Kaci Rugg
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Experienced Materials Supervisor with 20+ years in production. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and quality control. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities ensure seamless operations and team cohesion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Supervisor, Customer Service, Fiber Buyer, Sales Support
Angstrom Fiber Auburn
Auburn, ME.
11.2022 - Current
- Supervise a team of 7 people
- Provide direction on day-to-day task management
- Provide positive feedback or constructive feedback as needed
- Monitor and manage attendance and overtime of associates and reports per company policy
- Communicate directly with customers to verify their purchase requirements and quote new business
- Receive incoming RFQs and return Customer Quote Releases
- Enter and submit fiber releases to vendors to maintain inventory
- Negotiate pricing with multiple fiber vendors to procure the best fiber at the lowest cost
- Adjust costs in IQMS to reflect current pricing and freight costs.
Materials Coordinator, Junior Scheduler, Customer Service
Gissing NA
Auburn, ME
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed shipments through UPS and FedEx systems using business accounts
- Procured necessary components for meeting customer demand
- Scheduled production for over 4 machines and secondary operations
- Facilitated customer meetings to review production progress
- Coordinated regularly with GM on customer order status
- Monitored sales metrics to compile data reports
- Generated comprehensive documents for international shipments
- Generated and tracked customer sales orders within ERP system
- Facilitated logistics for close to 30 clients.
- Sourced cost-effective trucking solutions from various logistics brokers
Multi Service Manager
Sodexo
Auburn, ME
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Supervise the daily operation of the assigned team
- Manages and insures the manufacturing process through planning of personnel, equipment, materials, and other critical resources
- Provide clear, consistent feedback, coaching and development opportunities
- Lead process improvements and team development by overseeing the implementation of Lean techniques
- Maintain an organized and safe work environment utilizing the 5S program, safety bulletins and guidelines and maintain basic OSHA requirements
- Monitor and manage attendance and overtime of associates and reports per company policy.
Production Scheduler
Panolam Industries
Auburn, ME
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Created, maintained, and constantly updated production schedules
- Increased production efficiency to eliminate customer dissatisfaction with insufficient inventory
- Created safety stock on hand for critical items considering cost and lead-time
- Analyzed and researched various products to develop production schedules and ensure constant credibility with customers
- Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule.
Supervisor
Panolam Industries
Auburn, ME
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Promoted from production to Lead and on to Supervisor
- Supervised a team of 20+ people daily
- Communicated with multiple department heads to ensure continuous flow of production
- Prioritized safety and efficiency while maintaining employee morale.
Education
Emergency Response Firefighter Training -
01.2018
Forklift Recertification Training -
01.2016
OSHA Training -
01.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Planning Tools
- Warehouse Operations
- Cost Reduction
- Logistics Management
- Demand forecasting
- Materials Planning
- Time and Wage Tracking
- Decision-Making
- Budget controls
Timeline
Materials Supervisor, Customer Service, Fiber Buyer, Sales Support
Angstrom Fiber Auburn
11.2022 - Current
Materials Coordinator, Junior Scheduler, Customer Service
Gissing NA
03.2021 - 11.2022
Multi Service Manager
Sodexo
02.2020 - 03.2021
Production Scheduler
Panolam Industries
12.2017 - 02.2020
Supervisor
Panolam Industries
12.2014 - 12.2017
Emergency Response Firefighter Training -
Forklift Recertification Training -
OSHA Training -
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