Anita Waldrop
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Supply Chain Specialist
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
- Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
- Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
- Enforced safety protocols for proper equipment operation.
- Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Quality Control Inspector
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels to restock materials and maintain consistent supply.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
Procurement Specialist
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Assistant Manager
Fred Meyer
06.2005 - 04.2017
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tahoma Senior High School
Covington, WA06.1986
Skills
- Project Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Document Management
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Project Manager
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
Supply Chain Specialist
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
Procurement Specialist
Color Craft
04.2017 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Fred Meyer
06.2005 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Tahoma Senior High School
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