Linda Bowden
Mount Vernon,MO
Summary
I'm looking to develop my skills within Reman. Seeking to gain knowledge in Sale and Distribution and Core Buying, and learning the task of Forecasting, Market Research, Annual Pricing, Reman Product Request, Competitive Intelligence and the Obsolescence Process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse/Repair and Return Tech Lead
John Deere Reman Electronics
Springfield, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained open communication with team members, supply management, and leadership, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Conduct thorough investigations, analysis, and resolution of diverse system, component, or procedural issues to rectify deficiencies and drive process improvements.
- Develop and track training matrix for area of responsibility
- Deliver comprehensive training to employees on safe and effective processes, products, tooling, equipment maintenance, and material verification, aligning with departmental goals and plans
- Champion a safe work environment and oversee adherence to safe and efficient work practices among employees.
- Collaborated across functional groups on multiple Enterprise Product Development Process projects to meet deadlines.
- Analyze core inventory of work in progress, determining priorities for immediate and future utilization to meet business needs.
- Ensure regular communication with the Supervisor and leadership regarding core, material, orders, and process issues.
- Perform regular technical duties as necessary, in addition to special direction at the request of the Supervisor.
- Identified technology trends and recommended system improvements.
- Monitored system performance metrics to proactively identify potential problems.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple departments.
- Provided technical, process, and policy guidance to employees.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
- Reviewed project plans and timelines with team members on a regular basis.
Material Storage & Retreival
John Deere Reman Electronics
Springfield, MO
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Ensured that all stock was stored safely and securely in accordance with company regulations.
- Followed established procedures for disposal of expired items in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Verified shipments received and entered receipts into materials management system.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Provided support for shipping and receiving activities including order fulfillment, packaging materials, labeling boxes.
- Organized warehouse shelves according to product type or size for easy access and retrieval.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks to ensure safe handling of materials while adhering to safety standards.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Identified damaged or defective items and reported them to management for further action.
- Monitored inventory levels, identified shortages, and requested necessary restocking from suppliers.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Recommended solutions for potential quality problems to increase division productivity.
- Maintained open communication with team members and supply management, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Assembler
John Deere Reman Electronics
Springfield, MO
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Provide feedback on design changes that could improve efficiency of the production line.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
- Notify supervisors of any potential issues that may cause delays in production schedules.
- Suggested operational modifications to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials needed for upcoming production runs.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO12-2027
Associate Arts General Education -
Ozarks Technical Community College
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Valley View High School
Germantown, OH05-2003
Skills
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Knowledge of Operations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Materials/Inventory Management
- Ability to Manage Tactical and Strategical Tasks
- Customer service
- EPDP
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- First Aid/CPR Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills
Honors Leadership Certifications
- Employee Led Safety Committee Chairman
- Provost’s List
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Freedom of Road Riders (Motorcycle Rights Organization) Secretary
Timeline
Warehouse/Repair and Return Tech Lead
John Deere Reman Electronics
07.2021 - Current
Material Storage & Retreival
John Deere Reman Electronics
06.2020 - 07.2021
Assembler
John Deere Reman Electronics
07.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate Arts General Education -
Ozarks Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Valley View High School
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