Cynthia D. Polnick

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Supply Chain and Operations Manager with a proven track record in manufacturing and oil and energy sectors. Expertise in leading high-performance teams and managing multimillion-dollar projects, utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) while ensuring cost control and operational efficiency. Strong relationship-building skills with domestic and international clients foster loyalty and account retention through exceptional service delivery. Recognized for outstanding communication, conflict resolution abilities, and a steadfast commitment to quality and safety within cross-functional teams, consistently achieving 100% of deliverables within performance targets.

• Recognized the need for a critical improvement on the incorrect handling of returned rental tools. As Assembly Workshop Lead at FMC Technologies, Inc., facilitated changes in the policies and procedures by driving the behavior of 200 employees to properly grease the threads and cover all tools, resulting in a cost savings of $250,000 in recuts over a period of 8 months, and reversing the long lead period for the client delivery, ensuring a timely distribution without delays
• As SQDC Liaison, filled the capacity in the absence of a manager to inventory and determine the functionality of non-conforming equipment in the Material Review Board (MRB), making comparisons of physical equipment versus electronic records, and resulting in a reduction of approximately 300 pieces of equipment items to just 12 items within 5 months.
• As Production Control Planner, created and implemented a solution-based project for resolving the dilemma of incomplete work orders, resulting in the fulfillment of 105 orders to completion with only 30 in progress, and decreasing the lead time of 100+ days to an average of only 30 days, realizing a substantial increase in revenue.
• Eight-time recipient of the Spotlight on Excellence Awards, given for leadership, improving team morale and the functionality of the projects, which were given by high-profile clients, as well as the project teams.

• Leadership training through FMC University throughout the years included, Critical Conversations, Employment Law, Development & Coaching, Project Planning and Executions, QBQ, Subsea 101, and more. Additional training included ISO certification, CPIM training
• Developed and Facilitated training for FMC employees as part of the FMC SAP Superusers team – including the following: Service Orders, Production Orders, Research, Basic MRP, etc.