NATALIE STEEKE
Kindred,USA
Summary
Dynamic operations professional with a proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency across diverse environments. Expertise in team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results ensures alignment with organizational goals. Highly adaptable to changing needs while effectively leading cross-functional teams to success. Proficient in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation, consistently recognized for enhancing operational performance and delivering impactful outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
HotSpring Spas and Pool Tables 2
West Fargo, ND
06.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operations to enhance efficiency in spa, saunas, and gaming production processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and optimize workflow strategies.
- Developed training programs for staff to ensure adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.
- Analyzed inventory management systems to reduce costs and improve supply chain effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics efforts, ensuring timely delivery of products while minimizing operational delays.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Production Planner
Case IH
Fargo, ND
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Control and schedule the flow of goods, information, and resources
- Develop and implement logistics controls to maintain a functional warehouse
- Production Planning
- Develop and implement program activities, coordinates efforts of subcontractors, suppliers, production departments, and field service personnel to resolve problems in areas of logistics to ensure meeting of commitments
- Procurement of materials, warehousing, distributing of raw materials, goods in process
- Work with upper and lower levels of employees to improve processes
CNC Machining/Welding Team Lead
Case IH
Fargo, ND
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing direct training
- Mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Guided Chassis cells and CNC machinery to safely reduce workplace accidents.
- Audited team performance and compliance with WCM standards
- Took on additional job duties, including Welding Team Lead during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target dates.
- Implemented new training processes
- Worked closely with contractors to meet project deadlines
CNC Machining/Welder
Case IH
Fargo, ND
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by following safety protocols and WCM standard
- Ability to read and interpret engineer drawings and blueprints
- Performed setups on equipment to meet production demands
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals
Education
Certification in MIG Welding -
Lynnes Welding Training
01-2011
Business Administration - undefined
MSCTC
Moorhead, MN01-2011
Business Administration - undefined
Minnesota School of Business
Moorhead, MN01-2009
Diploma in Cosmetology - undefined
Josef’s School of Hair
Fargo, ND01-2000
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Strong Work Ethic
- Process Improvements
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Inventory control
- Schedule management
Timeline
Operations Manager
HotSpring Spas and Pool Tables 2
06.2024 - Current
Production Planner
Case IH
01.2021 - 06.2024
CNC Machining/Welding Team Lead
Case IH
01.2019 - 01.2021
CNC Machining/Welder
Case IH
01.2007 - 01.2019
Business Administration - undefined
MSCTC
Business Administration - undefined
Minnesota School of Business
Diploma in Cosmetology - undefined
Josef’s School of Hair
Certification in MIG Welding -
Lynnes Welding Training