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Christina Pead

Summary

Talented Production Planner with 12 years of experience in providing supply chain management and process oversight to accomplish production goals. Accomplished in coordinating production schedules, monitoring inventory and managing resources to deliver customer orders on time. Successful in assessing operations to develop solutions for streamlining processes and improving efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

SR PRODUCTION PLANNER

THE BOSTON GROUP
04.2023 - Current
  • Improved work order accuracy through direct communication with the Plant Manager and Production Supervisors
  • Developed the job description and duties of my direct report by evaluating their experience and level of interest in building new skill sets
  • Eliminated instances of past due and unnecessary work orders through conducting a thorough analysis of supply and demand per firm demand
  • Implemented a lean manufacturing mindset and just in time manufacturing processes
  • Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a cycle count program, location strategy and improved work order completion/scanning efficiency
  • Additional tasks include supplier sourcing and COGS analysis.
  • Improved on-time delivery rates with precise order tracking and coordination between departments.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing production data and identifying areas of inefficiency.

SUPPLY PLANNER II

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
10.2020 - 02.2023
  • Created, planned and scheduled custom orders per sales order criteria as entered in Salesforce
  • Led a cross site team to maintain a material schedule for the New Zealand site to improve production management, lead time and on time delivery of finished goods to distribution centers
  • Executed MRP messages weekly to maintain catalogue sku inventory levels based on firm purchase orders and forecasted demand
  • Implemented a strategic lean planning philosophy to reduce inventory levels and align with historical sales data
  • Managed the Excel schedule for my assigned value stream and Dispensary schedule boards
  • Worked with manufacturing management to update touch time data and department capacity with accurate information
  • Networked with manufacturing, sales, customer support, management, and international teams to assist the company achieve its 4I values: Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, Innovation
  • Provided critical information to management, manufacturing, sales, project management, customer service, engineering and quality during daily and weekly meetings, email and Microsoft Teams messages
  • Updated and maintained daily and weekly production reports
  • Analyzed material shortages and the impact on the production schedule, OTIF, revenue, and LIFR
  • Assisted Material Planners/Buyers in a cross-function capacity by creating and updating supply and demand schedules for high profile skus with lead times, proposed PO dates and required quantities
  • Met company metrics through a small scale SIOP process that I developed for my assigned value stream.

PLANNER/EXPEDITOR

MATERION AMG
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Approved or rejected expedite requests from sales
  • Executed change orders
  • Arranged production based on expedite requests
  • Held operations meetings with Operations Managers and Supervisors twice daily
  • Purpose-production status of open orders, both late and for the current day.

PRODUCTION PLANNER

BRADY CORPORATION
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Scheduled assigned cells backlog for maximum on time delivery, fill rate, and metrics
  • Communicated with Sales, Customer Service, ETO, the Art Department, and Operations to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
  • Tracked material shortages and relayed issues to the Purchasing Department
  • Attended daily morning huddle meetings with management in order to relay the status of each cell in order to plan daily scheduling needs
  • Expedited orders to fill customer requests.

Production Control Planner

Eastman Machine CO
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Reviewing top level machine work orders within 48 hours of released configured machine
  • This includes releasing work orders for manufactured parts and putting purchased parts on requisition
  • Adding new orders to Microsoft OneNote and the Production Schedule
  • Coordinating with the stock room, production floor supervisors, and production employees to help fill shortages
  • Communicating with Purchasing about material shortages to ensure on-time raw material and purchased part delivery in order for production to follow the scheduled timeline
  • Attending new order review meetings, ECN meetings, and schedule reviews
  • Coordinating with the Engineering Department regarding new parts, new routings, and Engineering changes affecting current work orders.

Production Planner

Powerflow inc
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Planned and managed inventory requirements to support production needs
  • Managed the short-term production schedules
  • Analyzed customer orders through weekly shipping reports to ensure product availability for on-time delivery
  • Communicated with Materials Management about material shortages to ensure on-time raw material delivery in order for production to follow the scheduled timeline.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.

Production Planner/Inventory Control Lead

McHone Industries
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
  • Inventory control, updating inventory records, and investigating discrepancies in inventory
  • Data technician responsibilities, change order implementation, BOM planning, and engineering of new product coil and tube specs, project management, package engineering, cost engineering and JobBoss ERP system expert
  • Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
  • Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
  • Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of customer orders and minimize stockouts.
  • Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
  • Planning material requirements, writing material requisitions based on customer due dates of finished goods for on time production and shipment of orders to the customer.

Education

BS Operations/Project management - Operations and Project Management

Southern New Hampshire University
06.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP
  • ERP/MRP
  • Advanced Scheduling Techniques
  • Capacity Planning Knowledge
  • Team Communication
  • Analyzing data
  • Materials Requirement Planning
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Inventory management proficiency

Certification

  • Supply Chain Management and Capacity Planning, 02/2023, Alison
  • Inventory and Quality Management, 03/2023, Alison
  • Effective Leadership Skills and Strategies, 03/2023, Alison

References

References available upon request

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offWork from home optionFlexible work hours4-day work week

Timeline

SR PRODUCTION PLANNER

THE BOSTON GROUP
04.2023 - Current

SUPPLY PLANNER II

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
10.2020 - 02.2023

PLANNER/EXPEDITOR

MATERION AMG
04.2020 - 08.2020

PRODUCTION PLANNER

BRADY CORPORATION
08.2019 - 02.2020

Production Control Planner

Eastman Machine CO
09.2018 - 06.2019

Production Planner

Powerflow inc
04.2017 - 09.2018

Production Planner/Inventory Control Lead

McHone Industries
04.2013 - 11.2016

BS Operations/Project management - Operations and Project Management

Southern New Hampshire University

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