Michelle Hibler
Oak Grove
Summary
Senior Production Planner with expertise in supplier relationship management, data analysis, and lean manufacturing principles, achieving significant improvements in workflow efficiency and order accuracy.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Planner
Hallmark Cards Inc.
Kansas City, Mo
09.1984 - 10.2025
- Led production scheduling to optimize workflow and meet product demand across multiple lines.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies to reduce waste and improve order accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with market trends and customer needs.
- Analyzed production data to identify inefficiencies, recommending process improvements that enhanced productivity.
- Managed supplier relationships with Walmart to ensure timely delivery of ED Hallmark Cards,Gifts Stationery and Giftwrap by managing replenishment for over 4000 accounts.
- Conducted regular audits of production plans, ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Spearheaded initiatives for continuous improvement, driving operational excellence throughout the planning process.
- Reduced lead times for product delivery through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Maximized production output, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed comprehensive production plans that aligned with company goals and objectives, resulting in increased profitability.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with precise order tracking and coordination between departments.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating clear communication channels for timely decision making
- Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously while consistently meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Used POSR,SAP, APL,Blue Yonder to monitor and record production resources for all facets of product planning, development, manufacturing and sales.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing production data and identifying areas of inefficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Longview Community College
Lee's Summit, MOSkills
- Materials planning
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Inventory management
- Distribution strategies
- Operations monitoring
- Quality standards
- Continuous improvement
- Lean principles
- Data analysis
- Supplier management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process optimization
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Raw materials
Timeline
Senior Production Planner
Hallmark Cards Inc.
09.1984 - 10.2025
Associate of Arts -
Longview Community College