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Katherine Priscila Salinas

McAllen,TX

Summary

Ten years of experience working in a fast-paced; high volume production environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Provide excellent service for internal and external customers and strong ability to guide a team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planning Supervisor

WONDERFUL CITRUS
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective scheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Led successful demand planning initiatives that improved forecast accuracy while reducing stockouts and excess inventory levels.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams for timely distribution of finished goods minimizing transportation costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with overall business objectives and customer demands.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased overall manufacturing capacity without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, reporting systems, and information sharing protocols.
  • Managed a team of planners, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure their professional development and success in meeting departmental goals.
  • Lead 160 associates in the production lines and ensured lean manufacturing

Production Planner (BC)

WONDERFUL CITRUS
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Used MRP system to plan master production schedules based on sales forecasts, production capacities, (inventory policies and lead times).
  • Planning of Texas Mature Varieties (Grapefruit, Oranges) and MX Varieties (Lemon, Lime, Organic Lime and Key Lime) Supply of 10M 40# Cartons
  • Collaborated with production departments to resolved material issues and adjust schedules due to production priorities and/or machine downtimes.
  • Develop short-term and long-term production forecasts including backlogs, unplanned work, and rework orders.
  • Collaboration between MX warehouses to increase cross dock. 30% increase from previous season.
  • Provide shipment trends and estimate to transportation and warehouse to better manage the inventor movement, inbound and labor management.
  • Provide management of inventories and maintain total inventory within established guidelines

Production Lead

Wonderful Citrus - Mission, TX
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supervised all aspects of production lines, from safety, resources, raw material, efficiencies, and execution.
  • Collaborated with Operation Manager to ensure labor needs met and attained.
  • Monitored progress and time frames for orders/product efficiencies. Reduced 5 cents per carton packed with contribute to savings of $150K.
  • Ensured all production met quality standards. Fruit grade as required for customer and food safety requirements.
  • Provided troubleshooting of equipment issues and performed work orders for repairs as needed.

Inventory Clerk

Wonderful Citrus
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Daily physical and system reconciliation of inventory, from receiving, setbacks and finished goods
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
  • Achieve 15% reduction in delay time through on-time warehouse operations and deliveries
  • Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff, and controlling inventory and supply management
  • Daily reporting to upper management by outlining performance to drive process improvements.

Production Supervisor

Citera
02.2013 - 01.2016
  • Used MRP system to plan master production schedules based on sales forecasts, production capacities, (inventory policies and lead times).
  • Collaborated with production departments to resolved material issues and adjust schedules due to production priorities and/or machine downtimes.
  • Developed monthly and annual ending inventory budget requirements for raw materials, components, and finished goods
  • Responsible for planning 100+ finished goods items
  • Identified raw materials and components requirements for production
  • Monitored and disposition excess and obsolete Inventory.
  • Monitored items and prioritized production schedules based on priority and sequences.
  • Developed and collaborated for quality programs and audit of SKUs/item numbers
  • Lead 50 associates in the production lines and ensured lean manufacturing
  • Analyzed each production line for efficiency and item number to explore profitability.

Education

Ingenieria En Sistemas De Calidad -

Universidad De Guayaquil
Ecuador

Auditor ISO 9001-2015 -

SGS Del Ecuador
Ecuador

Auditor GMP’s -

SGS Del Ecuador
Ecuador

Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) - Online -

International Supply Chain Education Alliance
Beachwood,

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Product Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Production Scheduling
  • Staff Scheduling

References

- Gilbert Salinas

Phone Number: 956-295-6044


- Nico Giraldo

Category Director - Wonderful Citrus

Phone Number:  661-246-9673


- Jose Santana

Sales Analyst 

Phone Number: 956-780-6660


- Jesus Nunez

Senior Manager - Wonderful Citrus

Phone Number: 661-308-6468


- Maria Garcia 

Quality Supervisor - Wonderful Citrus

Phone Number: 956-2007869



Timeline

Production Planning Supervisor

WONDERFUL CITRUS
11.2022 - 02.2024

Production Planner (BC)

WONDERFUL CITRUS
01.2019 - 02.2022

Production Lead

Wonderful Citrus - Mission, TX
01.2019 - 12.2019

Inventory Clerk

Wonderful Citrus
01.2018 - 01.2019

Production Supervisor

Citera
02.2013 - 01.2016

Ingenieria En Sistemas De Calidad -

Universidad De Guayaquil

Auditor ISO 9001-2015 -

SGS Del Ecuador

Auditor GMP’s -

SGS Del Ecuador

Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) - Online -

International Supply Chain Education Alliance
Katherine Priscila Salinas