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Melanie Sobolewski

Columbus,WI

Summary

Experienced Supervisor, with 19 years of Manufacturing and 17 years Engineering experience, leading team members with a focus on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Ability to cultivate cross functional/cross value stream communications within a global company to facilitate continuous improvement opportunities and resolve complex problems.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Master Supervisor

Weir Minerals
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Own, maintain, consult and execute master data related topics including new item setup, development of processes, and ensuring master data integrity.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through participation in implementation of the master data management (MDM) platform for item creation and extension in SAP.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions through an effective request process for the material master team.
  • Monitor and correct data processing exceptions and identify clean-up opportunities.
  • Serve as Engineering Key User for Master Data to educate users and problem solve issues.

Engineering Global Process Owner

Weir Minerals
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for the development, improvement, and implementation of global system standards and procedures per Engineering Best Practice across Global Product Development sites.
  • Champion and drive to maintain global PLM system (Teamcenter) as the “single source of truth” to run the business.
  • Support global engineering change notification (ECN) process across all sites within global PLM system (Teamcenter) to client level data in ERP system (SAP).
  • Developed cross-functional relationships to ensure seamless communication among value streams.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define continuous improvement initiatives scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global standards.

Engineering Key User -SAP Implementation

Weir Minerals
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Developed thorough understanding of future state ERP system design, business implications, end-to-end processes, and cross-functional data requirements.
  • Worked with leadership team, business process owners, and end users to make trade-off recommendations and provide value-added thought partnership throughout implementation
  • Participated in master data discovery, extraction, cleansing, standardization, conversion, and loading for material master and drawing data.
  • Participated in data migration testing cycles and user acceptance testing to execute business scenarios and identify defects and issues.
  • Developed end user training and adoption documentation for material master teams.
  • Supported business users with master data integrity issues and questions during SAP go-live and hyper-care.

Product Configuration Supervisor

Weir Minerals
06.2015 - 01.2020
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes. Properly recorded and maintained process documentation (SOPs).
  • Prepare and conduct mass and/or manual data updates in ERP for data rationalization and harmonization projects.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Product Data Supervisor

Weir Minerals
04.2008 - 01.2015
  • Managed a team of product data administrators, ensuring timely completion of projects, including all item creation and maintenance, and bill of material configuration and maintenance, while ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Developed training materials to improve employee performance, data accuracy, and understanding of company's data systems.
  • Ensured proper storage of all intellectual property, drawings, patents, etc.
  • Participated in ISO9000 and ISO140001 compliance audits.

Product Data Administrator

Weir Minerals
01.2006 - 04.2008
  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all items (ETO items, spares, etc) in ERP system (MAPICS) as well as the configuration and maintenance of all bills of materials.
  • Created and processed all engineering change notifications for commerical ETO projects, spares, and R&D items.
  • Assist internal customers with Item Master searches, BOM printouts, drawing requests, discrepancy investigation, etc.
  • Adhere to documented intellectual property guidlines on secure technology network.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Weir Minerals
08.2004 - 01.2006
  • Coordinated trade shows and events to showcase products, resulting in increased customer engagement and potential business opportunities.
  • Supported sales team by providing timely updates and distribution of marketing materials to key accounts and sales representatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Operations Management
  • ERP Systems (SAP and MAPICS)
  • PLM Systems (Teamcenter)
  • Data Governance
  • Staff Management

Certification

APICS CPIM - Certified Production and Inventory Management

Timeline

Engineering Global Process Owner

Weir Minerals
09.2021 - 05.2022

Material Master Supervisor

Weir Minerals
01.2020 - 12.2023

Engineering Key User -SAP Implementation

Weir Minerals
01.2017 - 12.2023

Product Configuration Supervisor

Weir Minerals
06.2015 - 01.2020

Product Data Supervisor

Weir Minerals
04.2008 - 01.2015

Product Data Administrator

Weir Minerals
01.2006 - 04.2008

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Weir Minerals
08.2004 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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