Itiel Gossard

Dynamic Production Coordinator at lakanto with knowledge in schedule coordination and production management.

Negotiated with co-packers to optimize material procurement , enhancing production always ensuring quality procedures are followed.

Recognized for problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring on-time project completions.

Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to manage team tasks and resolve issues.

• Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
• Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
• Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
• Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring schedules and milestones.
• Managed daily operations on the production floor and co -packers .
• Managed inventory and supply chain functions for production materials and equipment.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between production phases, ensuring minimal downtime for materials.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams as sales,marketing, production, finance, on projects as needed to meet objectives successfully.
• Managed inventory effectively to prevent overstocking or shortages, maintaining optimal levels for uninterrupted production.
• Streamlined production schedules, significantly reducing downtime and improving output quality.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure timely procurement of materials, leading to on-time project completions.
• Coordinated logistics for product delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation.
• Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, fostering collaborative work environment.
• Negotiated timelines with co-packers ensuring realistic expectations and satisfactory delivery schedules.
• Led cross-functional teams to launch new products, meeting all deadlines and quality expectations.
• Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
• Planned production schedules, and create WO according to forecast , company needs and seasonal changes.
• Weekly Production reports to highlight production results.
• Transferring materials between warehouses and co-packers to ensure production readiness.
  Monitoring and reconciling inventory levels to maintain optimal stock.
  Creating Purchase Orders (POs) to co-packers for production needs.
  Reviewing and approving production invoices submitted by co-packers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed terms.

• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve issues and conflicts.
• Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
• Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
• Used Acumatica and Korber to provide relevant information, inventory, work orders, purchase orders for production.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
• Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform specified products.
• Maintained accurate documentation of production data.
• Employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
• Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
• Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.

• Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
• Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.