ELANE Lane
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Results-driven Material Specialist with extensive experience in inventory management, quality control, and procurement. Expertise in strategic planning and vendor relationship management enhances operational efficiency. Streamlined processes and implemented cost reduction initiatives, significantly improving material handling practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Specialist
Panasonic
DeSoto, KS
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated movement and availability of materials, aligning with production schedules and operational requirements.
- Coordinated with production and warehouse teams to maintain material availability.
- Supported daily material-handling and production operations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and safety standards
- Follow established safety, quality, and material-handling procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Production Supervisor
Sanding Solutions
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2023 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily production operations, assigned work, monitored productivity, and ensured employees met quality, safety, and performance expectations.
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
- Coached and mentored team members, providing direction and training to enhance performance.
- Promoted a safe, organized, and productive work environment through adherence to established procedures.
- Collaborated with management and departments to resolve operational issues and sustain workflow.
Inventory Supervisor
Timesavers
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored inventory accuracy and material availability to support production and operational requirements.
- Supervised daily inventory activities involving the receipt, storage, movement, and control of materials and supplies.
- Reviewed inventory records to identify discrepancies and support timely corrective action.
- Supported inventory verification, material reconciliation, and accurate documentation.
- Ensured safety, quality, inventory-control, and operating procedures.
- Maintained organized inventory areas and supported efficient utilization of storage space.
- Coordinated employee activities, assigned work, monitored progress, and ensured tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Bryant & Stratton College
Milwaukee, WI 08.2005 - 06.2007
Skills
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Team leadership
- Warehouse operations
- Material Flow Optimization
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Lean Six Sigma
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional
- Quality Management Certificate
- Business Management Essential Certified
- Project Management Essentials Certified
Timeline
Materials Specialist
Panasonic
05.2026 - Current
Production Supervisor
Sanding Solutions
06.2023 - 05.2026
Inventory Supervisor
Timesavers
07.2019 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Bryant & Stratton College
08.2005 - 06.2007