Alison Walters

Work History

Plant Manager

Bronner Bros

ATLANTA, GA

01.2019 - 01.2022

Directed all departments in manufacturing and shipping operations to ensure company’s KPIs were met
Analyzed and identified opportunities to automate production and shipping activities
Prepared monthly reports for presentation to internal stakeholders
Responsible for administering all financial functions of facility and preparing annual facility budget and forecasts
Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with local OSHA, EPA and county regulations as related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste produced
Screened and interviewed new management hires
Ensured company’s policies and procedures were followed at all times
Lead warehouse remapping project
Analyzed and relocated inventory based on historical velocity
Worked with LTL and FTL carriers to ensure and identify opportunities to reduce freight claims and lost shipments
Helped create customer specific routing plans with carriers
Managed project to import and install new $1.5M conveyor line in facility
Implemented 5S in compounding area
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Created relationships with vendors to broaden depth and scope of company's supply chain
Created employee wellness program that included food stipends, discounted gym memberships and financial literacy courses.
Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.

Operations Manager

BRONNER BROS

ATLANTA, GA

08.2016 - 01.2018

Monitored inventory to guarantee sufficient on hand quantities available for scheduled production.
Reviewed weekly MRP reports, and sourced/procured materials based on date needed for production and costs.
Supervised approximately 46 individuals
Collaborated with plant manager to determine equipment acquisition needs.
Cross-trained members on different job roles
Conferred with production manager to verify that production schedule met sales demands / forecasts
Oversaw any necessary adjustments to production schedules to guarantee that KPIs were et.
Oversaw timely execution of shipping and receiving deliverables with related department managers.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Conducted two daily status meetings with compounding department managers to guarantee timely execution of compounding deliverables for smooth transition to production phase.
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.

Logistics Coordinator

AFS Logistics

ATLANTA, GA

01.2014 - 07.2016

Secured and maintained commitments with customers by creating clear transportation cost quotations and proposals based on their requested needs.
Posted available loads to load boards.
Sourced new business from load boards.
Arranged pickup and delivery appointments.
Booked LTL freight, FTL freight, flatbed trailers, RGN trailers, Conestoga trailers, permitted loads, Hazmat loads and ocean containers.
Monitored deliveries, verified customer satisfaction and maintained accurate logs of all transportation and goods
Acted as liaison between drivers and customers.
Improved benefit estimation and delivery by consistently tracking shipments and reducing potential costs caused by delays and missed packages
Conducted new carrier verification screenings to guarantee 100% compliance with specifications of load and company, state, and federal guidelines
Minimize customers' freight charges by selecting most cost-effective mode of transport and consolidating shipments when possible
Coordinated with freight forwarders to prepare and expedite shipping documentation such as SLIs, LOCs and commercial invoices.
Administered daily end-of-day audits for open and shipped orders to verify accuracy of carrier invoices and promptly correct discrepancies
Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.

Account Manager

Kamino International

ATLANTA, GA

01.2009 - 01.2014

Maintained contact with internal departments to proactively minimize problems for account
Investigated shipping discrepancy reports, reported issues and tracked error percentages at weekly management meetings.
Strategized methods to resolve shipping error issues, hence minimizing error percentage within shipping department by 15%
Interviewed, hired and trained new associates.
Facilitated daily safety meetings to distribute important safety information to employees
Introduced 5S system into packing area. This change resulted in 61% reduction in misplaced packing tools.
Adjusted inventory levels within WMS to verify availability of information needed for accurate financial statements.
Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with company.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Plant Manager

Operations Manager

Logistics Coordinator

Account Manager

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Timeline

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