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Misty French

Gainesville

Summary

Highly experienced Leader with a proven record of 9 years of experience practicing, planning, and operations management in the manufacturing setting. An inquisitive professional with expertise in supply chain, performance optimization, outstanding customer service, training, and mentoring of personnel. Background includes Law enforcement service, leadership/managerial positions in international environments, and Engineering Manufacturing Planner. Possession of strong knowledge of MAPICS, 5S, Power Link, continuous improvement, flexibility, sense of urgency, and a fast learning curve.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Repair Planner

Repair Station Safran Seats US
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
  • Optimize inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
  • Identify potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Work directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Prioritize schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.


Manufacturing Engineering Planner

Zodiac Seats/Safran Seats USA
02.2014 - 01.2023
  • 3 ½ years as an Assembly Lead; dropped due to lead reduction within the company in September 2017
  • As a Team Lead at Zodiac, worked with supervisors and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production goals are met.
  • Work closely with support staff such as technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, production supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues
  • Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with Engineering and Production Supervisor.
  • Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System
  • Contributed to perfect safety rating during my career thus far.
  • My efforts and attention to detail have been recognized by several members of management and I have received multiple awards within the company.
  • Work with team leaders in the First Article process to help facilitate a more productive and efficient build for HOV programs has also been a highlight in my career thus far.
  • International travel working directly with customers to repair and improve Zodiac products and processes
  • Creating and maintaining Visual Work Instructions for the assembly lines.
  • Creating Manufacturing Orders and adding allocations for the Repair Station in Safran Seats US

K-9 handler

R.A.I.D
08.2003 - 01.2014
  • Performed thousands of searches of vehicles, packages, backpacks, mail, containers, buildings, areas, or other objects as directed in harsh, dangerous settings.
  • Conducted investigations and prepared thousands of reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
  • Focus on conducting searches for narcotics while using canines both inside and outside facilities.
  • Assisted in the detention and processing of individuals introducing contraband into the institution.
  • Ownership of ability to make quick decisions, high level of patience, ability to interact with a diverse population.
  • Ability to understand conditioning in dogs which made me a successful Handler

Education

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ

Skills

  • MAPICS/Power link
  • MS Office Suite Proficiency
  • Material planning, Scheduling
  • Inventory Control
  • Performance Management
  • Time keeping
  • Communications
  • Documentation
  • Quality Control

Certification

  • Certified Drug Dog Trainer and Handler
  • Assembly A certification
  • IFE (in-flight entertainment) Diagnostic Certified
  • Advanced Blue print
  • Safran Lean-Sigma Green Belt
  • Safran Lean-Sigma White Belt

Timeline

Repair Planner

Repair Station Safran Seats US
01.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Engineering Planner

Zodiac Seats/Safran Seats USA
02.2014 - 01.2023

K-9 handler

R.A.I.D
08.2003 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School