Karen Knight
Athens, Ga,GA
Summary
Experienced with operational oversight, workforce management, and process improvement. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to drive efficiency and productivity. Track record of implementing safety protocols and fostering collaborative work culture.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Quikrete Readymix
03.2001 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure production efficiency and quality standards.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
Purchasing Manager
Chateau On The Park - Christchurch, A DoubleTree By Hilton
04.1990 - 05.2000
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize pricing and improve product quality.
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Analyzed purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline operations.
- Evaluated supplier performance regularly to reinforce quality standards and reliability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burnside High School
Christchurch New ZealandSkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement
- Scheduling
- Training programs
- Logistics coordination
- Schedule management
- Environmental compliance
- Six sigma
- Decision-making
- Team development
- Troubleshooting skills
- Workflow management
- Employee hiring
- Staff scheduling
- Critical thinking
- SAP
Timeline
Plant Manager
Quikrete Readymix
03.2001 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Chateau On The Park - Christchurch, A DoubleTree By Hilton
04.1990 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Burnside High School