Heather Bledson
Oxford,AL
Summary
Experienced material coordinator keeps materials operations moving smoothly and accurately to support project inventory needs. Well-organized and proactive with thorough approach and good multitasking abilities. Over 2 years of experience in materials department and over 12 years experience in fast paced manufacturing environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Coordinator/Production Planner
New Flyer of America
Anniston, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders such as customers or vendors regarding upcoming projects or changes in product specifications.
- Created and implemented plans for inventory control, material requirements, and production processes.
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction in production processes.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components needed for production.
- Maintained detailed records of inventory levels, material usage, labor costs. associated with the manufacturing process.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored stock of production supplies and ordered when inventory ran low.
- Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to ensure product quality standards were met consistently.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline production processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain optimal levels of raw materials and finished goods.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
Quality Assurance Technician
New Flyer of America
Anniston, AL
06.2012 - 04.2022
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Validated quality performance by establishing product specifications.
- Produced thorough reports detailing findings and proposed recommendations.
- Noted results and entered data into Oracle to track and assess trends.
- Recruited, trained and scheduled employees to fulfill quality standards and expectations of management.
- Consulted with management and personnel to educate on QA standards.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Secured positive customer experiences while executing effective quality assurance practices.
Administrative Assistant
Atlantic Tool and Die
Anniston, AL
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Updated details in company database by keying in customer contacts and delivery dates.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating packing slips and setting up courier deliveries.
- Controlled building access by supplying key cards to employees and visitors.
Daycare Director
The Learning Tree Day Care Center
Millbrook, AL
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Created staffing and facility requirements to support educational offerings.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Interpreted government codes to meet safety and security codes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxford High School
Oxford, AL05.1993
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Materials inspection
- Vendor and Client Relations
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication proficiency
- Quality Assurance
- Sound decision-making abilities
- Quality assurance requirements
- Specifications knowledge
- Collaboration skills
- Shipping coordination
- Quality control reviews
- Product pulling
- Stock control
- Production Support
- Staging management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Scheduling expertise
- Communication abilities
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory Audits
- Inventory Counts
- Shipment Preparation
- Quality assurance checks
Timeline
Material Coordinator/Production Planner
New Flyer of America
04.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
New Flyer of America
06.2012 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
Atlantic Tool and Die
02.2011 - 04.2012
Daycare Director
The Learning Tree Day Care Center
05.2008 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Oxford High School
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