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Toccara Hunter

Opelika,AL

Summary

Accomplished Senior Process Development Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing efficient manufacturing processes. Expertise in operational efficiency, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance, leading to significant cost savings. Demonstrated ability in project management and leading cross-functional teams to successfully meet project goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Buyer

Rausch & Pausch (RAPA) LP
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms
  • Performed cost analyses to set benchmarks for quality and cost
  • Conducted market research to stay updated on industry trends and new suppliers
  • Maintained strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Consulted with other departments to ensure inventory is maintained and budget adherence is promoted

Pap Specialist

Adapt Health
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • The PAP Specialist at AdaptHealth is responsible for ensuring patients receive the necessary Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) equipment and support
  • This role involves accurate data entry, inventory management, communication with referral sources, and compliance with healthcare guidelines

Proposal Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Roseville, CA
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Reviewed RfIs, RFPs, and RFQs carefully and thoroughly to develop a response plan and provide guidance and leadership for the proposal effort
  • Created proposal schedules, proposal kick-off meeting presentations, compliance matrixes, and cost volumes
  • Led the proposal status meetings and debrief meetings
  • Captured lessons learned and implement improvements to the proposal process and content
  • Reviewed and analyzed solicitation and related documents, ensuring final proposal product is compliant and delivered on schedule
  • Led Team reviews for draft and submittal versions of proposal volumes and attachments
  • Developed Management Review Presentation and assisted/led Capture Mgr., and/or Program Manager to brief Sr. Leadership the overall proposal, strategy, and cost/price details for approval to submit

Office Manager

Primerica
Opelika, AL
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw the day-to-day communications of the office (i.e., answer the phone, send e-mails)
  • Scheduled client meetings
  • Uploaded pertinent client documents to Primerica’s database
  • E-mailed client’s documents to the pertinent group within Primerica
  • Collected and distributed mail daily
  • Managed each client’s profile (consisting of phone number, email address, living address, and birthdays)

Configuration Management Engineer/Supply Chain Management Process and Tools/Project Manager

GKN Aerospace
Tallassee, AL
03.2007 - 05.2022
  • Interpreted drawing markups/Catia models and implemented drawing revisions provided by customers
  • Led/supported change control meetings to name any risks and impact of changes
  • Managed product lifecycle for government and commercial product lines
  • Supported the windchill implementation project from a configuration management standpoint
  • Maintained Bill of Materials to set up the building requirements per product
  • Created manufacturing planning instructions for operators to use to build products
  • Created/assisted with the generation of multiple engineering standard works to enhance the accuracy of work output
  • Worked with different internal departments to investigate and correct technical quality problems (i.e., customer returns/complaints, low yield, equipment breakdown, supplier problems)
  • Created, maintained, and governed the execution of project plans with agreed timescale and costs
  • Analyzed data and generated reports to make sure KPIs were on target and aligned to business objectives
  • Led a cross-functional team through the implementation of a well enhanced planning, manufacturing, and delivery supply chain facility
  • Created and implemented business standards to support the Global/Regional Supply Chain Management team
  • Co-designed the Request for Tooling Engineering electronic application, resulted in a 25% lead time reduction

Supply Apprentice/Customer Service Representative

Air Force Reserve
Montgomery, AL
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • Processed orders for other reserve members and the USAF aircraft, arranging for delivery and analyzing problems
  • Safety Monitor for the 908th LRS unit
  • Member of the Culture Heritage Board
  • Fitness Monitor responsible for calculating and distributing the scores of each reservist’s fitness test to the commander

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fiber Engineering

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
01.2005

Skills

  • AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Project management and planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Operations management
  • Customer service and support
  • ERP and MRP systems
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Technical writing and documentation
  • Analytical skills
  • Inventory control and management
  • Data analytics and collection
  • Value stream mapping techniques
  • Facility layout design
  • Statistical analysis methods
  • Configuration management practices
  • 5S methodology
  • Quantitative analysis skills
  • Product lifecycle management strategies
  • Coaching and mentorship
  • Team building and development
  • Negotiation and contract management
  • Cost analysis techniques

Timeline

Sr. Buyer

Rausch & Pausch (RAPA) LP
04.2025 - 07.2025

Pap Specialist

Adapt Health
12.2024 - 03.2025

Proposal Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
03.2023 - 10.2024

Office Manager

Primerica
07.2022 - 03.2023

Configuration Management Engineer/Supply Chain Management Process and Tools/Project Manager

GKN Aerospace
03.2007 - 05.2022

Supply Apprentice/Customer Service Representative

Air Force Reserve
01.2001 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Fiber Engineering

Auburn University

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