Victoria Rodenkirchen
Des Moines
Summary
Dynamic Master Scheduler with a proven track record at Dee Zee, excelling in production scheduling and resource allocation. Adept at fostering team collaboration and implementing process improvements, I enhance operational efficiency while ensuring quality standards. Skilled in data analysis and conflict resolution, I drive projects to successful completion under tight deadlines.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Scheduler
Dee Zee
Des Moines
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained master production schedules to optimize plant performance.
- Coordinated materials and resources to meet project timelines effectively.
- Analyzed capacity and resource utilization for informed scheduling decisions.
- Monitored production progress, adjusting schedules to minimize disruptions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Monitored customer demand, inventory levels, and material availability for precise scheduling.
- Oversaw employee work to ensure adherence to timelines and goals.
MiMo Manager/Scheduler
AMTS
Chandler
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to improve project workflow efficiency.
- Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization.
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements to boost operational efficiency across departments.
- Led regular team meetings to align goals and provide project updates.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance skills and performance.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Observed staff performance regularly and provided feedback on improvement areas.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Worked closely with project managers to prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency levels.
MiMo Scheduler/Dock Coordinator
MSR-FSR Managed Engineering Solutions
Chandler
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Coordinated with logistics teams to streamline transportation processes, enhancing delivery efficiency.
- Facilitated meetings to update schedules and resolve conflicts, ensuring alignment among stakeholders.
- Resolved scheduling disputes among internal stakeholders efficiently.
- Utilized scheduling software for effective tracking of milestones and project timelines.
- Collaborated with project managers to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
- Maintained accurate records of completed team tasks, supporting project tracking and accountability.
- Performed data entry into systems for accurate tracking purposes.
- Developed positive working relationships with staff and management.
Process Engineer
PF Technologies
Phoenix
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues, enhancing operational reliability.
- Conducted experiments to optimize product yield and improve process control, contributing to overall production quality.
- Developed standard operating procedures for new equipment and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Maintained documentation of all process parameters and test results.
Supervisor
Amesbury/Truth
Owatonna
09.1999 - 07.2015
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational best practices and equipment usage.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to enhance production efficiency and effectively allocate resources.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced waste.
- Monitored employee productivity, providing feedback and coaching to support performance growth.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline operations and resolve issues.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff while managing terminations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
South Central College
Faribault, MN12-2012
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Six Sigma
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Floor supervision
- Workforce training
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation skills
Affiliations
- Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success – Southern New Hampshire University
- Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society – Southern New Hampshire University
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Lean Knowledge Certificate – Bronze Lean Society
- Supervision I Training – Employers Association, Inc.
- Managing for Continuous Improvement I – Rucker & Associates
Profile Of Qualifications
- Strategic operations leader with extensive experience driving production performance, enterprise scheduling alignment, and large-scale logistics execution within manufacturing and semiconductor environments. Proven ability to translate demand forecasts into executable production strategies that optimize capacity, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Experienced in leading cross-functional teams of 100+ employees while aligning labor, materials, equipment, and warehouse operations to organizational objectives. Recognized for strengthening operational discipline, improving workflow efficiency, and maintaining schedule integrity in complex, fast-paced environments supporting thousands of assets and hundreds of stakeholders.
- Combines data-driven decision-making, Lean continuous improvement principles, and hands-on leadership to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance. Trusted communicator who builds alignment across operations, supply chain, engineering, and executive leadership to drive sustainable results.
Timeline
Master Scheduler
Dee Zee
10.2024 - Current
MiMo Manager/Scheduler
AMTS
01.2021 - 01.2024
MiMo Scheduler/Dock Coordinator
MSR-FSR Managed Engineering Solutions
01.2019 - 09.2021
Process Engineer
PF Technologies
08.2018 - 01.2019
Supervisor
Amesbury/Truth
09.1999 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
South Central College