Kourtney Bras
Wilsonville,OR
Summary
Resourceful Production Planner with expertise in high productivity and efficient task completion. Proficient in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and workflow scheduling. Strong time management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills to ensure seamless production processes and meet deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Planner
Portland Bottling Company
Clackamas, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Created and implemented plans for inventory control, material requirements, and production processes.
- Monitored the progress of production activities to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.
- Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management.
- Prepared reports related to performance metrics such as throughput times, lead times, capacity utilization rates.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders such as customers or vendors regarding upcoming projects or changes in product specifications.
- Prepared and presented production reports and metrics to management for strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
Technical Supervisor
Portland Bottling Company
Clackamas, OR
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Consistently monitored work areas and inspected equipment for potential safety hazards, demonstrating a proactive approach in protecting employees.
- Investigated accidents or injuries and prepared reports detailing findings.
- Troubleshot equipment and machinery issues during operations and preparing for new production runs.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations and special projects in fast-paced work environments.
- Trained extensively in OSHA standards to develop a deep understanding of environmental, workplace, and PPE protections.
- Developed ergonomic assessments and hazard risk evaluations.
- Provided leadership in areas such as project planning, resource allocation, risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Developed SOPs for each stage of the production cycle ensuring consistency across all shifts.
- Reviewed existing SOPs for accuracy and completeness.
Production Supervisor
Photo Solutions, Inc
Wilsonville, OR
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals
- Hired, appraised, trained, and disciplined members of production team and offered constructive feedback to improve performance
- Coached employees and offered challenging assignments to develop leadership among team members
- Oversaw inventory control processes, production schedules, and staffing to complete projects on-time and within budget
- Led and supervised production shift with 16+ workers, communicating production goals and solving daily problems
- Adjusted production processes to achieve maximum production efficiency
Production Line Supervisor
Swire Coca Cola
Wilsonville, OR
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Executed, scheduled, and analyzed machine setups, equipment maintenance, and repair
- Managed adherence to ISO 22000 standards
- Maintained 5S policy in all production areas with scheduled audits, events, required maintenance of the system
- Responsible for training, development and accountability for all machine centers for front line employees
- Monitored daily/monthly metrics of machine performance to ensure production goals were met
- Responded to missed performance metrics with root cause analysis in daily/monthly continuous improvement meetings and project
- Worked through cross functional teams to coordinate appropriate work flow and production scheduling for on time delivery
- Responsible Daily production planning/assignments to meet required weekly production schedules for on time delivery to customers through man power, raw material inventory, and line efficiency
Sales Associate
Nature's Pet Market
Wilsonville, OR
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
Promotions Manager
Regal Entertainment Group
Wilsonville, OR
06.2012 - 02.2016
- Cross-trained employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Adjusted schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly reports
- Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts
- Prepared and submitted end-of-shift reports
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilsonville High School
Wilsonville, ORLe Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art
Portland, OrSkills
- Employee Development
- Team Building
- Continuous improvement
- Mechanical Process Knowledge
- Quality Systems Management
- Equipment repair diagnosis
- Employee training
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Organization
- Project organization
- Machinery operation
- Production Reporting
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Maintenance
Certification
- HACCP
- CPR
- AED
- FIRST AID
Timeline
Production Planner
Portland Bottling Company
05.2024 - Current
Technical Supervisor
Portland Bottling Company
09.2021 - 05.2024
Production Supervisor
Photo Solutions, Inc
07.2021 - 09.2021
Production Line Supervisor
Swire Coca Cola
10.2016 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Nature's Pet Market
02.2016 - 10.2016
Promotions Manager
Regal Entertainment Group
06.2012 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Wilsonville High School
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art
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