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Work History
Education
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Abbie Lightner

Independence,MO
Abbie Lightner

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Skills

  • Presentation Skills
  • Meeting Planning and Leadership
  • Data Gathering and Documentation
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Organizational Skills
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Problem Resolution
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Statistics Skills
  • Understanding of Distribution
  • Manufacturing Process Experience
  • Microsoft Office Software
  • Team Management
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Production Oversight
  • Time Management
  • Distribution Coordination
  • Staffing Requirement Determination

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Collins Aerospace
Lenexa, KS

MRO Buyer/Planner
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.

Starport Technologies
Kansas City, MO

Production Scheduler
02.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Reviewed production orders to identify and resolve conflicts in scheduling and material availability.
  • Monitored daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
  • Coordinated with inventory control team to ensure adequate stock levels for production processes.
  • Communicated with internal departments to coordinate resources needed for successful scheduling operations.
  • Identified areas where changes could be made to improve efficiency in the scheduling process.
  • Implemented new systems and technologies as needed to improve productivity.
  • Participated in regular meetings with management staff to discuss performance metrics and goals.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.

Silgan Dispensing Systems
Grandview, MO

Buyer/Planner
07.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Monitored daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
  • Provided guidance on resolving issues related to scheduling and delivery of goods.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to make informed decisions regarding production schedules.
  • Communicated with internal departments to coordinate resources needed for successful scheduling operations.
  • Identified areas where changes could be made to improve efficiency in the scheduling process.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
  • Analyzed resource requirements for each project and identified potential conflicts or delays.
  • Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization.

Fortis Solutions Group
Independence, MO

Production Scheduler
09.2017 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Planned and delegated work to meet project and production goals.
  • Utilized information-gathering techniques while analyzing and identifying implications to make correct planning and scheduling decisions.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
  • Reviewed material shortages, stock outages and safety stock levels while working with buyers, material planners, schedulers and manufacturing to meet customer requirements.
  • Handled issues that occurred during production phases, quickly remedying equipment malfunctions and staff problems.
  • Maintained presence on production floor to promote success among personnel and serve as team liaison.
  • Managed movement of materials and product through production.
  • Coordinated with clients and management to stay up-to-date on progress.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Distributed work orders to departments.
  • Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
  • Scheduled orders to meet production goals and formed action plans to handle time component constraints.

Education

State of Missouri Education
Independence, MO

High School Equivalency
06.2023

University Overview

References

References
  • Greg O'Donnell Plant manager Fortis Solutions Group 816-308-8377
  • Chanel Tompkins Pre-Press Tech Fortis Solutions Group 816-237-6811
  • Kelea Goodloe Buyer Planner Silgan Dispensing Systems 816-877-7328
Abbie Lightner