Marissa Saenz
Pleasanton
Summary
Results-driven Production Controller with extensive experience in optimizing workflows and enhancing on-time delivery. Skilled in SAP and data analytics, managed cross-functional teams to reduce delays and foster collaboration across departments. Experienced in cost reduction and efficient production management, ensuring compliance and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Controller Lead
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi
03.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 12 production control staff, directing daily priorities and performance in a high-volume aerospace shop.
- Managed production workload to complete approximately 30 aircraft per year, meeting scheduled delivery dates.
- Coordinated labor, materials, and maintenance across departments, enhancing on-time delivery rates.
- Reduced rework and delays through proactive planning and schedule optimization with quality and engineering.
- Planned, scheduled, and executed maintenance and overhaul work for Black Hawk, Apache, and Chinook aircraft.
- Analyzed production KPIs to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve flow.
- Ensured adherence to safety, quality standards, and technical documentation in an aerospace and defense setting.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and operational excellence.
- Chaired cross-functional planning sessions, aligning maintenance priorities to increase delivery predictability.
- Executed root-cause analyses and improvement projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and partner requirements.
- Translated SAP and Excel KPI data into executive insights for capacity planning and strategy.
- Evaluated production processes and implemented improvements to increase schedule reliability.
Production Controller
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed workflows and cross-team coordination for large operational programs during system changes to maintain delivery schedules.
- Monitored workflows and progress using SAP and analytics tools to inform strategic decisions and reporting.
- Coordinated partner program workflows to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to service-level agreements.
- Defined and tracked performance metrics in SAP LMP, CAMS, and Excel to enable data-driven decisions.
- Liaised between business users and technical teams during ERP migration to validate processes and identify potential risks.
- Streamlined production workflows, enhancing output and minimizing operational delays.
- Coached team members on SAP reporting and tools to improve data use and operational support.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and guide strategic adjustments that improved productivity.
- Spearhead production scheduling to align maintenance and supply windows, reducing downtime risk and enabling steadier throughput during heavy maintenance cycles.
- Diagnose root causes of production delays through workflow analysis and targeted interventions, resulting in measurable improvements in on-time completions.
- Coordinate cross-department readiness reviews with maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to expedite parts availability and ensure timely job starts.
- Orchestrate material allocation and work order prioritization to maintain continuous shop flow, supporting sustained output and reduced schedule slippage.
- Maintain accurate work-order documentation and change logs to prevent rework, improve traceability, and support faster troubleshooting during inspections.
Trades Helper/Admin Assistant
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi
02.2007 - 11.2019
- Operated industrial cleaning and blasting equipment to prepare aircraft components for inspection, improving throughput and inspection readiness.
- Conducted safety briefings and managed chemical handling procedures to maintain OSHA compliance and reduce incidents.
- Managed hazardous materials and PPE programs, delivering safety training to depot personnel to enhance compliance and safety awareness.
- Supported production scheduling and reporting for leadership, ensuring timely reviews and decision-making.
- Collaborated with engineers, quality control, and logistics to resolve discrepancies and sustain production flow.
- Gained deep knowledge of technical specifications, material handling, and safety standards across multiple production and administrative roles.
- Coordinated with logistics and floor supervisors to sequence work orders, streamlining workflow and minimizing bottlenecks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freer High School
Freer, TX05-2005
Skills
- Production optimization
- KPI reporting
- Capacity planning
- Data analytics
- ERP systems
- SAP expertise
- Workflow management
- Program implementation
- Risk management
- Issue resolution and escalation
- Data-driven decisions
- Operational excellence
- Performance improvement
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Project coordination skills
- Team leadership abilities
- Stakeholder communication
- Executive communication
- Microsoft Office suite
- SharePoint proficiency
- Relationship management
- Workflow management
Certification
- Yellow Belt Certified, 2018, Six Sigma
- Hazard Communication, 2019, HAZCOM
- Green Belt Certified, 2021, Six Sigma
Timeline
Production Controller Lead
Corpus Christi Army Depot
03.2023 - Current
Production Controller
Corpus Christi Army Depot
12.2019 - 03.2023
Trades Helper/Admin Assistant
Corpus Christi Army Depot
02.2007 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Freer High School