Adena Downes
Zephyr,TX
Summary
Seasoned inventory/coordinating manager with 25+ years of experience in inventory management and coordinates. Self motivated to keep track of problem areas and strive to catch issues before they arise. Enjoy the challenges of every day production and like to implement ways to conquer the failures and troubles that sometimes come with production. Enjoy training people to succeed. My favorite saying is "Knowledge is power, it is only powerful if you share it." Hardworking and reliable PSP Auditor with strong ability to organize and multi-task. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Converting Operator
3m
Brownwood, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain detailed records of all jobs processed throughout shift.
- Utilize various hand tools such as knives, scissors, rulers, when required during set-up or tear down operations.
- Load rolls of material onto machines for processing.
- Report any safety hazards or machine malfunctions to the supervisor immediately.
- Inspect product for quality assurance purposes.
- Assist in training new personnel on the use of converting machinery and SOPs when needed.
- Collaborate with team members to finish runs on tight deadlines.
- Set up and operate production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Check and adjust machine settings to ensure proper operation.
- Remove and stack completed items in preparation for shipment.
- Cut products to specific measures, carefully using cutting tools.
- Record production output, waste, and downtime data in MES
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Work with Supply Chain and Corporate to send comfort trim orders.
PSP Auditor
3M Brownwood
Brownwood, TX
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Performed order evaluations, machine evaluations and operator audits.
- Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and follow policies and plans under audit review.
- Conducted audits on internal material and determined if product was good to continue slitting.
- Communicated audit findings to operators, leads and supervisors.
- Trained operators how and where to look in standards to achieve success in putting out quality material.
- Performed calibrations on all equipment in PSD.
- Worked with engineers to help find defect origin.
- Helped put together the new Work Instruction for the auditor job.
- Worked with an engineer to make a plan for controlling stock pile.
PSD Slitter
3M Brownwood
Brownwood, TX
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Evaluated materials for quality and slit according to standard.
- Identified machinery issues and notified maintenance to keep equipment up and running.
- Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, printed orders and extra cuts for other machines.
- Put completed products into packages and moved to staging locations.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
Maker Operator
3M Brownwood
Brownwood, TX
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Read and understood standards used to properly make finished products.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Worked with team members to coat various paper products with solution.
- Mixed multiple liquid materials together to achieve proper solutions for coating web.
TCP Tech
3M Brownwood
Brownwood, TX
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Mixed multiple materials to produce liquid form that would make glass beads we use throughout our products.
- Worked with team members to keep area clean.
- Worked with team members to keep track of inventory that we used daily.
- Notified proper personnel when products were running low.
- Helped with inventory audits during slow times.
Inventory Manager
McCoy's Building Supply
Brownwood, TX
06.2000 - 05.2015
- Conducted cycle counts every day and full audits every year.
- Ordered majority and managed over $2M in inventory every year.
- Revamped inventory processes to align supply levels with projections.
- Received, evaluated and scanned in all new inventory, updated computer database and proactively resolved any variances.
- Allocated resources and set schedules after analyzing product usage to maximize coverage.
- Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
- Provided subject matter expertise on inventory levels and processes to internal and external customers to meet diverse requirements and smooth processes.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce misplaced items and theft.
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
- Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts.
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Key member for the store, key carrier as well.
- Team leader
- Implemented several inventory processes that are still used today.
- Helped manage loads going out daily.
- Made sure proper items and quantities being shipped.
- Made extra cycle count schedule for high theft items, fast moving items and alike but different items.
- Extra counts for buyback inventory.
- Extra counts for reset inventory.
- Reported findings to management and corporate personnel as needed.
- Maintained open communications with all employees to help in the deterrence of theft.
- Trained and developed staff on proper receiving, processing and stocking procedures.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
Inventory Clerk
Pate's Hardware Inc.
Early, TX
02.1998 - 05.2000
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
- Managed weekly inventory and supply tracking, noting items requiring reorder.
- Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in stocking and customer service.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
- Bent, lifted, opened, and moved boxed products weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
- Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
- Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
- Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
- Reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Team leader
- Left the company has the Manager.
Parts Inventory Clerk
Comanche New Holland
Comanche, TX
10.1996 - 02.1998
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
- Inventoried and set up bin and location system.
- Ordered parts for the shop.
- Ordered parts for customers.
- Received freight and delivered parts.
- Parts department manager
Clerk
Singleton's
Blanket, TX
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Inventoried Tobacco daily and maintained shift logs for all shifts.
- Inventoried Lottery daily and maintained shifts logs for all shifts.
- Ordered products for small grocery store.
- Ordered gas and diesel for the station side.
- Ordered food for the restaurant side.
- Ordered feed for the feed side.
- Maintained inventory dollars for entire operation.
- Yearly inventory for end of year taxes.
- Payroll for 5 employees.
Shipping Clerk
Wright Brand Food
Vernon, TX
01.1990 - 07.1994
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading.
- Produced daily reports on shipments.
- Promoted inventory accuracy and proper records management by comparing shipment contents with paperwork.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vernon ISD
Vernon, TX05.1987
Skills
- Reporting processes
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Training employees how to follow standards
- Maintaining product levels
- Team development
- Database documentation
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Product identification
- Dependable and reliable
- Adaptive team player
- Loss prevention
- Scheduling, allocating products, fulfilling orders
- Team leader
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Supply Chain Understanding
- Decision making aptitude
- Workflow coordination
- Decision-making
- Multiple PIV licenses
Accomplishments
- Organized a coloring contest with McCoy's and 18 schools with over 800 miles traveled in 2 weeks and more than 300 children participating. Each school had 1 winner picked by the McCoy mascot and the Store Manager and that child received a handmade tool box with donated tools from vendors I worked with every day. Coordinated all driving and all schools within 1 month.
- Was President of Blanket Project Graduation 2011. We raised $20,000+ by doing fundraisers throughout Brown County, with 10 Seniors and 15 parents. Organized fundraisers for all 12 months of their senior year. $1500. was the largest made in one fundraiser. ( We were very busy )
- My husband and I designed and rebuilt our home by ourselves.
- Lead our McCoy store to the first ever $30.00 inventory variance in the company ( $23.76 to be exact)
- Implemented using different pallets on larger order in PSP to fit more product on one pallet, saving room on the shipping floor and better utilization of truck space.
- Changed the way we shipped product to SRI by changing pallets and saving space on the truck and warehouse space for SRI.
Timeline
Converting Operator
3m
08.2023 - Current
PSP Auditor
3M Brownwood
11.2019 - 08.2023
PSD Slitter
3M Brownwood
04.2017 - 11.2019
Maker Operator
3M Brownwood
10.2016 - 04.2017
TCP Tech
3M Brownwood
05.2015 - 10.2016
Inventory Manager
McCoy's Building Supply
06.2000 - 05.2015
Inventory Clerk
Pate's Hardware Inc.
02.1998 - 05.2000
Parts Inventory Clerk
Comanche New Holland
10.1996 - 02.1998
Clerk
Singleton's
01.1995 - 10.1996
Shipping Clerk
Wright Brand Food
01.1990 - 07.1994
High School Diploma -
Vernon ISD