Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Jennifer McLain CPIM

Remote USA/ Bend, USA *****

619-***-**** - *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Supply chain professional with a rare combination of technical skills and excellent leadership qualities. Combined with several years of experience in supply chain management in the Biotech/Medical device industry. Demonstrated project management skills including system implementations, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving significant cost savings through continuous improvement, KPI’s and Kaizen events. Outstanding organizational, time management, planning, and critical thinking skills with first-hand involvement in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and handling of company projects. Experienced in both fast-paced startup environments and established multibillion-dollar companies. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in fostering cross-functional collaboration, talent development, and team building to achieve company targets while leading a remote team.

Skills

Lean MFG/ Six Sigma

Leading Teams Remotely

Skilled in multiple ERP systems

Google suites

SAP

NetSuite

JDE 9.2

MRP (materials Requirements planning

MS suite

Monday.com

Materials Management

Key Performance Indicators

Production Scheduling

Demand planning

New Process Development

System implementations

New Product Development

Continuous improvement

Team Development

Relationship Building

Work History

12/2020 to 07/19/2024

Manager of Production Planning, Cue Health, San Diego

Responsible for all aspects of production planning, materials planning, and inventory control in a fast-paced, ever-changing startup biotech medical device company. Implementing the set up of the MRP (materials requirements planning) and ERP system.

Key Accomplishments include:

Project-managed the ERP implementation (NetSuite) across departments, driving operational efficiency, inventory control, and creating cost tracking.

Successfully managed to scale production planning for Ops and R&D from one cell to thirteen cells, allowing us to scale from 1,000 cartridges per day to 100,000 to meet company production targets in less than 10 months. 87% increase in production.

Successfully scaled planning resources as our annual revenue grew from zero to over $700 million in one year.

Facilitated the setup of cross-department collaboration to meet customer expectations and company targets, creating communication between departments.

Implement SOPs/WIs and train teams on new processes, leading to significant cost savings and process improvements while making us FDA, ISO, and SOX compliant.

Devise and implement KPIs for production and material teams, enhancing performance tracking and strategic decision-making across multi-location operations.

Optimize inventory control and materials planning strategies, leading to substantial cost reductions and improved manufacturing support across product lines (Kanban, VMI, EDi, MES).

Implemented a cross-functional production scheduling platform (Monday.com) to align production schedules with Operations and R&D teams enhancing efficiency and reducing scrap rates.

Core team member and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Materials, Planning, inventory controls, and all SOX compliance, ISO, and FDA audits.

06/2008 to 12/2020

Manager of Production Planning, Quidel (Formerly Alere)

Managed personnel and all aspects of planning and scheduling for a global 250 million a year Triage medical device product line. Managed the process order to cash through MRP.

Key accomplishments:

Successfully project-managed the integration of the ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, LN) during the Quidel/Abbott/Alere merger. This led to a seamless customer transition and highlighted my project management and data analysis expertise.

Led a global rebranding project, effectively managing dual-brand global multi-location inventories, to meet company targets and reduce scrap.

Served as SME for all core projects, driving cost savings and yield improvements across multiple departments.

Served as the main point of contact for cross-functional partnerships with Production, Sales, Marketing, R&D, commercial, and QA teams for all projects.

Planner for all New product development and Clinical Trials from start through OPS release.

Project managed to establish our Ireland distribution center, establishing global inventory rates, and managing weekly forecasting meetings with my Ireland counterparts.

Trained ops teams on new methodologies in Lean Manufacturing, enhancing operational effectiveness.

06/2008 to 12/2020

Supervisor of Production Planning, Quidel (Formerly Alere)

Responsible for the Production Planning and Manufacturing Support groups. Including all data, parts/BOMS/routers in the MRP systems (Material requirements planning)

Key accomplishments:

Devise and implement KPIs for production and material teams, enhancing performance tracking and strategic decision-making across global operations.

Worked directly on several core team projects to implement Kanban/JIT inventory methods to reduce inventory, increase turns, decrease lead time, and improve customer service. Resulting in a MFG lead time reduction from 47 days to 28 days,

Optimized SIO&P process through the ERP system, collaborating across departments to meet customer expectations and company targets.

Led yield improvement initiatives, achieving company goals on cost savings, on-time delivery, and scrap reduction.

Led cross-functional standing production and focus teams, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration.

Led cross-functional teams in new product development, ensuring a seamless transition from R&D to Operations.

Enhanced operation efficiencies by streamlining processes and leveraging team strengths, resulting in reduced overhead and increased profitability.

06/2008 to 12/2020

Production Planner III Alere

Key accomplishments:

Led core team projects to revolutionize inventory management and elevate customer service standards, driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Analyzed production workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing data-driven solutions to optimize resource allocation and boost productivity.

Fostered cross-functional partnerships to align production planning with strategic business objectives, ensuring seamless execution of new product launches.

Pioneered innovative approaches to supply chain management, anticipating market trends and positioning the company for long-term growth and competitiveness.

12/2006 to 05/2007

Personal Assistant/Permit Processor, Legendary Homes

Responsible for all aspects of planning & scheduling jobs, data entry, billing, filing, organizing office space, processing permits, field measurements, picture packages, historical packages, and coordinating paperwork.

Key accomplishments:

Effectively communicated and coordinated with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, and city planners.

Managed comprehensive permit processing, including data entry, filing, and coordinating with homeowners, contractors, and city officials.

Streamlined office operations, enhancing efficiency in job scheduling, billing, and permit processing for residential construction projects.

Facilitated smooth communication between stakeholders, ensuring timely project progression and regulatory compliance in home construction.

Compiled and organized critical documentation, including field measurements, picture packages, and historical records for permit applications.

Provided crucial administrative support, maintaining organized office space, and coordinating paperwork to expedite construction processes.

Orchestrated comprehensive permit processing, managing data entry, filing, and stakeholder coordination for residential construction projects.

09/2004 to 11/2006

Planner, ENTEGRIS

Responsible for all aspects of Production and Distribution planning and scheduling. Utilizing MRP (material requirements planning) and world-class Lean MFG techniques.

Key accomplishments:

Led 5S program implementation, boosting workplace organization.

Led ISO certification preparation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Train the trainer and trained the team on ERP (SAP) implementation.

Developed and implemented supplier performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.

Orchestrated cross-functional teams to streamline production workflows.

Implemented Kanban and Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory methods, improving production planning and significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

03/2002 to 09/2004

Senior Buyer, Dimension One Spas

Responsible for the sourcing, negotiating, procurement and planning of production materials, MRO, and aftermarket products.

Key accomplishments:

Conducted on-site visits and training for suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes, enhancing supplier performance and on-time delivery of parts.

Improved procurement processes, achieving measurable cost savings and efficiency.

Developed and implemented a supplier report card system, significantly improving vendor accountability and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Implemented an electronic Kanban system for efficient JIT inventory management, enhancing supplier performance tracking and optimizing production material flow. Resulting in an annual cost saving of over 1.7 million dollars.

Education

10/2023

Guest Speaker for the APICS Supply Chain Management course, Point Loma Nazarene, San Diego

08/2023

Leadership/Mentoring, Managers Development Program Cue Health San Diego

11/2018

Supply Chain and Operations Management, APICS, San Diego

03/2017

APICS Supply Chain Fundamental Course, SDSU, San Diego

09/2004

CPIM Certification, APICS, San Diego

Personal accomplishments of interest:

Completed a school project of creating a benefit concert raising over $5K for a local rehab center. Nov 2006. Managed the whole project from sourcing venues and bands to setting ticket pricing.

Successfully launched my own dog business and effectively ran it for 13 years.

Planned and managed an international event twice. One for twenty people and one for thirty-two people. Including all logistics, food, and multiple vendors.

Volunteer for the San Diego Production Department mentoring troubled youth for over 15 years as a motivational speaker and mentor.

Guest speaker at several conventions, speaking to groups of about 4-6K people.

Invited at the guest speaker for the fundamentals of production planning in the supply chain for APICS class through Point Loma Nazarene University.

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