Melissa K. Kenkel
Summary
Proven leader with more than thirty years of professional experience in supply chain management, sales, customer service, product management, client/vendor relationship, development and support. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple assignments under deadline pressures. Consistent performance record reflects dedication to corporate focus on customer satisfaction and profitability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Production Planning
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed a group of 5 Beef Production Planners.
- Responsible for optimizing operational efficiencies by maintaining a 91% accuracy on forecast, and an 89% rating for plant adherence to plan in the beef division.
- Managed inventory levels and targets of both raw material and finished goods.
- Maintained an Order Fill/ On Time delivery rating of 98% of finished goods for the beef division, including three forward warehouses.
- Worked directly with beef production facilities and forward warehouses to effectively resolve issues regarding inventory and production.
- Assisted in development and training of team members.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Manager, Production Planning
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained communication with production planners to assist with ongoing training needs.
- Worked to create materials for new hire training while maintaining current training materials.
- Provided coaching and feedback to schedulers as needed or requested.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed a group of 6 Administrative Assistants.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Manager, Production Planning (Freezers/ Exports)
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed placement and order acceptance of both chilled and frozen export products
- Worked closely with Freezer/ VM schedulers to manage acceptance and shipment of products
- Managed schedule for production of Japanese tongues
- Planned and executed the converting of domestic products to meet the needs/requests of export sales
- Maintained constant communication with production schedulers, production, quality assurance, material handling, international sales groups, and credit.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Sr Production Planner
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked directly with the Emporia processing facility to coordinate and plan plant processing, including the production floor and value added.
- Coordinated inbound raw materials across species, including beef primals, beef offal, pork, and chicken.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Maintained constant communication with production, quality assurance, material handling, sales, credit, freezers, and customer service.
- Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
- Worked directly with the Emporia Forward Warehouse: coordinating inbound orders, maintaining load list, managing product availability as well as warehouse volume.
Sr Production Planner
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
05.2004 - 03.2017
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
Production Scheduler
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
01.2002 - 05.2004
- Created ane monitored daily production schedules.
- Maintained constant communication with production, quality assurance, material handling, sales, credit, traffic and customer service.
- Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Marketing Manager
Gateway Computers
12.2000 - 01.2002
Corporate Trainer
Gateway Computers
01.1996 - 12.2000
Administrative Clerk
Gateway Computers
11.1993 - 02.1996
Customer Service Representative
Gateway Computers
02.1993 - 11.1993
Assistant Manager
County Seat Jeans Store
01.1991 - 02.1993
Sales Associate
County Seat Jeans Store
09.1989 - 01.1991
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Iowa
City, Iowa1991
Skills
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Coordinate Production
- Training Skills
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Optimizing Production Output
- Inventory Control
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Production Planning
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
06.2021 - 07.2023
Manager, Production Planning
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
09.2019 - 06.2021
Manager, Production Planning (Freezers/ Exports)
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
04.2019 - 09.2019
Sr Production Planner
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
03.2017 - 04.2019
Sr Production Planner
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
05.2004 - 03.2017
Production Scheduler
Tyson/ IBP, Inc
01.2002 - 05.2004
Marketing Manager
Gateway Computers
12.2000 - 01.2002
Corporate Trainer
Gateway Computers
01.1996 - 12.2000
Administrative Clerk
Gateway Computers
11.1993 - 02.1996
Customer Service Representative
Gateway Computers
02.1993 - 11.1993
Assistant Manager
County Seat Jeans Store
01.1991 - 02.1993
Sales Associate
County Seat Jeans Store
09.1989 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Iowa
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