Karen Reminga
Middleville,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving
Willscott
Wayland, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Created and placed purchase orders for products to maintain inventory levels
- Received and recorded product shipments in SAP to ensure accurate inventory tracking
- Unloaded incoming semis and deliveries, organizing products for efficient storage and retrieval
- Selected parts for production for upcoming units and deliver them to the bay the unit is in
Receiving/Quality incoming
Roll And Hill
Byron Center, MI
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Reconciled shipment shortages and overages with purchase orders and invoices.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing slips.
- Stocked shelves with received inventory, ensuring accuracy of product counts.
- Maintained records of received goods and rejected unsatisfactory items.
- Operated a forklift to transport heavy items throughout the facility safely.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols at all times while handling materials.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Shipping and Receiving
Kessebohmer
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Verified incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
- Inspected freight for damage and reported discrepancies to supervisors.
- Logged inventory changes in warehouse receiving system.
- Organized paperwork for shipments, returns, and vendor claims.
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
Team Leader
ADAC AUTOMOTIVE
Saranac, MI
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed two new Ford cells. Assigned run schedules to the team.
- Charted daily scrap, production, and quality data.
- Led automotive service team through daily ADAC Automotive workshop operations.
- Coordinated repair schedules and prioritized customer vehicle handoffs.
- Assigned tasks across technicians, advisors, and support staff.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Tenneco
Lansing, MI
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Unloaded and loaded all incoming and outgoing trucks. Staged trucks for General Motors, printed barcodes for shipment, scanned all barcodes, logged onto General Motors website, and created shipping manifest.
- Received inbound Tenneco shipments and matched packing slips to purchase orders.
- Inspected incoming freight for damage and reported discrepancies to supervisors.
- Prepared outbound Tenneco orders with labels, cartons, and bills of lading.
Cycle Counter
Tenneco
Litchfield, MI
12.2003 - 05.2016
- Count selected part numbers. Look up the count on a program then see how many we shipped and received, Recorded scrap quantities during inventory assessments, make adjustments for any missing inventory.
- Performed cycle counts for automotive parts in Tenneco manufacturing inventory.
- Reconciled inventory discrepancies using SAP records and warehouse logs.
- Verified part locations across storage bins, racks, and production areas.
Team Leader
Tenneco
Litchfield, MI
01.1990 - 05.2003
- Collaborated with team to meet daily production schedule. Keep track of schedule, Documented scrap and compiled daily production reports for performance analysis.
- Led Tenneco Automotive production team through daily shift assignments and workflow changes.
- Coached Tenneco Automotive employees on safety rules, quality checks, and standard work.
- Monitored Tenneco Automotive assembly lines for delays, defects, and material shortages.
Production Operator
Tenneco
Marshall, Michigan
09.1985 - 12.1989
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Upper secondary education -
University of Michigan Lean
Harper Creek High School
Skills
- Problem solving
- Inventory data entry
- Quality management
- Inventory records
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics
- Vendor communication
- Phone communication
- Manufacturing
- Inventory tracking
- Schedule management
- Mobile devices
- Shipping & receiving
- Decision making
- Inquiry management
- Kanban
- Order shipping
- Manufacturing auditing
- Cycle counting
- Organizational ability
- Typing
- Saws
- Purchasing
- Recordkeeping
- Measurement (quality control)
- Contracts
- AS9100
- SAP ERP
- Packing
- File organization
- Leadership
- Just-in-Time
- Inventory management
- Documentation review
- Supplier correspondence
- Epicor ERP
- Freight
- Google Docs
- Logistics materials management
- Supply chain planning
- Assembly
- Materials handling
- Microsoft Word
- Basic math
- Safety stock management
- Safe work practices
- Sit-down counterbalanced forklift operation
- Machine operator experience
- Toolroom experience
- Operating systems
- Computer operation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Critical thinking
- Unloading
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Teams
- Quality assurance within manufacturing
- Forklift
- Transportation planning
- Material handling systems
- SAP
- Finished product defect inspection
- E-commerce
- Team coaching
- Negotiation
- Forecasting
- Customer returns handling
- Electronic parts
- Cross-training (employee development activity)
- Purchase order management
- Customer communication
- HVAC
- Procurement experience
- Analysis skills
- Supply Chain
- Parts administration
- Vendor relationship building
- Outdoor work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative experience
- Hand tools
- Data input
- Windows
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse experience
- Materials management
- Driving
- Quality Inspection
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Staff scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse management
- Maintenance
- Customer complaint resolution
- ERP systems
- Packaging
- Supplier management
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Shipping inventory management
- Heavy lifting
- Lean
- Construction
- Accounts receivable
- Logistics coordination
- Warehouse management experience
- Customer support
- QuickBooks
- Databases
- Ability to follow instructions
- Equipment adjustment
- Phone answering
- Power BI
- Cleaning
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Access
- Pricing
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- ISO 9001
- Quality standards in production
- Logistics inventory management
- Machine calibration
- Lift truck
- Technical support
- Recruiting
- Debits & credits
- FIFO
- Six Sigma
- Tow truck
- Cash handling
- Supply chain management
- Maintenance records management
- Market analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Accounts payable
- Technical Proficiency
- Quality control
- Monitoring machines
- Dimensional measurements
- Electric pallet jack
- Shipping coordination
- In-person customer service
- Excel data analysis
- Customer service
- Receiving shipments
- Order entry
- Warehouse management system
- Parts procurement
- Productivity software
- Order picker
- RF scanner
- Teamwork
- Stock receiving
- Production scheduling
- Order placement
- Steel
- Interviewing
- Process improvement
- Email communication
- FDA regulations
- Manufacturing company experience
- Machining
- Report preparation
- Staff training
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Part sourcing
- HVAC sales
- Supervising experience
- Multi-line phone systems
- SAP CRM
- Workplace safety
- Warehouse maintenance supervision
- Bookkeeping
- Continuous integration
- Quality systems
- Commercial construction
- Active listening
- Automotive service
- Document management
- Defect detection (quality control)
- CNC
- Math
- Payroll
- Phone communication
- Clerical experience
- Hi-Lo
- Power tools
- Inventory control
- Manual handling
- Shipping documentation
- Digital calipers
- Adaptability
- Supplier sourcing
- Employee relationship building
- Machine operation
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Attention to detail
- Data collection
- Computer literacy
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Travel scheduling
- Team leadership
- CRM software
- Transportation management systems
- Tape measure proficiency
- Production Management
- Computer skills
- Manufacturing facility
- Pallet jack
- English
- 5S
- Numeracy
- Janitorial experience
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- Written communication
- Quality audits
- Industrial equipment
- First aid
- Automotive parts and accessories knowledge
- Supplier relationship improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Automotive parts management
- Clear language communication
- Physical inventory counts
- Conflict resolution
- Google Drive
- Load & unload
- Financial acumen
- Logistics management
Certification
- Lean Certification
- SAP
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Supervisor Leadership
- Six Sigma Certification
Timeline
Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving
Willscott
05.2022 - Current
Receiving/Quality incoming
Roll And Hill
05.2022 - 10.2022
Shipping and Receiving
Kessebohmer
06.2021 - 05.2022
Team Leader
ADAC AUTOMOTIVE
12.2020 - 06.2021
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Tenneco
05.2016 - 01.2019
Cycle Counter
Tenneco
12.2003 - 05.2016
Team Leader
Tenneco
01.1990 - 05.2003
Production Operator
Tenneco
09.1985 - 12.1989
Upper secondary education -
University of Michigan Lean
Harper Creek High School