Christina Pead
Machias,US
Summary
Seasoned Senior Production Planner with background in coordinating and overseeing daily production activities. Strong understanding of inventory management, scheduling and forecasting based on market trends. Proven ability to streamline processes for improved efficiency, leading to significant improvement in overall productivity. Skilled in communication and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations within cross-functional teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SR PRODUCTION PLANNER
THE BOSTON GROUP
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Enhance on-time delivery through precise order tracking, ensuring seamless departmental coordination
- Streamlined production scheduling by implementing cycle count program and location strategy, enhancing inventory accuracy and work order completion efficiency
- Led cross-departmental coordination to optimize order tracking systems, resulting in substantial improvements in on-time delivery performance
- Spearheaded lean manufacturing initiatives and just-in-time processes, reducing waste and optimizing production workflow across operations
- Developed comprehensive tracking systems for work orders, inventory management, and production schedules, eliminating redundancies and past-due orders
- Fostered direct communication channels between Plant Manager and Production teams, enhancing work order accuracy and departmental coordination
- Implemented advanced production scheduling methodology, integrating real-time inventory tracking with dynamic workflow adjustments to minimize bottlenecks
SUPPLY PLANNER II
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Grand Island, US
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Planned and scheduled custom orders, enhancing production efficiency and delivery timelines
- Led cross-site team to optimize material schedules, improving production management and delivery
- Executed MRP messages weekly, aligning inventory with demand and reducing excess stock
- Collaborated with teams to support company values, facilitating cross-functional communication
- Developed SIOP process for value stream, achieving company metrics and improving supply planning
- Optimized material planning through MRP analysis, reducing inventory while maintaining service levels and implementing lean methodologies for enhanced supply chain efficiency
- Led cross-site team to streamline production schedules, improving delivery performance and establishing strategic material planning processes across multiple facilities
- Coordinated with global stakeholders to align production schedules, manage customer orders, and facilitate effective communication across manufacturing and sales teams
- Developed small-scale SIOP process for value stream optimization, enhancing production planning and improving cross-functional decision-making
- Managed complex scheduling systems while maintaining accurate production reports, ensuring precise inventory control and timely order fulfillment
- Implemented advanced MRP analysis strategies to optimize inventory levels while maintaining service excellence and streamlining supply chain operations
PRODUCTION PLANNER
BRADY CORPORATION
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Scheduled production to ensure timely delivery and optimal fill rates, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages, improving supply chain efficiency
- Communicated daily with management, providing updates on production status for strategic planning
- Expedited orders to meet customer demands, contributing to increase on-time delivery rates
- Orchestrated production scheduling across multiple cells, managing backlog and coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize delivery timelines and customer satisfaction
- Participated in daily operational huddles with management, providing critical cell status updates and implementing strategic scheduling adjustments
- Facilitated seamless interdepartmental coordination to resolve material shortages and expedite priority orders, ensuring continuous production flow
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive order management and strategic prioritization of production schedules
- Optimized production scheduling across multiple manufacturing cells, integrating real-time data to balance workload and reduce bottlenecks
Production Control Planner
Eastman Machine CO
Buffalo, US
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated with departments to resolve material shortages, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Communicated with Purchasing for timely delivery of materials, maintaining production timelines
- Streamlined production workflow by managing machine work orders within 48-hour window, coordinating with stockroom and supervisors to resolve material shortages
- Orchestrated cross-departmental communication between Engineering, Production, and Purchasing teams to maintain optimal production timelines
- Enhanced production scheduling efficiency through Microsoft OneNote implementation, ensuring timely delivery of manufactured parts and materials
- Attended new order reviews and Engineering Change Notice meetings, facilitating seamless coordination between production teams and stakeholders
- Developed systematic approach to track and resolve material shortages, improving production floor efficiency and reducing workflow disruptions
Production Planner
Powerflow Inc
Buffalo, US
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Planned inventory to meet production, ensuring timely delivery and reducing shortages
- Managed short-term production schedules, aligning resources for efficient workflow
- Analyzed weekly shipping reports to guarantee product availability for customer needs
- Coordinated with Materials Management, addressing shortages to maintain production timelines
- Orchestrated seamless communication between production, materials, and shipping departments to maintain consistent delivery performance
- Redesigned production planning workflow to optimize resource utilization and strengthen supply chain responsiveness
Buyer/Planner
McHone Industries
Salamanca, US
04.2013 - 11.2016
- Resolved inventory discrepancies, enhancing stock accuracy and operational efficiency
- Utilized JobBoss ERP for project management, improving workflow and cost management
- Coordinated material requirements, aligning production with customer deadlines for on-time delivery
- Optimized production scheduling across tube mills and cutting machines while maintaining precise inventory control and material requirement planning
- Managed complex BOM planning and engineering specifications for new products while serving as primary JobBoss ERP system specialist
- Developed comprehensive material requisition strategies aligned with customer delivery schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment
- Coordinated cross-functional operations between production, engineering, and inventory teams to maintain seamless workflow and delivery excellence
- Implemented advanced inventory control protocols through JobBoss ERP, integrating production scheduling with material requirements to maximize operational efficiency
Education
BS - Operations and Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Southern New Hampshire University
06.2015
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Excel Spreadsheet Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Long-Term Planning
- Effective Communication
- Materials Requirement Planning
- Statistical Analysis
- Collaborative Team Development
- Scheduling
- Materials requirement planning
- Oracle Database Management
- SAP System Knowledge
- ERP System Management
- Stock Control Management
- Operational Efficiency Enhancement
- Effective Leadership
Hobbies and Interests
I am the owner, trainer, rider and exhibitor of Arabian horses. I have learned how to multi-task, problem-solve and the benefits of patience and empathy from my several years of horse ownership.
References
Available Upon Request.
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Novice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SR PRODUCTION PLANNER
THE BOSTON GROUP
04.2023 - 03.2025
SUPPLY PLANNER II
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
10.2020 - 02.2023
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
Buyer/Planner
McHone Industries
04.2013 - 11.2016
BS - Operations and Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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