Michelle Savage
Salem,CT
Summary
Accomplished Senior Production Planner at Novanta IMS, adept in strategic decision-making and effective communication, significantly enhanced production efficiency and customer satisfaction. Leveraged supply chain coordination and production scheduling skills to exceed project deadlines and satisfy or exceed revenue targets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Planner
Novanta IMS
08.2015 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously while consistently meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior planners, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Contributed to long-term business planning by providing accurate forecasts of manufacturing capacity and resources required for future projects.
- 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.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating clear communication channels for timely decisionmaking.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
Buyer II
Schneider Electric Motion
10.2005 - 08.2015
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Buyer
Intelligent Motion Systems
08.1999 - 10.2005
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT 08.2009 -
Skills
Effective Communication Techniques
Strategic Decision-Making
Supply Chain Coordination
Demand forecasting
Timeline
Senior Production Planner
Novanta IMS
08.2015 - Current
Manchester Community College
08.2009 -
Buyer II
Schneider Electric Motion
10.2005 - 08.2015
Buyer
Intelligent Motion Systems
08.1999 - 10.2005