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Joe Schendel

Summary

Seasoned Accounting Manager specializing in implementing successful inventory systems for textile companies. Accomplished in driving business efficiency and compliance initiatives. Offering 24+ years of progressive experience.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Accounting Manager

Mohawk Industries Inc
Calhoun, GA
02.1997 - 08.2022
  • Tracked adjustments, shipments, receipts, production and reconciled Inventory to maintain high accuracy.
  • Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
  • Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
  • Collected and published accuracy and compliance information to be incorporated into monthly financials and scorecards.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
  • Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on inventory activities.
  • Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.

Planning/Production Scheduling Manager

Mohawk Industries Inc
Dalton, GA
08.2000 - 08.2007
  • Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
  • Updated management and clients on progress of production.
  • Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.
  • Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
  • Troubleshot production problems, machinery malfunctions and staff shortages.
  • Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
  • Maintained accurate records and handled purchase orders.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.

Plant Manager

Parafar Inc
Calhoun, GA
04.1987 - 12.1996
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.

Quality Control Technician

Sara Lee Foods
Calhoun, GA
06.1982 - 04.1987
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Coosa Valley Tech
Calhoun, GA
06.2002

High School Diploma -

Calhoun High School
Calhoun, GA
06.1980

Skills

  • Business Management Principles
  • Cost Management
  • Operational Reporting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Customer Service
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Time Management
  • SAP
  • IBM Power Systems Software

Timeline

Planning/Production Scheduling Manager

Mohawk Industries Inc
08.2000 - 08.2007

Inventory Accounting Manager

Mohawk Industries Inc
02.1997 - 08.2022

Plant Manager

Parafar Inc
04.1987 - 12.1996

Quality Control Technician

Sara Lee Foods
06.1982 - 04.1987

No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Dalton State College

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Coosa Valley Tech

High School Diploma -

Calhoun High School
Joe Schendel