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Jennifer Schafer

Sauk Rapids,MN

Summary

Hard-working with experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Proficient in documentation, reporting, and compliance standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Assistant

Gatr Trucking
12.2022 - 07.2025
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
  • Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
  • Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvements within the purchasing function.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.

Technical Trainer

Quanex
07.2020 - Current
  • New Hire Training
  • Annual Employee compliance training
  • Forklift training
  • Conduct annual fire and server weather drills
  • Recordkeeping
  • Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
  • Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies and used a variety of learning tools to create and deliver learning programs that produced results.
  • Delivered messages to staff and greeting of visitors.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendars to schedule appointments, and meetings.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, and meetings.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Processed invoices
  • Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.

CNC Machine Operator

Quanex
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain a high level of production.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Adhered to a high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Moved the finished work to the correct staging area for disposition.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusted machines to correct issues.
  • Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.

Inventor Team Lead

Quanex
06.2003 - 01.2020
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked on different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed a training manual to use for reference.
  • Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
  • Cycle counting


Counter Loader

Quanex
09.1999 - 06.2003
  • Sorted and clearly marked products with indicators for the grade or acceptance-rejection status.
  • Stacked items according to sizes, types, and picking priorities.
  • Used hand-held scanner to enter data product information.
  • Compared work order information with item and batch numbers to pick the correct items.

Sanding Operator

Quanex
09.1993 - 09.1999
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted Work orders.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Foley High School
Foley, MN
06.1990

Skills

  • Program Monitoring and Tracking
  • Learning Techniques
  • Company Policy Compliance
  • Orientation and Onboarding
  • Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Resource Coordination
  • Materials Requisition
  • Inventory Monitoring and Management
  • RF Scanner Usage
  • Inventory and Supply Control
  • Monthly Inventory
  • RFID Tracking
  • Handheld Scanners

Timeline

Purchasing Assistant

Gatr Trucking
12.2022 - 07.2025

Technical Trainer

Quanex
07.2020 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

Quanex
01.2020 - 06.2020

Inventor Team Lead

Quanex
06.2003 - 01.2020

Counter Loader

Quanex
09.1999 - 06.2003

Sanding Operator

Quanex
09.1993 - 09.1999

High School Diploma -

Foley High School

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