SUSAN KRAUTWURST

Rochester, NY 585-***-**** ac4k4a@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Overview

Accomplished Project Coordinator whose leadership on product developments has enabled the business to generate millions of dollars in revenue by directing teams to deliver projects on time, within budget and meeting customers expectations.

Documentation Management:

Increased engineering productivity by producing and editing process documents.

Developed new departmental procedures manual saving time on future builds.

Process Improvement:

Analyzed operations and designed a policy identifying, updating and eliminating inaccurate customer

information reducing time and cost.

Created lessons learned procedure for repeat complex orders reducing order processing time.

Collaborated with IT to develop and implement a Microsoft Access database generating reports, track inventory, repairs, projects, purchase orders, and budgets, minimizing time and accountability.

Business Development:

Accelerated a new program process for a major GM project in less than 6 weeks of hire date allowing

engineers to be more productive and accountable.

Skills

Production Planning/Scheduling/Reporting Budgeting and Sales forecasting

Productivity improvement Process improvement

Inventory coordination Purchasing and procurement

Business systems analysis Cost reduction and containment

ERP/MRP systems Supply Chain management

Experience

PROGRAM LAUNCH COORDINATOR 03/2017 to Current

General Motors Components Holdings, LLC Rochester, NY

Implemented 2 launch programs simultaneously keeping project sectional owners on schedule.

Develop unity with managers and functional teams, creating efficiency in deadline environment.

Identify learning materials, resources and technology to support & improve program's productivity.

Implement a standardized process to follow ensuring timing for monthly presentation schedule.

Analyze discrepancies in status updates and provided active solutions to achieve project goals.

Provide support and training, which maximizes effectiveness and allowed for a quick program launch.

Created process awareness by creating a 2 minute process video.

Increase focus, reduce costs and improve quality by updating product documents in Siemens Teamcenter.

PROJECT COORDINATOR 06/2014 to 03/2017

Kaman Industrial Technologies Rochester, NY

Accomplished on-time delivery of 100% while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Achieved 97% forecast monthly accuracy averaging $350,000 revenue recognition.

Examined costs, reports, timescales and resources to achieve gross profit of 25%.

Developed IT objectives creating reports on improving profitability margins.

Assessed operational processes to enhance quality, improve order entry times and reduce costs in

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) ERP/MRP Software.

Created and managed production schedule based on product availability and time constraints.

Validated lead times and determined trigger dates for all sources and programs, balancing capacity and demand.

Planned and prepared production schedules for outsourced customers.

Lowered costs and reduced inventory by coordinating RTVs, and measuring material usage and standard packs.

PROJECT COORDINATOR/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER 08/2008 to 12/2013

Time Warner Cable Rochester, NY

Monitored inventory stock levels daily to resolve low material and excess stock levels for product lines.

Led project coordinating office moves for 15 employees.

Oversaw renovation project for a new department ensuring zero interruptions to current operations.

Controlled inventory variances and purchasing using Oracle PeopleSoft ERP Applications.

Executed a project to launch 2 new cable lineup channels 2 months ahead of schedule.

Streamlined new technology requirements and implementation guides for on-air transition.

Analyzed, troubleshoot, and reported data on new product development before deployment to customers.

Monitored budgets for 5 departments reconciling discrepancies and preparing financial reports for management.

STUDIO ENGINEERING PROJECT COORDINATOR 08/1995 to 08/2008

Time Warner Cable Rochester, NY

Initiated issue-tracking process increasing communication and productivity for multiple departments.

Managed, ordered, and tracked supplies and capital orders ensuring accurate monthly reports.

Reduced costs through negotiation on yearly software warranty contracts.

Oversaw capital project budget of $24 million and P-card purchasing of $25,000/month.

Coordinated projects including new construction for news, master control and engineering.

Constructed special events planning, schedule, setup, inventory and equipment placement.

Increased productivity by revamping various electronic and physical drawings eliminating inaccuracies.

Compiled monthly variance reports to support budget, repairs, inventory and performance tracking.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science:

Communications

State University of New York Brockport, NY

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