Quality Assurance Manager

Katie Sherman [pic]

************@*****.***

918-***-****[pic]

I am interested in furthering my career utilizing broad-based experience as

a Production Planner, Master Scheduler, and Material Coordinator. As you

review my career history you will see that I have developed effective skill-

sets using Lean Manufacturing, Continual Improvement and Kanban systems to

reduce costs and improve efficiencies. Additionally, I have strong

relationship building, analytical, problem solving and system thinking

skills. Given these strengths, I am confident that I have the

qualification to make an immediate contribution to your scheduling team.

As reflected on my r sum , I have extensive experience in inspection,

quality assurance and quality auditing. I offer:

. Proven planning and scheduling skills for locating parts and kits

supporting production

. Project management skills

. Broad experience in analyzing processes and streamlining systems in

order to reduce costs

. Skilled analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of systems and personnel

. Quick assimilation and application of new information for point-of-

contact or personnel training purposes

. Solid record for accurately overseeing records and documentation

. Broad knowledge of quality assurance and inspection practices

. In-depth experience for researching and adhering to policies and

procedures

. Strong commitment to obtaining profit goals

I would appreciate an interview to discuss your requirements and my

strengths. At that time we can determine my compatibility with the

company's goals and objectives. Thank you for reviewing my r sum . I look

forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Katie Sherman

Katie Sherman [pic]

************@*****.***

918-***-****[pic]

Professional Objective

To further my career using material coordination, production, supply,

logistics inventory control, planning and scheduling to achieve quality and

production goals in a highly regulated environment. The ideal position

would offer the opportunity to achieve pre-determined goals in a customer-

focused, results-driven environment.

Professional Summary

. More than sixteen years of experience as a senior planner with a proven

record for acting as point-of-contact with various departments while

ensuring optimum quality and Federal compliance:

- Material Coordination - Manufacturing

- Shop Liaison

- Quality Assurance - Planning/Coordinating - Production

Scheduling

- Continuous Improvement - Distribution/Expediting - Internal QA

Audits

- Production Control - Vendor Relations/Purchasing - Crisis

Management

- Bill of Work - Master Scheduler - Supply Chain

. Broad experience LEAN Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems;

Lean Management Trainer; Kanban system for small parts inventory;

Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

. Specialized experience in working with engineering and other departments

to improve expediting, scheduling and quality processes.

. Expertise in analyzing operations and suggesting cost-saving measures

that were implemented with substantial expense reduction.

. Clearance: Secret

Professional Experience

Textron Systems - McAlester, OK

2008 - Present

Sr. Production Control Planner/Analyst IV

Responsible for LEAN production cells, planning, scheduling and follow up,

along with establishing and implementing Kanban levels for entire

production floor to insure build rate. Coordination of three computer

systems which include SAP, CDM, and Apriso to ensure proper documentation

and genealogy for batch, serial number, and lot control inventories.

Established a system to verify Batch/Lot controlled inventory for both

internal and vendor supplied components. Generate and publish receiving

report daily and, when needed, perform a quality usage decision. Review

and implement all material change notices and engineering change notices

throughout production floor. Have started implementing a "pull system"

with cooperate warehouse with a one week lead time for Kanban inventory

parts. Successfully implemented a streamlined, uninterrupted production

line for receiving goods, issuing components to the production floor,

completing the build process, and the shipping of completed units. On the

team to organize the stock room, establish cycle counting matrics, and bin

map. Virtual Team meeting leader and site relief manager.

3D Instruments, LLC - Anaheim, CA

1983 - 2008

Production Control Manager, Relief Manager

Responsible for hiring, training and supervising the performance of

employees; which covered the shipping, receiving, stockroom and gauge

manufacturing departments. Managed all sales and work orders which ensured

the smooth transitions and coordination with all other departments. Also

filled in as Relief manager for purchasing and operations.

. Hands on experience with over 27,000 top assembly products with a

combination of custom logos, artwork, special fitting, military gauges

etc.

. Member of management team that worked to logistically plan and implement

Lean Cell Manufacturing, which increased productivity and brought lead

times down from over six weeks to one week. Also established Kanban

levels and signals for production floor and warehouse with visual tools

for replenishing inventory as well as visual instructions and shadow

boards with product types to resolve language barrier issues.

. Participated on management team for computer conversion from IBM System

34 to ROI Manage 2000, which resulted in better inventory tracking,

smoother flow of orders and increased productivity for manufacturing

. Worked with system administrator to establish MRP, MPS, QC and Cycle

Counting modules on computer system which resulted in less paperwork,

double handling of products, and lowered inventory.

. Spearheaded department in 1999 to reduce inventory; exceeded goal of 100K

by

eliminating slow and non-moving stock and purging system of dead stock

numbers.

. Experienced in coordination with all departments including customer

service to ensure orders are completed and shipped per customer

requirements.

. Mentored Stock Room Supervisor in inventory control system. Mentored

Department Supervisor in promotion to Production Supervisor. Mentored

Planner in promotion to Senior Planner with responsibility for all

product lines.

. Received Employee of the Quarter several times and Employee of the Year

in 1992.

Education

Cerritos College - Norwalk, CA

Business Management Courses

Continuing Education

Management Action Program (MAP) Fall 2008

Lean Manufacturing Certification, Team Leader 2006, Recertified 2008

Lean Office Certification, 2008

Certificate of Production Inventory Management, Spring 2000 with honors

(CPIM)

ISO 9000 Procedures IP 001-006

Strategic Production Scheduling Solutions for Manufacturing

Physical Inventory and Cycle Counting; The Basics of Taking Physical

Inventory

Managing and Disciplining Difficult People; Supervisor Headaches

Leadership Principles; How to Become a Great Communicator; Conflicts and

Emotions

References Available Upon Request

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