Kinsey Lucas
Titusville,FL
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with extensive experience in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing productivity, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Track record of aligning demand-supply signals, developing production schedules and manufacturing plan based on program schedule. History of utilizing effective leadership and team building skills to direct, train, and empower high-performance teams. Excel at improving product yield, quality, safety, cost-efficiency, and team productivity to ensure continuity of supply. Experienced with materials, supply, demand, and production planning, focusing on optimizing supply chain efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning to ensure timely availability of materials and minimize production delays. Knowledge of vendor management and inventory control techniques. Exceptional analytical skills combined with a strategic approach to problem-solving and process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials and Production Planner
Airbus US Space and Defense
Merritt Island, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured data integrity within SAP by performing regular checks for discrepancies or inaccuracies.
- Created and maintained Sales Orders and Demand flow-down through complex Multi-Level BOM structure
- Established key performance indicators to track demand planning effectiveness across departments.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring sufficient materials for timely project execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with supply chain capabilities.
Procurement Agent
Safran Landing Systems
Walton, KY
01.2022 - 2024
- Assess internal requirements and devise strategies to sustain optimal inventory levels. Collaborate with departments to gauge material demand and manage procurement processes. Foster and maintain robust supplier partnerships to ensure a steady flow of materials. Generate purchase orders and issue monthly vendor schedules by maintaining precise records to facilitate smooth operations. Confirm receipt of goods by matching deliveries to orders to address discrepancies with suppliers in a prompt manner.
- Headed up to 14 suppliers by overseeing a diverse portfolio of 140-part numbers.
- Scrutinized purchase requisitions, negotiate adjustments with vendors, and supervised order fulfillment to guarantee accuracy in supply chain management.
- Achieved a maintained On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate of 100% to key clients Airbus and Boeing to ensure no disruptions in manufacturing schedules.
Operations Planner II
Safran Landing Systems
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Created and executed production schedules to optimize manufacturing operations and control levels. Analyzed workflow to create new production processes to align with material availability and capacity constraints.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts by collaborating with production staff to maintain smooth operational flow. Examined and updated inventory levels to ensure accurate stock data.
- Utilized SAP tools for production planning and detailed scheduling by supporting achievement of factory targets.
- Designed innovative Excel-based load/build plan by transitioning from previous manual planning methods.
- Played a pivotal role as a key user and team member in the successful global SAP ERP implementation by serving as a troubleshooter and trainer for operations and planning systems.
Senior Operator-Technician
Safran Landing Systems
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Supervised production processes and checked equipment for manufacture of carbon disc brakes. Conducted routine maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards. Trained new operators in machinery use, maintenance protocols, and company safety regulations to enhance team performance and knowledge. Orchestrated daily task distribution among floor operators to align individual responsibilities with production goals. Upheld 5S methodology to maintain an organized and efficient work environment.
- Managed a team of up to 6 employees by increasing production output from 100 to over 350 tons annually.
- Sustained 100% quality in furnace operations over a five-year period to surpass company average of approximately 85%.
- Achieved a $100K annual reduction in electrical costs by spearheading a greenbelt project and attaining optimal electrical efficiency.
Skills
- SAP Data Analysis & Metrics Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Demand Management
- Sales Order Creation and Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Operational Planning & Execution
- Master Production Scheduling
- Material Requirements Planning
- Project Critical Path Scheduling
- Production Operations Planning
- Procurement Data Analysis
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Certification
- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), 2020
- Green Belt – Lean Certified, 2015
Timeline
Materials and Production Planner
Airbus US Space and Defense
10.2024 - Current
Procurement Agent
Safran Landing Systems
01.2022 - 2024
Operations Planner II
Safran Landing Systems
01.2016 - 01.2022
Senior Operator-Technician
Safran Landing Systems
01.2009 - 01.2016