Sonia Miller
Talbott,TN
Summary
I am interested in using the skills and practical knowledge that I have acquired to attain a position in a growing company that allows for advancement through hard work, achievement, and demonstrated potential. Determined Shipping Supervisor with a 31 year career working in fast-paced production environments. Certified as forklift train the trainer, qualified in forklift and scissor lift operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
JTEKT North America
03.2007 - Current
- Manage a staff consisting of (4) Team Leaders, (39) Material Handlers, (12) Shipping Specialist, and (2) Customer Service Representatives within the Internal Logistics & Shipping Teams that includes disciplinary actions
- Handle high-volume paperwork and collaborate with Accounting department to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
- Track on time delivery including monthly status reports of results to Management Team
- Manage and administer materials management functions, such as the planning, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements
- Manage material flow and layout using FIFO and lean manufacturing principles
- Analyze customer's forecast to make a 3 month production plan for overtime, manpower, and capacity planning
- Conduct research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Manage physical inventory activity of 90,000 square foot warehouse
- Confirm compliance of ISO/TS/IATF 16949 standards
- Weekly audits of warehouse to confirm 6S activities
- Successful implementation of Oracle for shipment applications
- Successful implementation of Toyota's TSCS (Toyota Shipping Confirmation System) for scanning of Skid Build and Shipment Load applications
Shipping Team Leader
JTEKT North America
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records
- Planned stock quantities according to demand and sales forecasts
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer orders
- Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts with 99.5% accuracy
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers
Education
High School Diploma -
West Greene High School
Tennessee1991
Skills
- Oracle, Future Three, MAPICS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience
- Certified First Responder
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Control
- On Time Delivery
- Staff Supervision
- Organizational Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Certified Forklift Trainer
- Capacity Planning
- Layout and Material Flow
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Initiative to work independently
- Problem Solving
- Materials transportation
- Safety and Compliance
- Order picking and processing
Affiliations
- Knowledge of ASN and EDI systems
- Experienced with Toyota Production System (Lean Thinking) initiatives
- Practical knowledge in Material Handling systems including warehousing, cross docking, and logistics
- 31 years of work experience at an automotive component supplier working in a team oriented environment
- 17 years of supervisory experience in Shipping
- Completed TMMNA's "Unique To The World "Leadership Training
- Completed John C. Maxwell's "Developing The Leader Within You" Leadership Course
- Completed Franklin Covey "The 7 Habits for Managers" Leadership Course
- Completed OSHA 10 & 30 Training
- Completed RCRA / DOT Training
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
JTEKT North America
03.2007 - Current
Shipping Team Leader
JTEKT North America
04.2003 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
West Greene High School
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