AMANDA FORD
Haslet,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional well-versed in project coordination and process improvement. Known for driving initiatives that streamline operations and enhance productivity. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to evolving project needs with focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Shoppa's Material Handling
10.2023 - Current
- Kept upwards of 50 projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Decreased project completion times by efficiently prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to team members.
Engineering Change Coordinator/Project Manager
Maclean Power Systems
08.2017 - Current
- Monitor and update engineering requests, authorizations, changes, and communication activities in addition to scheduling and conducting regular meetings with the engineering team to ensure all metrics are on time and complete
- Consistently update ERP System with all changes related to location, reorder points, replenish quantities, and all other relevant information regarding parts for organ maintenance
- Record and classify all ECN (Engineering Change Notice) documentation into the ECR database ensuring all departments are informed of key information, upcoming alterations, reasons for said changes, timing of changes, etc., while also completing IPN (Initial Part Information) tags for relevant stakeholders
- Update ERP System (Mini soft) with all new parts and part drawings in addition to updating costs and quantities on all appropriate parts
- Organized and cleaned data from 10+ years of incorrect setups for JDE
- Facilitate the setup of all new parts with BOM, Routings, and information screens
- Processed Engineering Change Requests from the company design group to ensure that all changes occurred without error, while also maintaining and reporting weekly per ECO's in order to push for signatures
- Established a categorized and successfully maintained location for all raw materials machined and stored within the plant
- Generated and consistently updated Bill of Materials when needed, ensuring a clear understanding for Production Leads, Engineering personnel, and Supervisors with all new models
Orientation Program Manager
True North Transportation
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Manage orientation program for entire fleet
- Act as liaison for new drivers first 30 days to acclimate them to TN policies and procedures
- Establish the transition process from EFS to Comdata payment platform and develop and implement training
- Create and implement sustainable goals for the organization
- Partner with other departments to develop budgets and plans for the programs
- DOT compliance management
- Manage IFTA, IRP, and state permits for the fleet
- Evaluate and assess the program's strengths and weaknesses
- Monitor projects and supervise project managers to ensure goals are met
- Meet with stakeholders to discuss programs status and goals
- Work with the marketing team to improve strategies
- Serve on several committees to represent Orientation and be a liaison to Fort Worth partners in support of Orientation program
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
Engineering Change Coordinator/MOC/CA PA CI Coordinator/Inventory Control
Transaxle Manufacturing America
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Primarily responsible for assisting the Logistics Manager and Production Engineering Group in the development and successful implementation of all Kaizen projects geared toward reducing production waste plant wide
- Coordinated activities and resolved problems plant wide to ensure exceeding internal and external customer requirements
- Performed a number of inventory control responsibilities including Reviewing and improving the packaging of all parts to ensure proper weight and opening as to maintain a safe working environment, monitoring running changes and adjusting the effective dates in order to minimize scrap salvage and/or rework parts, established inventory levels and replenishment strategies to support variable build levels while minimizing material handling costs 75% for all parts
- Fully assessed for the impact of alterations including but not limited to obsolescence and plant planning changes in detail and assigning responsibilities of the changes in the impacted areas
- Collaborated with production planning and supply management teams to ensure products were placed on master schedules, and decided effective strategies of the alterations and based on production and inventory status of affected parts
- Coordinated all corrective action, prevention, continuous improvement, CAPA, CI, implement TMA, and set a priority for completion with the Management Representative, demonstrate strategic, excellent communication skills with the organization, spearheaded the completion of CAPA, CI issues while simultaneously establishing priorities and schedules
- Performed as an active liaison with employees, supervisors, company President/Vice President and managers to facilitate, devise and remove any roadblocks the organization and the department are facing
- Worked alongside Production Engineering to assist in the development and maintenance of standardized work procedures, and conducted monthly meetings in order to review the status of any necessary corrective action
- Championed the adoption of best practices in change coordination throughout the organization by conducting regular training sessions and sharing knowledge with peers.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Strategic Account Specialist
Maersk NC
06.2005 - 12.2010
- Ensured that all stored import/export requirements were appropriately maintained in order to secure the timely departure from port/export cargo service delivery requirements
- Monitored and resolved relevant inventory problems to ensure movement of idle containers, while tracking and reporting on time and en route
- Managed a diverse portfolio of strategic accounts across various industries while maintaining a thorough understanding of each client's unique needs.
Education
Continuous Improvement Management Certification -
MS Institute
Downingtown, PA01.2019
B.S - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Charlotte, NC01.2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
York Technical Academy
Rock Hill, SC01.2013
ISO 9000 Internal Auditor -
York Technical Academy
Rock Hill, SC01.2013
Skills
- ERP Expertise
- Engineering Change Notice (ECN) Process Expertise
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Project management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Project scheduling
- Risk analysis and management
- Conflict resolution
- Continuous improvement
References
- Available Upon Request
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Shoppa's Material Handling
10.2023 - Current
Orientation Program Manager
True North Transportation
10.2021 - 03.2023
Engineering Change Coordinator/Project Manager
Maclean Power Systems
08.2017 - Current
Engineering Change Coordinator/MOC/CA PA CI Coordinator/Inventory Control
Transaxle Manufacturing America
07.2012 - 10.2015
Strategic Account Specialist
Maersk NC
06.2005 - 12.2010
Continuous Improvement Management Certification -
MS Institute
B.S - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
York Technical Academy
ISO 9000 Internal Auditor -
York Technical Academy
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