Vera Moreau
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Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 **********@***.***
Master Scheduler
( Highly organized with demonstrated leadership qualities and excellent
qualifications in:
. Supply Chain Operations . Continuous Improvement .
Contract Agreements
. MRP System QAD . Mediclick . Min/Max /Kanban
( Detail oriented with strong computer, organizational, negotiating, and
analytical skills.
( Demonstrated background in purchasing and production planning
utilizing an MRP system.
( Experience in a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
environment.
Professional Experience
2010 - present Lutheran Health Network- Fort Wayne, Indiana
Network Buyer
. Review/process/analyze purchase orders for accuracy of price, ship
to, and delivery date.
. Communicate back orders or discontinued items, research suggested
replacements.
. Collaborate with marketing to create printed material within
network
2004 - 2010 Lincoln Foodservice Products Manufacturer of kitchen equipment
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
Buyer
. Creates purchase orders for global requisitions and expedites
materials as needed.
. Sources new components and secondary source existing
components.
. Liaison with supplier and engineering staff to communicate
necessary changes.
. Negotiates with suppliers the lead-time and minimum buy to
increase inventory turns.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
. Promoted 2 times within 5 years with Lincoln Foodservice.
. Reduced inventory from $10 million to $9.7 million.
Planner / Production Scheduler
. Analyzed work orders to create production schedules.
. Examined needs of materials to create requisitions.
. Released kanbans and supplier schedules directly to supplier.
. Interfaced with others in organization to ensure on-time
delivery of product to customer.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
. Reduced inventory from $12 million to $10 million.
. Assisted in successfully launching QAD material planning
application.
Production Supervisor
. Supervised and coordinated activities of 30 union oven assembly
operators.
. Recommended new hirers, trained, planned, delegated, directed
work, and performed reviews.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
. Successfully completed largest X2 model order (158 pizza ovens)
earlier than scheduled:
- doubled the number of workers and trained new machine
operators, set up line to accommodate flow of materials to
produce 3 ovens per day versus 2 ovens per week
2003 - 2004 Guardian Industries Manufacturer of automotive glass -
Ligonier, Indiana
Production Supervisor
. Supervised and coordinated activities of 22 non-union hourly
employees.
. Reinforced on a daily basis the importance of safety in
handling glass.
. Coordinated training and motivated employees to meet production
goals.
. Participated in lean manufacturing activities to eliminate
time, money, and material waste.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
. Took the 3rd shift Encapsulation line from the worst to the top
shift in first past yield and productivity within 6 months.
. Actively participated in kaizen events.
1999 - 2002 General Motors (Fort Wayne Assembly) - Roanoke, Indiana
Trim2 Summer Relief Operator (Summer Help 2002)
First Line Supervisor (Summer Intern 2000)
. Managed 35 union workers, promoting quality control throughout
the production process.
. Performed investigation and root cause analysis of Portable
Test Tool Errors to decrease failures.
. Implemented process improvements, safety control, payroll
processing, and discipline.
Tire Bay Wheel Weight Operator (Summer Help 1999)
Highlights of Accomplishments:
. Called back summer after summer and accepted 3 internships.
2001 (8 mos.) UT Electronic Controls Manu. of residential/commercial
thermostats - Huntington, Indiana
Supervisor / Coach - Thermostat Line (Co-op)
. Supervised/coached 33 union personnel through self-directed
work teams (Work Design).
. Managed production schedules while solving quality issues
through root cause analysis.
. Tracked absenteeism and analyzed employee payroll on Kronos
system.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
. Accepted co-op training while still a student at IPFW.
Education
B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Supervision (2002)
Emphasis: Human Resources Minor: Communication
Purdue University - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Professional Certifications
November 2005- Inventory Kanbans- Indiana University Purdue University Fort
Wayne
November 2008- Karrass Negotiation