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Deb Gacke

Inwood,IA

Summary

Experienced Production Scheduler with above average problem-solving capabilities. Over a 17 plus year background in production scheduling and monitoring the production of agricultural products. Great math aptitude to work well under pressure.

Sound written and verbal communication abilities. Fortes include inventory accuracy, manufacturing processes and supply chain procecss.

Hardworking and self driven, able to multitask. Devoted to customer needs and satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Scheduler

A & I Products, Division of ATI John Deere
Rock Valley, IA
07.2012 - Current
  • Scheduling two manufacturing facilities. One located in Rock Valley and one in Altona, Canada
  • Schedule the internal kitting processes with three vendor codes associated with kits
  • Schedule and coordinate packaging of glass at an external source to support 8 distribution center customer needs
  • All sub components for end level salable items are also scheduled to support on time build schedules for the saleable items
  • Purchasing of smaller U.S. castings and forgings suppliers to insure stock levels are on hand to support build needs
  • Assist VMI supplier with min / max levels and stocking locations
  • Assist the inventory control group with daily cycle counts for improvement of inventory accuracy

Master Scheduler

Adams Thermal Systems Inc- Canton
Canton, SD
11.1997 - 06.2012
  • Scheduled the five production lines based on capacity of the line based on the bottleneck machine
  • Built and maintained safety stock on saleable items to support customer order fluctuations and support customer satisfaction
  • Reviewed customer EDI and also completed all customer support for all John Deere and CNH locations. Also worked with Bobcat, Toro and CAT
  • Reviewed on time delivery in the John Deere network to insure that 100% on time delivery was met to suppport the Partner relationship for years
  • Completed a daily "expedite" log for customers when sales were higher than production could meet in the new area that was developed.
  • Prior to the number of years doing the master scheduler function various positions were held including team leader in the aluminum epoxy area, paint and packaging area, supervisor in the manifold department and supervisor in the Cummins Engine products line.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western Christian
Hull, IA
05-1979

Skills

  • Scheduling based on AS400 system
  • Production Planning
  • Deadline Management
  • Understanding of distribution
  • Master scheduling
  • Production Coordination
  • Manufacturing process experience

Affiliations

  • Enjoy working with the lawn and many flowers
  • Enjoy outdoors activities especially golf
  • Enjoy spending time with my 5 grandchildren
  • Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Churcr

Accomplishments

  • Received a number of "badges" for assisting activites outside of personal work tasks

Timeline

Master Scheduler

A & I Products, Division of ATI John Deere
07.2012 - Current

Master Scheduler

Adams Thermal Systems Inc- Canton
11.1997 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Western Christian
Deb Gacke