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Kathrine K. Vega

Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing
Madison,AL
24
years of professional experience

Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Responsible and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Work History

Quality Assurance-Receiving Inspection Team Member

2 Years 2 Months
Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing | 09.2024 - Current

Documented and managed escalation of critical supplier issues to MTM and supplier leadership to support timely resolution.

Coordinated support across departments to ensure efficient material flow and prevent parts downtime.

Managed multiple issues simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively.

Investigated supplier defects properly and accurately to maintain quality standards.

Inspected components for defects and escalated issues to maintain product quality.

Contractor Inventory Control Specialist

2 Years 9 Months
Bartech Group | 10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Monitor and control inventory in various categories using cycle counting to meet the production program and inventory requirements of Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations.
  • Utilized SAP software to manage inventory data. to look up HU’s, material usage, material planner and location of parts.
  • Entering and clearing of physical counts to reflect in SAP.
  • Adjusted and relocated material to ensure proper placement and availability for line-side consumption.
  • Conducted PWC audit by selecting parts for review.
  • Coordinated compliance and maintenance of the Quality Management System in Inventory Control at VWGoA.
  • Coordinated QMS documentation processes, ensuring proper identification, review, approval, update, and distribution while maintaining a master list of document revisions.

Volkswagen Contractor Cycle Counter

1 Year 9 Months
Amotec, Inc. | 01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Verified HU’s, material, and quantities in storage bins across Warehouse, Assembly Shop, Body Shop, and Paint Shop to ensure accurate inventory management.
  • Utilized SAP software to manage inventory and track material usage. to look up HU’s, material usage and location of parts.
  • Conducted cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and identify stock discrepancies
  • Reconciled count variances by researching receiving, picking, and shipping records
  • Updated warehouse management system with accurate inventory adjustments and location changes

Logistics Team Member at Volkswagen

3 Months
Aerotek | 10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prepared kitting sets for accessory bags, inner rear-view mirrors, air bags, steering wheels, and car manuals to ensure seamless assembly production.
  • Responsible for accuracy in car parts going to the right sequence.
  • Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, verifying documentation and inventory accuracy.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight, following safety procedures and material handling standards.
  • Prepared orders for distribution, picking, packing, and labeling items for dispatch.

Premium Billing Representative

1 Year 10 Months
CHA Health | 08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Input groups and members into the membership database.
  • Verified accuracy of premium bills to maintain billing integrity.
  • Received and posted premium payments to update member accounts promptly.
  • Mailed 18-month continuation packets to eligible members.
  • Maintained eligibility in the premium billing system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles

University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | 05-1997
Graduated

Skills

Proficient in Toyota QIMS
GPQIS
Power BI
and ICS
Quality mindset
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Timeline

Quality Assurance-Receiving Inspection Team Member

Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Contractor Inventory Control Specialist

Bartech Group
10.2017 - 07.2020Read More

Volkswagen Contractor Cycle Counter

Amotec, Inc.
01.2016 - 10.2017Read More

Logistics Team Member at Volkswagen

Aerotek
10.2015 - 01.2016Read More

Premium Billing Representative

CHA Health
08.2002 - 06.2004Read More

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science from Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles
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Kathrine K. Vega