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Cindy Kae

PRODUCTION MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
LOS ANGELES,CA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Advanced Operations Manager offering over 30 years of experience and proven success in manufacturing and production, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve goals. Talented Production Supervisor experienced in manufacturing. Focused on quality of materials and finished products, as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. An adaptable and responsive leader with a decisive and detail-oriented mindset.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

PLI&D ATELIER
LOS ANGELES, CA
05.2018 - Current
  • Manage multiple factories and vendors
  • Monitor all open POs to ensure on-time delivery and update team of any changes
  • Review samples to ensure the product meets BOM, technical specs, and visual expectations
  • Manage product development and design team for any special construction changes to improve quality and pricing

Vice President

H & C APPAREL
LOS ANGELES, CA
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
  • Oversee the entire production process, from design, sales & development to the final product.
  • Managed over 30yrs in garment industry and increased sales by 300%

Vice President

MONTEAU
LOS ANGELES, CA
03.1998 - 06.2016
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Oversee the entire production process, from design, sales & development to the final product.
  • Travel to trade shows and import vendors
  • Work very closely with the design & sales team for costing for profitable production
  • Increased sales by 300%

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design & Merchandizing

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Prior experience in leading manufacturing teams and in-depth knowledge of vertical apparel manufacturing from beginning of supply chain to finished garment
  • Strong ability to multi-task while staying organized
  • Problem solver with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects relating to product development and production
  • Strong knowledge of patterns, tech packs, and all sewing operations and construction
  • Experience with domestic production and imports
  • Experience with design and product development
  • Managed over 20yrs in garment industry

Timeline

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

PLI&D ATELIER
05.2018 - Current

Vice President

H & C APPAREL
06.2016 - 04.2018

Vice President

MONTEAU
03.1998 - 06.2016

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design & Merchandizing

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Cindy KaePRODUCTION MANAGER/SUPERVISOR