LISA EDWARDS
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 728–3492 – Cell
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can use my logistics skills and experience as a manager to motivate, and create a team environment, while learning and growing with a company.
EDUCATION
Kent State University Bachelor of Arts
Kent, OH Major: Rhetoric & Communications
Villanova University Six Sigma Certified
WORK EXPERIENCE
GSC, Material Planner, General Motors, Defiance, (2020 – Present)
Co-ordinate with other departments regarding production goals
Track production volume
Monitor customer demands and patterns
Schedule the delivery and supply of materials and products
Senior Group Leader, General Motors, Defiance, (2019 – 2020)
Developed and evaluated hourly team members.
Participated in the development of highly effective teams.
Met production cost schedule and maintained quality requirements.
Maintained awareness of quality standards, communicated department quality goals, and leveraged resources to solve quality issues.
Build and maintained good working relationships with employees, union and management.
Understood and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
Implemented and followed systems that prevent the reoccurrence of known issues.
Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping.
Motivates, trains and developed employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods.
Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training).
Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements.
Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities.
GSC, Yard Supervisor, General Motors, Defiance, (2018 -2019)
Make MGO Shippers
Observe and confirm TM’s Training using the JIT (Job Instruction Training) process
Confirm Flex training
Check status of fork trucks in garage
Verify equipment checks are being performed
Audit building exterior for clearance and combustibles
Modify/Edit/Create users and vehicle details in Telemetries
Monitor EPS throughout the day
Ensure excess plant scrap is processed and removed in a timely manner
Ensure DG /CFR 49 requirements met on outbound shipping
Verify 5-alarm process for Direct Materials “Hot Sheet”
Adjust material orders as needed
Pay employees using Kronos
LISA EDWARDS
228 South Hazelwood Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44509
330-***-**** – Home
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Material Planner, General Motors Corporation, Lordstown, (2015 – 2018)
Develop schedules that support customer requirements and maintain inventory levels at prescribed targets.
Coordinate outside vendor activities directly related to the manufacture/assembly of our product.
Develop, monitor, and report on Materials Department budget and lead annual physical inventory.
Responsible for direct and indirect material purchasing.
Assure areas of responsibility are operating within the guidelines of the Brunswick Quality and Environmental
Group Leader, General Motors Corporation, Lordstown, (2010 – 2018)
Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment
Meets production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements
Complies with terms of local and national agreement
Implements divisional and corporate policies
Implements safety and good housekeeping standards
Maintains corporate and unit management control systems
Maintains department records
Supervisor, Trumbull Memorial, Warren, OH (2006 – 2010)
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls department programs with employees and other staff.
Communicates the department programs.
Selects qualified competent department staff to provide quality services.
Completes performance appraisals on time based on policy.
Recommends operating and capital budgets and monitors allocation of resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Materials Manager, Jamestown Industries, Youngstown, OH (2001 – 2006)
Created spreadsheets to track inventory flow.
Conducted regularly scheduled record balanced checks.
Monitored inventory levels.
Composed training manual and procedures for the Material Department
Took part in subordinate development
Interfaced with suppliers in order to achieve 0 defects
Documented and addressed customer service issues related to carrier performance
Logistics Analyst, Fed Ex Supply, Warren, OH (1995 – 2001)
Implemented programs to reduce customer (General Motors) cost and improve service
Monitor facility inventory levels and inbound shipment activity to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials
Proactive communication with suppliers and customer
Manage the activities of shipping and receiving personnel
Subordinate development including annual reviews, discipline and performance appraisals
Compile and analyze data for distribution to senior management
ISO 9002 certified
LISA EDWARDS
228 South Hazelwood Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44509
330-***-**** – Home
*****************@*****.***
Student Manager, Housekeeping, Kent, OH (1991 – 1995)
Supervised student workers to maintain sanitation standards in campus buildings including equipment utilization and maintenance.
Delegate specific duties and evaluate student workers performance.
Monitor areas where activities are in progress to ensure objectives are accomplished.
Participated in staff meetings.
Supervisor, Food Service, Kent, OH (1990 – 1991)
Managed food preparation and set-up
Supervised student workers during mealtimes in cafeteria
Monitored food levels during mealtimes
Trained student workers.
Press Aid, St. Thomas This Week Magazine, St. Thomas U.S.V.I (summer - 1989)
Answered inquires from the public relating to advertisement placement.
Compiled ads for publication, coordinated revision
Arranged ad designs, met required deadlines.
Skills
Proficient in inventory management programs and General Motors mainframe legacy systems.
PC literate with a variety of software including Microsoft applications.