Blake Noah
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Master Scheduling Professional with extensive experience in optimizing production processes and working around supply chain disruptions. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and minimize downtime through strategic planning. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing demands, and skilled in leveraging analytical tools to optimize production workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Production Scheduler
Volkswagen Group of America
Chattanooga, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet production targets.
- Analyzed demand forecasts to adjust scheduling strategies for improved efficiency and responsiveness.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components for production lines.
- Utilized advanced planning software to enhance scheduling accuracy and improve decision-making processes.
- Facilitated communication between departments, aligning production schedules with available components without negatively impacting customer demands.
- Managed changes in demand effectively across 3 vehicle Models simultaneously, adjusting schedules as needed to accommodate fluctuations without compromising deadlines or quality standards.
- Ensured accurate capacity planning by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of equipment capabilities, labor availability, and material constraints.
- Maintained detailed documentation of scheduling activities, providing valuable insights for future decision-making processes.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving company growth objectives by supporting the successful launch of new products on time and within budget constraints.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Served as the sole Logistics Risk Coordinator for Volkswagen, acting as the primary liaison between the Risk Radar team and Logistics Management to ensure timely reporting of acute risks and accurate, up‑to‑date risk control documentation across all logistics departments.
- Collaborated cross‑functionally to align end‑of‑life ramp‑down strategies, lowering parts complexity while ensuring Sales’ desired vehicle mix was maintained
- Created staggered production plan for the Launch of the Volkswagen Atlas NF and Cross Sport by developing and refining vehicle introduction strategies that balanced production and logistics process maturity with Sales‑driven mix requirements during ramp‑up period.
- Designed and implemented workflow automation using Power Automate, Excel VBA, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, and Copilot, delivering measurable daily and weekly time savings across team processes.
- Reduced supply chain disruption risk by aligning paint and wiring harness suppliers with production forecasts and demand signals to support stable vehicle manufacturing.
Material Flow Planning Specialist
The Dako Group
Chattanooga, TN
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated in Continuous Improvement Workshops to achieve cost savings in various areas of Volkswagen Conveyance Logistics
- Created and implemented concept for various racks, equipment and processes across Conveyance Logistics
- Led project aimed at container testing capabilities for new model packaging
- Frequently Coordinated various departments to implement layout changes across Conveyance Logistics
- Created presentations, documents, and data files for members of Logistics Planning management team
- Identified and addressed several forms of waste within delivery processes
- Performed time studies and compared data to calculated standard work
Planning Engineer
New South Express
Lincoln, AL
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Led winning workplace improvement team for 2019/2020 competitive year
- Implemented planning and timely implementation of customer orders using As400 system
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflow
- Monitored and reported late delivery performance on daily, weekly, and monthly basis to keep management informed of performance concerns
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
- Developed Excel based templates and tools to improve efficiency in process changes, reports, audits, and other engineering activities
Engineering Intern
New South Express
Lincoln , Alabama
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Studied manufacturing processes used by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and New South Express
- Facilitated process improvement projects to reach late delivery target of less than 5%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Jacksonville State University
700 Pellham Road North Jacksonville05-2019
Skills
- Production planning
- Forecast analysis
- Very experienced with Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
- Supply chain optimization
- Master scheduling
- Experience creating Excel VBA/Macros
- Experience using Power Automate Desktop and Online
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Extremely organized problem solver
Timeline
Master Production Scheduler
Volkswagen Group of America
05.2021 - Current
Material Flow Planning Specialist
The Dako Group
01.2021 - 05.2021
Planning Engineer
New South Express
05.2019 - 01.2021
Engineering Intern
New South Express
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Jacksonville State University