HEATHER TATE
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Professional with robust background in scheduling and coordination, skilled in optimizing workflows and ensuring efficient resource allocation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in time management, communication, and conflict resolution, making reliable asset in fast-paced environments. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering consistent, impactful outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduler
GRT Rubber Technologies
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated schedule adjustments across the organization efficiently.
- Worked closely with project managers to prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency levels.
- Optimized task schedules to maximize resource utilization and efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Created work schedules, assignments and production deadlines.
- Tracked and reported on scheduling errors or issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Production Planner/Scheduler
FMH Conveyors
04.2016 - 06.2024
- Distributed production schedules and work orders to departments
- Conferred with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes
- Reviewed documents, such as production schedules and sales orders to determine materials requirements or material priorities
- Revised production schedules when required due to design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other interruptions, collaborating with management, quality, sales, production, and engineering
- Examined documents, materials, and products and monitored work processes to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications
- Arranged for delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and child parts to expedite the flow of materials and meet production schedules
Production Labor/ CS1
St. Jeans Industries
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies when quality issues were present
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary
- Proposed process improvements to increase quality and efficiency
Dispatch Coordinator
Lake Trucking Company
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Coordinated daily workflow in adherence with critical timelines.
- Advised personnel of traffic delays due to construction areas and accidents.
- Relayed information to or from work crews using telephones and two-way radios.
- Dispatched workers and crews to assigned locations.
- Determined personnel and equipment requirements and generated work orders to facilitate dispatch.
- Monitored personnel and equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service.
- Supported timely and efficient movement of vehicles in alignment with schedules.
- Oversaw dispatch communications within specifically assigned territories.
- Monitored dispatch board for unscheduled delays or hazards and relay to felid personnel.
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
Education
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Coursera
01-2024
Associate of Science - Business Administration
American Military University
Manassas, VA05-2027
ASU Newport -
Searcy, AR01.2015
High School -
Westside High School
01.1998
Skills
- ERP system (Super user for Epicor)
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Solution Provider
- Focused on details
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Collaboration
- Organized
- Input Data
- Effective Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Data entry
- Workflow optimization
- Strong work ethic
- Production schedules
Timeline
Scheduler
GRT Rubber Technologies
06.2024 - Current
Production Planner/Scheduler
FMH Conveyors
04.2016 - 06.2024
Production Labor/ CS1
St. Jeans Industries
05.2014 - 06.2016
Dispatch Coordinator
Lake Trucking Company
02.2012 - 05.2014
ASU Newport -
High School -
Westside High School
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Coursera
Associate of Science - Business Administration
American Military University