Heather Lyttle

• Analyzed product demand trends in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Monitored supply chain operations to guarantee timely deliveries at all stages.
• Facilitated alignment of supply chain objectives with customer expectations through cross-functional teamwork.
• Developed real-time scheduling dashboards using Power BI for electronic display across all plants.
• Achieved load leveling throughout weeks, eliminating end-of-month delivery issues.
• Syteline CSI ERP system

• Increased on-time delivery for finished goods from 61% to 83%.
• Executed ADP reporting to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy.
• Removed over $1.4 million in obsolete inventory, improving operational efficiency.
• Performed 80/20 analysis on 5,000 SKUs to establish platinum SKU stocking program.
• Managed shipping, receiving, and order promotion to enhance operational workflows.
• Supervised Scheduler in Avon Lake and Inventory Analyst in Westlake facility.
• Oversaw four buyers across two facilities, promoting collaboration and productivity.
• Conducted yearly performance reviews for hourly employees to facilitate professional growth.

• Lead the implementation of Epicor Kinetic. Moving the company to global scheduling, defining work groups, and capacity planning.
• Developing quote-to-cash model for implantable medical devices

• Performed analysis of materials to maximize product planning, capacity, product completion, and delivery efficiency, meeting customer and site requirements.
• Directed strategies for the procurement of raw materials and complete parts.
• Communicated with the manufacturing floor and scheduling teams to determine production plans.
• ISO 9001 recertification, NADCAP audit, TS16949 audit.
• Regained Caterpillar 'Silver Supplier' Award by increasing OTD for Caterpillar products to 95%.
• Developed a JIT stocking program for high-mix, low-volume mining and automotive parts.
• Led global MRP implementation - JDE

• Created and monitored production schedules from inception to completion.
• Tracked all external processing operations for improved oversight.
• Directed all production meetings and managed Toolroom activities.
• Monitored uptime and efficiency of all presses to optimize performance.
• Executed JIT and stocking programs for low-volume mining and high-volume automotive sectors.
• Supervised Shipping and Manufacturing teams to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Oversaw employee performance to achieve timelines and objectives.
• Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance overall efficiency.

Coordinated new product launches by planning bills of material and analyzing customer demands.

Scheduled all stamping and welding operations across three plants to optimize efficiency.

Executed over 200 new automotive tool launches in 2017, ensuring timely delivery.

Supported plant initiatives in lean practices, safety, quality, and continuous improvement efforts.

Facilitated implementation of new presses in Strongsville and Seville facilities for enhanced production.

Initiated contract reviews for new orders to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Managed quotes to optimize pricing strategies and enhance competitiveness.

Coordinated offload projects, maintaining schedules and resource allocation.

Forecasted customer sales with five-year projections to inform strategic planning.

Served as direct contact for customer portals including Plex, SAP, and Titan.

Assisted Engineering and Estimating teams with GD&T and print reading for project clarity.

Contributed to development of company website, enhancing online presence and user experience.

Prioritized schedules to achieve project goals and enhance customer satisfaction.

Managed Mercedes Benz US resale steel program to optimize material flow.

Established centralized vendor-managed racking system for purchased parts.

Sourced non-resale vendors for tubing utilized in Daimler-Chrysler steering columns.

Determined inventory levels of raw materials and purchased parts to ensure availability.

Organized semiannual physical inventory, maintaining losses under $3,000 each time.

Determined safety stock levels to minimize disruptions in production.

Scheduled all stamping and welding equipment to maximize operational efficiency.