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Shelly Bailey

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic Materials Program Manager at Skydio with expertise in inventory management and cross-functional collaboration. Achieved a $900K reduction in projected scrap through strategic risk assessment and process improvement. Proven leader in training and mentoring teams, driving successful project outcomes while enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Materials Program Manager

Skydio
San Mateo, CA
10.2021 - 04.2025
  • Maintain and manage material requirements planning (MRP) for drone production processes in Google Sheets (multiple programs).
  • Key team participants are working with consultants to test and implement MRP into NetSuite.
  • Coordinate supply chain activities for both new and sustaining products to ensure the timely delivery of components, working directly with the supplier and buyer.
  • Ran weekly meetings with our PCBA suppliers globally to help them provide a shipment plan that met our forecast needs.
  • Collaborate with engineering and global sourcing managers to align material specifications with product design, to try to avoid long lead-time materials.
  • Facilitate and present material availability in weekly cross-functional meetings, Clear to Build (CTB).
  • Created detailed reports to manage and report weekly projected scrap risk. Managed the first ramp-down of a drone program. We were able to reduce our projected scrap by over $900K. Created weekly updates in Notion for the company to view.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to implement engineering changes in NetSuite, Arena, and MRP. Managed ramp-up/down and cutover planning of materials to ensure no risk to production, and limit scrap.
  • Key team members will help support the required transfer of all our China-purchased materials to new suppliers. Led risk analysis and identified priority materials for my programs to avoid company shutdown.
  • Weekly, I presented program material risks and resolutions to executive management levels.
  • Developed sourcing plans for long lead-time components in order to mitigate risks associated with production delays.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on new product launches to ensure timely delivery of materials from suppliers.
  • Performed root cause analysis activities when investigating supply chain issues such as late deliveries or quality problems.
  • Monitored planning to proactively adjust stock purchasing and management strategies.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to new and existing employees to share my knowledge and experience in planning.
  • Trained new planners and buyers to meet job requirements on my team. Participated in interview panels and hiring consensus.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture. Working remotely (traveling in once a quarter), this was important for team building.
  • Supported vendor relationships to ensure timely product delivery working with the buyer and sourcing manager.
  • Supported inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels of all our packout materials on every program. (non expense)

Industrialization Planning Lead

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
07.1995 - 09.2021
  • Co-led a team of 20 industrialization planners. Thirteen planners reported directly to me, located in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, the Dominican Republic, and Singapore.
  • Managed resource allocation and project assignments to optimize operational efficiency across programs. Helped create a 'complexity tracker' in Excel to manage the workload for each team member.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather input and ensure process and priority alignment with our engineering, quality, planning, buying, finance, and global supplier management teams.
  • Created, documented, implemented, and maintained changes for our global New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Discontinuation (PDN) processes.
  • Trained, mentored, and assigned a project for our intern program as they joined the team.
  • Trained all new and existing planners on our global team. Global subject matter expert on NPI and PDN processes in SAP.
  • Coordinated and led interviews for our global team to support my manager.
  • Provided mid-year and year-end reviews for my direct reports (Workday). Including creating and documenting performance improvement plans (PIPs) for lower performers. Drove for successful, high-achievement ratings for those who went above and beyond.
  • Held weekly one-on-one meetings with all of my team members. Both in person and online, based on location.
  • Created monthly staff meeting content, and ran our global staff meetings. I also created a global Indz planning monthly newsletter, which was shared with other cross-functional teams to share knowledge.
  • I supported my team and co-led on any project escalations to reduce risk and develop a contingency plan.
  • I participated as a key member of the engineering change process team. Created, documented, and rolled out our change management planning processes globally.
  • Presented weekly to executive levels, the status of my projects, as well as my teams, on high-visibility NPI/PDNs.
  • Led weekly meetings with our Europe team of development and industrialization engineers to help support training on our end-to-end processes for NPI/PDN, as we transferred manufacturing there.
  • Managed the life cycle planning of thousands of components and finished goods SKUs. As a working manager, I supported my own projects as an Indz planner (see duties below).

Industrialiation Lifecycel Planning Supervisor

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
08.1994 - 08.2021
  • Created reports detailing progress on projects and tasks assigned to the Planning Department staff.
  • Worked closely with upper management in order to determine long-term strategies for achieving organizational goals.
  • Managed budgeting activities related to the department's operations including forecasting expenses and monitoring spending levels.
  • Researched new technologies and software programs that could be used to improve workflow in the Planning Department.
  • Organized events such as conferences or workshops related to topics pertinent to planning activities.
  • Maintained records of all tasks completed by the Planning Department staff, including dates, times, durations.
  • Developed and implemented operational plans to maximize efficiency of the Planning Department.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress on projects and address any issues or concerns that had arisen.
  • Established performance standards for employees in the Planning Department and monitored their progress against those standards.
  • Implemented procedures for resolving conflicts between teams working on different projects within the department.
  • Identified areas where improvements could be made within existing processes in order to increase efficiency.
  • Developed training materials for new employees in order to ensure they understand their responsibilities within the Planning Department.
  • Prepared presentations highlighting accomplishments achieved by the department during specific periods of time.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that resources were allocated properly for successful project completion.
  • Collaborated with vendors or suppliers in order to secure necessary materials or services at competitive prices.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or equipment within the department.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members as needed throughout the course of a project's duration.
  • Managed new hire trainings and onboarding to keep department employees aware of company policies and procedures.
  • Handled responsibilities successfully in manager's absence.
  • Led complex business transformation projects, overseeing tasks from planning stages to completion.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.

Industrialization Planner

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
05.2005 - 03.2011
  • Managed and monitored the setup and costing of new components, engineering, and manufacturing fill of materials through prototype, pilot, and production phases for new product launches.
  • Created and managed an Excel material tracker that is used to present the status and risks to all levels of the company on every component.
  • Responsible for material readiness in SAP and availability on over 20 new product programs to achieve the marketing available for customer date (AFC).
  • Planning for over 1000 components and sub-assemblies in multiple manufacturing locations.
  • Collaborated with team members and suppliers to resolve vendor delivery issues promptly.
  • Trained new staff on new products, and obsolescence planning procedures and tools. Assigned as a subject matter expert.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to make planning decisions (forecast, advance sales, lead time, MOQ, and cost).
  • Expedited and contacted suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials and components needed for the launch.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders such as customers or vendors regarding upcoming projects or changes in product specifications.
  • Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management.
  • Demonstrated optimal inventory management skills through accurate demand forecasting.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.
  • Provided technical support in troubleshooting issues related to the manufacturing process or equipment malfunctions.
  • Identified potential bottlenecks in the supply chain process and developed corrective actions accordingly.
  • Resolved conflicts between different departments or functions by providing alternatives solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams in project management initiatives to launch new products or enhance existing ones.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to ensure product quality standards were met consistently.
  • Facilitated continuous improvement activities, proposing and implementing changes to improve production performance.
  • Utilized ERP systems to plan and track production activities, materials, and resources.
  • Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline production processes and reduce waste.
  • Trained and mentored junior production planning staff and team members on best practices and systems use.
  • Worked closely with sales and customer service teams to forecast demand and plan production accordingly.
  • Coordinated with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
  • Generated reports that provided visibility into current material availability status across multiple locations.
  • Generated reports that provided visibility into current material availability status across multiple locations.

Technical Analyst, Industrialization

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
07.2003 - 09.2005
  • Partnered with engineering to create what this role would be as we transitioned into SAP.
  • Created the 'Ops Coordinator' role. (Change management, materials planning.) Created, documented, and rolled out the process for planners in our eight U.S. SAP manufacturing plants.
  • Facilitated workshops to engage cross functional teams in understanding engineering change impacts, to avoid the risk of run out or scrap.
  • Monitored compliance with change management protocols throughout the organization.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather feedback on proposed changes and adjustments.
  • Maintained documentation of change processes, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for teams.
  • Supported leadership in communicating changes effectively across the organization's divisions to all levels of the company.
  • Performed the Ops coordinator role to manage all engineering changes in our US plants. Planning use up or cutover dates based on run out for all ECO's for our US facilities.
  • Facilitated meetings between executives, managers, and other key personnel to discuss change initiatives and objectives.
  • Coordinated meetings with all stakeholders involved in the change process to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Developed and implemented change management plans to ensure successful transition of new initiatives.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate staff on the impact of changes on their roles and responsibilities.
  • Provided support to project teams during planning phases regarding potential impacts of proposed changes.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee Tech
Milwauee
06-1993

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Root cause analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Project management
  • Material requirements planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Effective communication
  • Change management
  • Procurement management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Hiring and training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk management
  • Supply chain management

Certification

  • Green Belt certification- Rockwell Automation

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Materials Program Manager

Skydio
10.2021 - 04.2025

Industrialization Planner

Rockwell Automation
05.2005 - 03.2011

Technical Analyst, Industrialization

Rockwell Automation
07.2003 - 09.2005

Industrialization Planning Lead

Rockwell Automation
07.1995 - 09.2021

Industrialiation Lifecycel Planning Supervisor

Rockwell Automation
08.1994 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Milwaukee Tech

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