PENNY MARTIN
Temple,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. A mature team worker and to all challenging situations. Able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. Able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Mgr, Warehouse Mgr
Graham Packaging Company
2015.11 - Current
- SAP Schedule internal production, based on Customers MRP and Sales Orders
- Schedule changeovers to meet customers demand
- Schedule shipments from off-site warehouse to meet customer’s demands
- Schedule Equipment PM’s in SAP
- Ensure all shipments going to customers are loaded correctly and shipped on time.
- Verify shipments and BOLs on a daily basis (coordinate with the Warehouse Clerk).
- Track Dunnage on BOLs to customers and returns from customers to ensure the plant is receiving its own dunnage back.
- Monitor Operational supplies and order based on established trigger points.
- Coordinate proper manning for all warehouse functions.
- Work with outside vendors for shipment of scrap corrugate and wooden pallets for repairs.
- Enter BOLs and set up trucking for dunnage loads to other Graham Plants.
- Coordinate vendors and quotes for warehouse projects.
- Ensure proper use of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for all warehouses.
- Leads, and drives to meet goals set for safety within the warehouse and shipping areas.
- Ensure all forklift operators are properly certified and trained.
- Participates as needed in continuous improvement efforts involving areas under his or her jurisdiction.
- Ensure all loads go out on time with the correct materials, in shippable condition.
- Ensure all product that may be damaged in the warehouse or shipping operations are properly handled via the HFI procedure.
- Ensure all production is properly logged into the Warehouse Management System.
- Informs Scheduling and Production when there are discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System, especially if they will directly affect customer shipments.
- Work with supervisors to manage night shift Warehouse/Shipping employees.
- Provides performance reviews for all reports.
- Administers the Company disciplinary system within his department.
- Provides training and training records for new hires and employee transfers
- Ensures all shipping costs remain below specified limits.
- Orders operational supplies in such a way as to avoid running out or having too much inventory.
- Controls labor costs in the Warehouse/ Shipping functions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
Purchasing
Graham Packaging Company
2005.01 - 2015.06
- SAP Spare parts
- SAP – Vendors, parts, PM, Receiving, return to Vendors, pricing, min/max levels on Inventory, lead time reorder points.
- Purchasing - Maintenance parts, Packaging Supplies and Inter-plant items
- Research part requests for price and availability
- Order and track shipments and assure PO’s are assigned to the correct G/L Accounts
- Inspect all incoming parts ordered to insure quality and verify orders are received and complete
- Assign and put away all incoming parts.
- Receive all incoming shipments into SAP
- Complete E-main preventive maintenance reports, create and close work orders.
- Interface with Pepsico personnel concerning E-main programs and purchasing parts.
- Customer Service – Discrepancy of pricing or payment.
- Training personnel at other Graham plants
- Maintain Customer Service including all: Correspondence, Sales order confirmations, Sales order Expedites/Deferrals and Credits/return issues
- Entering Data into MP2 system – parts, pricing, vendor, lead time and reorder points
- Check out parts to equipment, return and adjust all inventories.
- Drove process improvements to optimize purchasing procedures, reducing lead times and errors.
- Reduced supply costs through effective inventory management, vendor negotiations, and purchasing strategies.
Production Manager
IKKA Technology Inc.
1995.01 - 2006.01
- Assure consistent flow of Production work orders
- Create and prioritize repair modifications
- Maintain, evaluate and analyze department records for deficiencies and efficiency
- Schedule Sampling new or repaired molds as requested by Sales, Marketing and Production Design Department
- Assure Supervision and proper training of personnel within the department (100 employees)
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
Master Planner & Scheduler, Customer Service Manager
IKKA Technology Inc.
1989.03 - 1995.11
- Purchasing Raw material & Component parts within the US and Japan, lead time 30 – 120 days.
- Inventory Control
- Scheduling of Sales Orders in Production (48 Injection machines)
- 6-week training in Japan for Production Scheduling.
- Creation & Implementation of Production & Shipping Schedule
- Entering Data into Syspro system
- Supervision of personnel within the Department
- Shipping, Packaging, Production Control and Purchasing
- Maintaining Training Records & Job Descriptions within the Department
- Print Packing List and Bill of Lading
- Release shipments for invoicing
- Maintain Customer Service including all: Correspondence, Sales order confirmations, Sales order Expedites/Deferrals and Credits/return issues
- Enter Sales Orders and File
- Traveling to Customers in US, Mexico and Japan
- All Customer related issues.
- Ensure QS9000 Procedures & Policies are maintained and adhered to within the department
- Designed and implemented cost-effective manufacturing schedules to meet customer requirements within budget constraints.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with efficient order fulfillment and timely delivery of products.
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt Training -
Sony
Dothan, ALAccounting 12 Week Course - Accounting And Finance
West Central College
01.2008
Supply Chain PLanning -
Daiichi Kasei – Japan
01.2001
Front Line Supervision -
West Georgia Technical College
01.1995
Temple High School
01.1985
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Management
- Forecasting Accuracy
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Staff Management
- Production Scheduling
- Transportation Management
- Supply and demand requirements
- Multi-plant experience
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Supply Chain Mgr, Warehouse Mgr
Graham Packaging Company
2015.11 - Current
Purchasing
Graham Packaging Company
2005.01 - 2015.06
Production Manager
IKKA Technology Inc.
1995.01 - 2006.01
Master Planner & Scheduler, Customer Service Manager
IKKA Technology Inc.
1989.03 - 1995.11
Six Sigma Green Belt Training -
Sony
Accounting 12 Week Course - Accounting And Finance
West Central College
Supply Chain PLanning -
Daiichi Kasei – Japan
Front Line Supervision -
West Georgia Technical College
Temple High School
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