Administrative Assistant Management

APRIL L. NEAL

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Cleveland, TN 37311

Phone: 313-***-****

Email:**************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position at a well-established organization with a stable environment that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated to getting the job done right the first time and following established processes in a timely manner

Excellent computer skills: MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project, PeopleSoft, Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, x-Storage and standard AS4400

Proactive approach to resolving challenges

Change Agent

Innovative ideas for Cost Reduction

Visionary Leadership Skills

Development of proven processes to assist in manufacturing

Background in coordinating efforts between engineering, planning, procurement, finance,

vendors, materials, and program management

Extensive Bill of Materials and Routings experience

Familiar with ISO 9000 Processes and Procedures

Knowledge of Production Management

Review and update standard operating procedures (SOP's)

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

EXPERIENCE

2015- Present Mohawk Industries Dalton, GA

Preventative Maintenance Planner

Developed a PM Program for equipment saving $2.3 million in major repairs

Managed Purchase Requisitions for the Tufting Department

Work with vendors to ensure materials/equipment gets ordered

Introduce and train mechanics on JD Edwards system

Evaluate skills of each mechanic to properly delegate and assign tasks

Setup, weekly maintain, and analyze of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics

Setup a tracking system on work orders (tasks) for transparency and tracking purposes

Selected and participated in the Associates Management Program touring the sites, learning the production process, and learning how to excel within the company

Represents the Maintenance Dept. for the site in any continuous improvement meeting/discussion

Identify when any out of service ancillary equipment can be repaired or needs to be replaced

Setup and implemented mechanic training for N. Georgia Region

Work with outside contractors to ensure they have proper permits required for working at this production facility

2011- 2015 Wacker Polysilicon, N.A. Charleston, TN

Incoming Material Planner

Schedules all equipment purchased by Wacker to the laydown areas and warehouses (onsite and offsite) in a timely manner

Coordinates Special Lift equipment deliveries between General Contractors and warehouses

Helped develop and local owner of SAP receiving process of equipment

Manages SAP receiving process

Train/supervise all new SAP receiving clerks

Developed audit process

Manage proper postings in SAP that triggers payment to vendors in a timely manner

Helped develop SOP for local processes

Owner of local return to vendor process

Process specific Material Requests and orders to the General Contractors in current warehouse management system, x-Storage

Multi-task between all duties

Communicates daily with LTL carriers and Wacker vendors

Communicates daily with approved onsite contractors, security, and offsite warehouse personnel

Facilitates interaction between internal customers and other colleagues about equipment delivery statuses

Works with a cross-functional team to ensure large equipment is handled and delivered properly to appropriate laydown areas

Works with freight forwarder/customs broker to ensure imported equipment gets delivered appropriately

Act as a Liaison between offsite warehouse team and onsite colleagues

Meets with LTL Account Managers to ensure understanding of Wacker’s needs and processes

Successfully setup 2 temporary offices

2010-2011 Whirlpool Corporation Cleveland, TN

Material Planner

Coordinated timely acquisition and delivery information of supplied material to support production and service requirements

Established and maintained supplier and production operations through written, verbal, and electronic communications

Scheduled and communicated special shipments of parts and material to meet production requirements

Established and maintain MRP data in the release module to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support lean objectives and meet production requirements

Control, audit, and adjust material within specified operating ranges to meet goals for accuracy and cost containment

Identified the need for and support implementation of lean principles, pull systems, and consignment/POC arrangements with suppliers

Created annual action plans to reduce RWIP inventory. Plans include reduction of obsolescence, excess, and uncommitted inventory

Participated in and make recommendations for the effective shop management of consignment controlled inventory

Participated in the phase in and phase out of model lines, controlling part availability for successful model line launches, and obsolescence

2007- 2010 General Electric Transportation Selkirk, NY

Materials Manager

Accurately accounted for all materials ensuring accuracy meets threshold levels

Primary Owner for Direct / Indirect Purchasing, IT, Phone and Computer Support for Selkirk MSA Site

Generated and prepared production material/inventory key metrics for the department. Also, reported out these metrics to Upper Management of the account

Oversaw all material transactions making sure all transactions are accurate and timely

Developed team goals that align with the company’s vision and objective

Effectively communicated with customers, providers, and suppliers on expectations pertaining to performance as defined in Customer/Provider Agreements

Managed identification and processing of Scrap/Salvage opportunities reducing costs for warehousing/stocking unused items

Planned and coordinated department’s activities to support goals/targets, and meet and/or exceed customer’s expectations

Successfully trained and acquired Green Belt and Lean Certification

Mentored staff members with their Green Belt and Lean Certifications

Continuously participated in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives reducing costs

Managed and/or assigned Kaizen projects to direct reports demonstrating understanding of Lean principles

Ensured department performed tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices

Managed and participated in 2 complete annual inventories resulting in 100% accuracy on each

Participated in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and training process

Provided communication on departmental expectations, motivated team members, and identified opportunity for improvements.

Established individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performed periodic performance reviews to determine progress

Supported and represented company as a union-free environment while being in the customer’s union environment

Provided a safe and productive work environment that was aligned to the company’s defined EHS standards as well as OSHA regulations

Participated in daily production meetings with all department heads

Local Change Agent for the department

Performed other tasks as directed by direct supervisor

2005-2007 Roush Manufacturing Livonia, MI

Project Coordinator/Administrator June2006-June 2007

Created Program Summaries that includes the Monthly Program Report that is presented to executive level managers

Analyzed program data to make recommendations for action plans

Supported program team with program financial and performance analysis which includes: budgets, costs and timing, tasks to schedule performance, resource planning, and cost to complete estimates

Analyzed impact of proposals or changes to the original scope of work

Cycle Count Analyst May 2006-June 2006

Engaged in quarterly total warehouse inventories

Performed daily cycle counts

Performed reconciliations to counts

Analyzed discrepancies with cycle counts to procure logical explanations

Group Work Coordinator March 2006-May 2006

Scheduled of injection mold machines

Assigned work within the group based upon level of skill required

Established and monitored priority levels of all work in process

Monitored and enhanced group production by obtaining the disseminating specific job guidelines and resolving questions and concerns pertinent to job production

Arranged training for team members including training on procedures including providing reference material and verbal and/or written performance feedback

Followed any work instructions provided for assigned projects

Provided feedback to Managers for Annual Performance Reviews, including goals for the upcoming year

Inventory/Engineering Analyst March 2005-March2006

Established and maintained all BOMs and Routings in PeopleSoft system

Established and maintained all items in Item Master

Coordinated and investigated Engineering changes with the Materials Group to ensure proper shipping to the customer

Researched Original Equipment Manufacturer requirements, purchase order management, and sales order management for PeopleSoft integration and proper shipping to customer

Managed/coordinated incoming expedites to the warehouse with Material Planning Group to confirm arrival dates to plant

Coordinated Business Plan review with Engineering and Program Management Groups to confirm the operation was running to the Business Plan

Tracked/followed up on issues to bring to closure

Developed processes whereby Bill of Materials and Routings changes were approved by Finance and Engineering Depts.

Forecasted requirements to Materials Group from customer releases to ensure proper shipping quantities

Updated customer lists within PeopleSoft with proper “Ship To” locations

2002–2005 McLane Foodservice Distribution Plymouth, MI

Administrative Assistant

Provided accurate and timely response to customer issues and inquiries

Prepared/presented spreadsheets, databases, and reports for Operation Managers

Tracked pickups and deliveries to ensure on-time performance

2000-2002 Penske Logistics Dearborn, MI

Logistics Analyst

Developed and maintained scheduling of inbound and outbound routes for Ford Assembly plants using Just In Time processes

Worked on a regional team of analysts, ensuring that routes are designed in the most cost effective manner and that freight was delivered timely and accurately

Performed on-site logistics analysis to ensure that freight is handled correctly

Visited outbound distribution centers to ensure that routes met design specifications by evaluating the physical layout of the route’s design, which included examining parts, packaging, skids and trailers

Performed cost analysis of routes and any changes made to the original design

EDUCATION

Graduated December 2003 Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI

Associate Degree in Business Administration GPA 3.25

Graduated on the Dean’s List

Graduated February 2007 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor Of Science with concentration in Industrial Management GPA 3.49

Cum Laude Graduate

CERTIFICATION

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Hazmat Certified, Lean Certified, Fork Truck Certified, Scissor Lift, and Fall Protection Certified

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