Supervisor of Product Lifecycle Management
Melissa Tribble
Itron
West Union,S.C
Driven Product Lifecycle Management Supervisor at Itron with expertise in SAP and inventory management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, enhance process efficiency, and improve quality standards by 5%. Adept at critical thinking and problem-solving, delivering strategic initiatives that reduce costs and elevate operational performance.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
2027
Years of experience
Work History
Product Lifecycle Management Supervisor
2025 Years 10 Months
Itron - West Union, SC | 2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and enhance process efficiency.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that streamlined processes and reduced costs.
- Supervise and support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance and adherence to established procedures
- Establish clear accountability structures, assigning ownership for documentation tasks, deliverables, and deadlines across the PLM
- Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to document cycle time, on time delivery, revision accuracy, quality metrics, and workload distribution
- Hold team members accountable for performance expectations, quality standards, and continuous improvement goals
- Utilize KPI and performance data to identify process gaps, address deficiencies, and implement corrective actions
- Overseas document control processes for drawings, specifications, manuals, and technical records throughout the product lifecycle
- Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve documentation and product data issues
- Review, approve, and route project documentation for management and customer approval in accordance with company and regulatory standards
- Monitor schedules, due dates, and revision control to support product launches, audits, and compliance requirements
- Mentor, coach, and evaluate team members, providing feedback, guidance, and performance accountability to drive results
- Analyze documentation, KPI, and team performance data to support product strategy, risk mitigation, and management reporting.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication to resolve issues impacting quality, delivery, and customer requirements.
- Supervised daily workflows, aligning team priorities with production schedules and service commitments.
Supply Specialist III
9 Years 7 Months
South Carolina Department Of Transportation - Westminster, SC | 12.2016 - 07.2026
- Compliant disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous materials resulted from accurate DHEC waste records. Proper disposal flow for waste oil filters, paint, and parts washer chemicals resulted from timely scheduling. Safe, compliant operations resulted from regular safety inspections and annual checks of fire extinguishers, lifts, and cranes.
- Maintains a detailed inventory of equipment and supplies that are on hand. Identifies necessary parts for immediate availability, as well as any obsolete parts to be processed for disposal.
- Procurement activities kept supply, equipment, and parts distribution organized through South Carolina procurement procedures. Purchase orders and shopping carts supported efficient acquisition processes. Reliable personal protective equipment issuance supported continued supply availability for staff.
- Oversees the work of employees in the areas of receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment to mechanics and road personnel. Verifies that the accurate repair descriptions are made on shop service tickets.
- Prepares monthly and annual inventory reports, and tracks the initial cost incurred in the automotive repair shop. Schedules a stock rotation and maintains a neat and orderly filing system. Performs quality checks of all new supplies and equipment.
- Tracks employees usage of fuel/diesel and any red flags that might arise on the Mansfield Oil Exception Report. Obtains fuel and insurance cards that are lost or outdated.
- Entering work request for road crew personnel that are received from inbound calls, and appropriating the task to the right personnel. Promotes shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Processed requisitions, receipts, and distribution requests, maintaining compliance with department supply procedures.
- Supported operational teams by resolving inventory discrepancies and expediting critical material requests.
- Synchronized supply chain activity by working with government contracted suppliers and distributors to obtain goods.
Quality Control Inspector/ Calibration Coordinator
8 Years 7 Months
Nason - Walhalla, SC | 07.2004 - 02.2013
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications. While completing precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed visual inspections tests where appropriate. Sampled 5% of products for detailed analysis.
- Oversaw inventory of quality of equipment, and material purchases. Managed the quality of parts, and purchasing company equipment.
- Coordinated, scheduled and tracked the quality calibration of equipment on a monthly basis. Scanned documentation and entered into the company's individualized calibration software program.
- Produced monthly reports of calibrated equipment. Reviewed quality records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order. Retrieved and performed required test for quality and samples for engineering.
- Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, and inspections.
- Programmed the Telesis Marking Machine, set up parts, and monitored the machine for accuracy per customer blue print.
- Discarded and rejected products, material and equipments that did not meet customer specification. Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems. Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Assisted leaders in procuring and issuing job task to employee under my supervision. Ensured the proper usage of equipment per safety guidelines.
- Inspected finished parts and raw materials for defects, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Documented inspection results and reported nonconforming materials for corrective action.
Product Lifecycle Associate
Itron - West Union, SC | 2016 - 2023
- Assisted in data analysis for utility management projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Supported development of client-facing presentations that communicated complex technical concepts clearly.
- Managed documentation processes for project deliverables, maintaining organized records for team access.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions
- Submitted project documentation to management for approval, transmitting approved documents to customer
- Identified errors and suggested appropriate edits
- Utilized document control database system to allow for better tracking and revision identification
- Maintained database containing purchasing, suppliers and personnel information
- Monitored due dates for drawings, specifications and technical manuals
- Reviewed array of different types of documents, including drawings, spec sheets and blueprints to maintain accuracy
- Led project team meetings to obtain expected schedule for all pending documents
- Worked closely with stakeholders to maintain and resolve document and drawing issues
- Evaluated various forms of documentation and reports for accuracy and completeness, identified deficiencies and advised on appropriate corrective measures to improve information details or processes
- Analyzed data and member information to support formulation of product strategy
- Supported daily operations by maintaining accurate records and updating enterprise systems.
Education
MBA
Southern Wesleyan University - Central, SC
2016
Bachelor of Science - Management
Southern Wesleyan University - Central, SC
2013
Associate of Science - Management
Tri-County Technical College - Pendleton, SC
2010
Skills
Inventory management
Records maintenance
SAP
Oracle
PD Cloud
Sharepoint
Highway Maintenance Management
OSHA laws and regulations
Accomplishments
OSHA Hazard Training in Construction Industry
First Aid Training
Fork Lift Training
Timeline
Supply Specialist III
South Carolina Department Of Transportation
12.2016 - 07.2026Read more
Quality Control Inspector/ Calibration Coordinator
Nason
07.2004 - 02.2013Read more
Southern Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Management
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Tri-County Technical College - Associate of Science, Management
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Southern Wesleyan University - MBA,
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Product Lifecycle Management Supervisor
Itron
2023 - CurrentRead more
Product Lifecycle Associate
Itron
2016 - 2023Read more