out was correct. This has saved multiple projects down the line. When timelines got tight and we didn't think we would hit the date, Karen would step in and help assembly tools, without hesitation. Karen is a key player on any team.
Ruthie Vanderbeck
In addition to organizing top-notch networking events for the office, Karen has managed to keep me sane and organized over the last few years. Her impeccable attention to detail eliminates discrepancies and ensures a smooth transaction from Agreement of Sale to Settlement. Karen's warm heart and professional attitude makes her a joy to work with and an asset to the company.
Clint Hicks
Trustworthy, efficient, and going above and beyond what is expected is what comes to mind when I think of Karen. I have worked with Karen for two years now, working with each other on every project that would I would bring to her in the tool shop. She has always impressed me with her ability to keep multiple tooling projects organized. She would take in the customers needs and dates, as well as the machinists times to machine parts and still be able to put together a complete, organized and detail schedule. She also catches drawing errors as well, always double checking if certain hardware is correct or if a material call-out was correct. This has saved multiple projects down the line. When timelines got tight and we didn't think we would hit the date, Karen would step in and help assembly tools, without hesitation. Karen is a key player on any team.
Ruthie Vanderbeck
In addition to organizing top-notch networking events for the office, Karen has managed to keep me sane and organized over the last few years. Her impeccable attention to detail eliminates discrepancies and ensures a smooth transaction from Agreement of Sale to Settlement. Karen's warm heart and professional attitude makes her a joy to work with and an asset to the company.
Credentials
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OSHA 10-Hour Certification class
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrackJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 30-Hour Certification class
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrackMay, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Adult First Aid and CPR
American Red CrossJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer
American Red CrossJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
8-Hour HAZWOPER Training
Elk EnvironmentalNov, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Brentwood Industries, Inc.
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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MRO Buyer
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Apr 2017 - Present
I started in 2017 as a purchasing/tooling coordinator for the Tooling Department, worked as a the department's supervisor for a brief time, and as of Jan 2022, I now work in the Purchasing Department as an MRO Buyer. Procurement: Purchase MRO Items for the two Reading, PA facilities. Analyze spending and compare pricing to find the most cost savings. Tooling: Purchase and receive parts & materials for the Tooling Dept., using Infor-Syteline enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Coordinate shipment of tooling and supplies between the Brentwood plants and tooling suppliers. Coordinate & handle tasks to ensure the smooth daily operations of the Tooling Department, including assisting with project and inventory management, quoting, scheduling, assigning jobs to tooling personnel, tracking progress, closing work orders, and preparing reports. Develop and maintain project (shop job) data (hours worked & costs) using Microsoft Project. Develop and maintain a shop resource schedule. Communicate schedule/availability to machinists and managers. Provide cost & lead-time quotes of prospective tooling jobs to managers, as requested. Log department expenditures. Enter data from daily time sheets of machinists and compile reports, as needed. Track on-time delivery, workmenship, and costs of tooling suppliers. Distribute supplier scorecards to suppliers. Maintain the tooling vendors' statuses on the Approved Supplier List. Maintain vendor relationships to maximize company's buying power. Occasional visits to vendors. Keep records of machine run/set up/downtime. Serve on the facility's safety committee; write meeting minutes. Prepare & maintain operations documents and reports for Tooling Manager and Director of Engineering. Assist the Tooling Manager and Procurement Manager, as needed. Show less
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Meridian Bank
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United States
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Banking
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200 - 300 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Opening new loans Opening new loans
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Berks Packing Co. Inc.
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maintenance & Purchasing Assistant
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2016
Manage inventory control system information concerning maintenance parts and tools.Manage inventory concerning consumables.Identify and verify physical quantities of maintenance items held in inventory.Catalog and label maintenance parts and tools stored in bins and aisles. Load new inventory control system with maintenance item information.Write corrective and preventive maintenance work orders (CMs and PMs) using Megamation maintenance management software.Compare pricing on parts and vendor services to lower spending.Purchase and receive parts using Infor-Visual enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.Log department expenditures.Enter and track daily time sheets of mechanics and contractors.Schedule outside contractors' services for the plant and equipment.Conduct contractor safety review meetings. Supervise light duty workers and assign tasks.Serve on the Safety committee.Lead mechanics in daily stretches.Assist maintenance manager, plant manager, purchasing manager, and safety director, as needed. Show less
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Customer Service/clerical
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
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Spring Township Library
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Event Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Plan and advertise events for the library. Advertised via Constant Contact, local radio station and newspaper, library website, and fliers Plan and advertise events for the library. Advertised via Constant Contact, local radio station and newspaper, library website, and fliers
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AkzoNobel
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Netherlands
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Clerical
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
Upload and update MSDS reports in online system Upload and update MSDS reports in online system
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RE/MAX of Reading
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Transaction Coordinator/Event Coordinator/In-House Newsletter Editor
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Dec 2003 - Apr 2012
Organize and maintain all transaction files. Coordinate settlements. Title insurance and review. Order appropriate inspections for the property. Communicate with mortgage lender. Serve on the Events Committee and help organize, advertise, & run company social events including the Easter Egg Hunt, charity bake sale, & golf outing. Preparation of office newsletter each quarter. Organize and maintain all transaction files. Coordinate settlements. Title insurance and review. Order appropriate inspections for the property. Communicate with mortgage lender. Serve on the Events Committee and help organize, advertise, & run company social events including the Easter Egg Hunt, charity bake sale, & golf outing. Preparation of office newsletter each quarter.
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Title Examiner & Processor
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Sep 2001 - Nov 2003
Subordination and satisfaction/release of mortgages. Preparation and processing of sale/purchase files for settlement. Examination of title search reports. Clear title encumbrances such as unreleased mortgages, judgments, and miscellaneous liens. Recording of new mortgages and deeds after settlement. Preparation of files and loan documents for refinance settlements. Preparation of HUD-1 settlement statements. Subordination and satisfaction/release of mortgages. Preparation and processing of sale/purchase files for settlement. Examination of title search reports. Clear title encumbrances such as unreleased mortgages, judgments, and miscellaneous liens. Recording of new mortgages and deeds after settlement. Preparation of files and loan documents for refinance settlements. Preparation of HUD-1 settlement statements.
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Education
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Penn State University
BA, English, Speech Communications -
Mt. Olive High School
diploma, all