S U Z A N N E

H I G G I N B O T H A M

228-***-****

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Gautier, MS 39553 United States

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented production team member bringing effective planning and problem- solving abilities. Trained in coordinating and expediting flow of materials to help teams achieve challenging schedule targets. Well-organized and efficient multitasker with good sense of inventory requirements and excellent estimation skills. Skilled team player with strong background in scheduling environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Experienced supervisor with the ability to train and motivate staff to meet challenging performance targets and consistently satisfy customers with high-quality service. Focused on keeping the department efficient and cost-effective. SKILLS

Created master production schedule

for use in material, capacity and

financial planning.

Coordinated materials and staffing with

forecasted workloads and kept

manufacturing team updated.

Devised daily and monthly production

plans based on product availability,

labor, manufacturing capacity and

operational requirements.

EXPERIENCE

Production/Scheduler 3, Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc., May 1974 Apr 2021, Pascagoula, MS Created master production schedule for use in material, capacity and financial planning.

Coordinated materials and staffing with forecasted workloads and kept manufacturing team updated.

Devised daily and monthly production plans based on product availability, labor, manufacturing capacity and operational requirements. Built templates for use by multiple schedulers, departments and equipment groups. Managed production labor model to track performance and labor requirements by area.

Reported on labor utilization, production versus plan and capacity utilization to inform planning.

Analyzed demand and supply at item, customer and master schedule levels to identify out-of-balance items and recommend solutions. Partnered across departments to better understand competitive lead times for master SH

May 1969

scheduled items, seeking opportunities to reduce internal lead times and lead times to customers.

Validated customer files, raw materials requirements and component delivery schedules prior to signing off on new production work. Incorporated design changes, material shortages, and other roadblocks into updated schedules.

Coordinated solutions to complaints, delays, and other problems to maintain schedules.

Completed necessary forms and logs and routed to appropriate work location. Compiled information and completed regular status reports on production rates and progress.

Reviewed work orders and tables, identifying personnel and materials requirements. Gathered maintenance records, shipping documentation, and other files to keep records current.

Worked with suppliers to expedite deliveries and coordinate supply distribution. Assisted with research and preparation of plans, documents, and reports. Devised and maintained systematized tracking systems, hard copy files and records. Prepared and distributed production schedules to keep stakeholders aware. Participated in meetings, taking effective notes and transcribing recorded minutes for staff members.

Recorded production volume, raw material usage and other factors into reports for senior managers.

Conferred with department leaders to evaluate progress at each production stage. Determined production changes necessary to meet objectives after reviewing reports. Proofread typed materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies.

Used sales forecasts to plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Clercial

Pascagoula High School Pascagoula, MS

GPA 3.5.

LANGUAGES

English, Advanced