Katie Adams
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Talented Purchasing and Production Manager 2+ years of experience managing and improving procurement operations. Successfully forging strong vendor contracts, sourcing quality products and reducing costs. Motivated individual who learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Wide range of material and process knowledge combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Managaer
Fitts Industry Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Assembled and tested various products to meet production requirements and quality control standards.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to keep up with high production needs.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Director of Purchasing
Fitts Industry Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Developed software and formulas to streamline purchasing needs and forecast future needs
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
Adjunct Instructor
University Of Alabama
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2017
Skills
- Production Operations
- Corrective Actions
- Documentation Abilities
- Tolerances Measurement
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- GMP Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Shipment Booking
- Goals and Performance
- Tracking System Utilization
- Machinery Operation
Timeline
Production Managaer
Fitts Industry Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Director of Purchasing
Fitts Industry Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University Of Alabama
08.2017 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Western Kentucky University
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