COLLEEN WENZEL
**** ******** ******, ***** *********, WI 53172 414-***-**** *************@***.***
Profile
Detail oriented Production Scheduler with 20+ years of proven and transferable experience maximizing
operational efficiency and reducing costs. Effective communicator with interpersonal skills and a strong
understanding of how to develop and maintain internal customer relationships. Committed to improving the
planning and reporting processes and ensuring parts are delivered to customers accurately and timely.
Key areas of expertise include:
Executive Requirements Scheduler Material Control & Flow Workflow Planning & Scheduling
Professional Experience
CNH/CASE (Employed through Mid-States Technical Agency)
11/2013-02/2014
Logistics Specialist
Integrate new materials to existing product lines for new product launches.
Update the kits to deliver parts.
Work with material flow and parts flow for manufacturing.
Track parts inventory.
Ensure that all parts and materials are available for assembly during new product launches.
Deliver parts / materials to the assembly lines.
CATERPILLAR, INC.
1989 – 10/2013
Master Scheduler
Reviewed, analyzed, and negotiated Executive Requirements Schedule with management.
Scheduled workflow from Engineering through the Manufacturing department.
Ensured the routing and blueprints were correct prior to delivery to shop floor.
Analyzed bill of materials, sales orders, drawings, routings and procedures in order to ensure proper
control and flow of materials.
Managed corrective actions required for all rejected shop floor material.
Printed new dispatch lists for each machine tool daily.
Confirmed other shops received necessary component parts.
Attended capacity planning department meetings.
Verified reject tickets were processed daily.
Responsible for maintaining the aftermarket parts inventory.
Accomplishments:
Introduced a plan that reduced cost and increased efficiency by reorganizing the process for cutting teeth
using multiple tools.
Consistently met all established goals related to machine part review and accountability.
Professional Training
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certificate of completion for SPS/Total Quality System
Bucyrus International UWM School of Continuing Education
Certificate for the Completion of Master Scheduling Material Requirements Planning / Shop Floor Control
Workshop / Dedication to Planning and Scheduling Integrity
Certificate of Completion for completion of ISO 9001 Orientation Training
Technical Skills
Proficient in SAP, MRP, Microsoft Excel, and Baan Software.
Supply Chain Metrics and Safety Stock