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Rylee Fava

Fox River Grove,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Inventory Manager with extensive experience in inventory control and supply chain management. Proven expertise in conducting audits, resolving discrepancies, and implementing inventory systems to optimize product availability. Skilled in training and leading teams to enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance with industry standards. Committed to continuous improvement and adept at addressing inventory challenges in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Manager

JHB group inc.
Richmond, Illinois
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely stock replenishment.
  • Oversaw warehouse organization and layout for efficiency.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Trained staff on inventory management best practices.
  • Implemented process improvements for receiving and shipping goods.
  • Collaborated with other departments to align inventory needs.
  • Monitored inventories on computer to generate accurate reports.
  • Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
  • Created reports on inventory levels, trends, costs, deliveries. for upper management review.
  • Resolved issues related to receiving errors such as incorrect quantities or missing items.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical counts and computer records; investigated causes and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained high levels of product availability by ensuring timely replenishment of stock.
  • Analyzed current processes and identified areas of improvement for better efficiency in the inventory management process.
  • Ensured product quality and safety standards were met throughout the inventory process.
  • Followed operational guidelines to properly unload and stock merchandise.
  • Monitored supplier performance to ensure orders were fulfilled on time and accurately according to customer requirements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate supply chain activities and optimize production schedules.
  • Optimized warehouse layout to improve stock retrieval times and maximize storage space.
  • Set up and maintained accurate item master data in the inventory management system.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
  • Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.

Inventory Control Specialist /Warehouse Assistant

Kerry Ingredients
Lake Zurich, IL
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Investigated and resolved inventory record variances, ensuring accurate stock levels for operational efficiency.
  • Performed cycle counts on a daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
  • Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
  • Received, checked, helped maintain inventory and assisted with order/picks and cleanliness of floor/stock/warehouse/dispensary rooms.
  • Transported items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Organized and processed damaged goods per vendor and manufacturer procedures, minimizing loss and maintaining compliance.
  • Configured warehouse spaces as dictated by forecast of inbound materials and customer and production needs.
  • Executed cycle counts of materials onsite and reconciled against company reports.
  • Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
  • Established and maintained strong working relationships with all employees.
  • Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in inventory system.
  • Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Tracked inventory usage, documented discrepancies and maintained overall count.
  • Managed daily cycle counts for audits multiple times a year to keep inventory records accurate and current.
  • Supported management and other team members during physical inventory planning activities.
  • Inspected incoming materials for damage.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts, contributing to accurate data for inventory management and reporting.
  • Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
  • Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
  • Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
  • Compared inventory use against materials planning to verify consistent product availability and adequate production support.
  • Used critical thinking and data analysis to continually improve inventory strategies.
  • Documented assets in SAP and maintained inventory at desired levels.
  • Prepared and processed inventory for standard and emergency procurement.
  • Proactively identified and proposed system enhancements.
  • Adhered to government standards, protecting sensitive and confidential information from possible data breaches.
  • Eliminated wide variety of classified materials when necessary.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouse rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
  • Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders. ("Picks")
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Completed forklift training and certification in compliance with company policies.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
  • Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Used electric forklifts to load trailers at warehouse.
  • Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders.
  • Packaged and prepared products and materials for shipment.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Complied with OSHA and MSDS standards and company safety procedures, reducing accidents.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and standards.
  • Utilized Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when transporting dangerous items and chemicals.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment to move materials.
  • Replenished stock locations to support outbound shipping operations.

Blending Lead

Kerry Ingredients
Lake Zurich, IL
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Documented production levels and materials used to keep management informed.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
  • Uphold and achieve production goals.
  • Operated forklifts to move supplies and finished products.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
  • Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.

Blender Operator

Kerry Ingredients
Lake Zurich, IL
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Prepared formulations for Liquid IV, and Various other "powder" drinkable brand products, and ran machinery to complete efficient blending.
  • Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in the production process.
  • Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
  • Weighed ingredients and checked specifications to complete accurate plants.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
  • Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled swecos with no unnecessary delays.
  • Completed manual and machine-assisted filling and packaging of orders.
  • Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
  • Used approved cleansers and solvents to clean and sanitize equipment after use.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Production Assembler

medela
McHenry, IL
02.2016 - 03.2021
  • Quality checked components to determine conformance to specifications, disposing of any unacceptable parts.
  • Rotated through series of different stations each based on team needs.
  • Packaged 1000+ completed products per day and efficiently prepared shipments.
  • Trained new employees on inspecting and packaging positions to support team efficiency.
  • Inspected production equipment, troubleshot problems and completed minor repairs to maintain functionality.
  • Processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Performed various troubleshooting tasks to combat assembly issues.
  • Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Assembled complex components using company issued equipment after careful review of all project specifications and directions.
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion.
  • Set up and operated greasing equipment to grease components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.
  • Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve problems arising during assembly.
  • Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement and communicated plans to employees.
  • Created and maintained production schedules based on employee productivity, company needs and seasonal plans.
  • Read and interpreted work orders and blueprints and operated according to production specifications to complete high-quality products fully compliant with established tolerances.
  • Optimized team performance by training new hires on use of equipment, standard procedures and organizational policies.
  • Testing breast pumps making sure they meet requirements while operating.
  • Building breast pump motors from scratch at high pace
  • Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
  • Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by safely operating equipment and closely following directions.

Responsibilities:
- Assembly and Production
- Assemble, fold and stuff parts and components
- Work with a team to assemble entire products or components
- Rotate through tasks for specific production processes
- Conduct quality inspections on products and parts
- Prepare finished products for shipment
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Read and follow given written/diagram instructions
- Accurately count parts for assembly and inventory
- Identify and discard defective or flawed parts

Inspections, Cell Operator,PackingWP Finnish Good

Covidien
Crystal Lake, IL
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Proposed operational improvements that enhanced quality and streamlined production processes.
  • Assessed production processes and equipment to identify areas for efficiency gains.
  • Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production.
  • Switched equipment to accommodate new product specifications.
  • Met production goals through timely changeover and proper set up of injection molds and work stations.
  • Ran plastic injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.
  • Supported production workers to align daily activities with company goals.
  • Maintained proper stock levels on a line.
  • Set up work stations (paperwork, labels, printers, ribbon, thread, etc).
  • Completed paperwork for start-ups, in-process checks, and end-of-run evaluations.
  • Operated in environments maintained to strict sterilization standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas to support safety standards.
  • Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.

Machine Operator

Induction Heat Treatment
Crystal Lake, IL
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Trained new employees on machine operation and parts management.
  • Conducted first piece inspections.
  • Packed, oiling, inspection, washing, and sand blasting. Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork for every order from our suppliers.
  • Wrapped and packaged equipment for safe transport.
  • Assembled product containers and crates, packed containers.
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations.
  • Lubricated and wiped machines, tools and workplace to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Suggested operational improvements that enhanced quality and streamlined production processes.
  • Identified inefficiencies and recommended process improvements that contributed to operational effectiveness.
  • Facilitated open communication with project teams to support collaboration and boost productivity.
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
  • Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dundee Crown High School
Carpentersville, IL

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Warehouse management
  • Inventory control systems
  • Work efficiency
  • Strategic Planning thinker
  • Cycle counting
  • Stock replenishment
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Communication skills
  • Colleague communication
  • Work process understanding
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Maintaining product levels
  • Product Inspection
  • Team development
  • Process monitoring
  • Team improvement
  • Quick to Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Process monitoring to be upheld
  • Understanding performing work Processes
  • Warehouse optimization
  • Professional demeanor
  • Initiative to get work done efficiently
  • Proactive team worker
  • Effective communication
  • Excellent communication techniques with colleagues
  • Written, systematic and verbal communication skills
  • Time management
  • Initiative and Self-motivation
  • Staff Coordination
  • Strategic
  • Team building for improvements
  • Personnel management
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory reporting
  • Reporting processes
  • Pricing structures
  • Variety of Product inspections/investigation
  • Quality like eye
  • Cost Analysis
  • Equipment operation experience
  • Self-motivation
  • learning excel further
  • Product maintenance
  • Return processing
  • Demand analysis
  • Inventory counts
  • Shipping logistics
  • Product restocking
  • FIFO stocking
  • Part management
  • Cycle count audits
  • Quality like eye

Accomplishments

  • Lead plant into continuous improvements, and success in 1 year that lead to saving the plant from closure, and help lead to profits (11M), through aggressive reshaping/improvements in-house, identifying where departments lacked, and pushed for more processes/record keeping to be maintained in a more efficient manner for tracability.
  • Led team to achieve traceability when it never existed, earning recognition from upper management and a financial reward.
  • Created highly effective new process program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations and record keeping.
  • Promoted twice within a year due to continuous strive for excellence (offered 3rd due to help needed in improving another department that I wasn't quite comfortable/knowledgeable with, was respectfully understood).
  • Helped maintained consistent high customer satisfaction ratings. due to in-house improvements.
  • Recognized as (first ever) Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions and improvements.
  • Improved in-house delivery (inside components) of the company product out-put by suggesting ideas to help lead to quicker/more efficient time management/ space location for employees to receive items , realizing it lead to overall increase in customer satisfaction on time, and created more profits.

Timeline

Inventory Manager

JHB group inc.
06.2023 - 10.2024

Inventory Control Specialist /Warehouse Assistant

Kerry Ingredients
04.2022 - 04.2023

Blending Lead

Kerry Ingredients
11.2021 - 04.2023

Blender Operator

Kerry Ingredients
06.2021 - 04.2023

Production Assembler

medela
02.2016 - 03.2021

Inspections, Cell Operator,PackingWP Finnish Good

Covidien
03.2015 - 10.2015

Machine Operator

Induction Heat Treatment
08.2014 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Dundee Crown High School
Rylee Fava