Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with HR Expertise

Tamieka Slack

Procurement • Supply Chain • Human Resources Management Leader

15+ Years – Manufacturing Aerospace/Defense Industrial Operations

Davenport, IA 563-***-**** *******.*****@*****.***/ www.linkedin.com/in/tamieka-s-1ba71038

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Management Leader with 15+ years of experience optimizing supplier performance, improving operational efficiency, and managing high-volume production environments. Extensive cross-functional background in human resource management, including staffing, onboarding, employee relations, workforce development, and union labor oversight. Proven success leading diverse teams, developing sourcing strategies, improving cost structure, and aligning supply chain capabilities with organizational goals. Adept at strengthening procurement processes while fostering a people-centric culture built on accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. Experienced in highly regulated environments with AS9100, DFAR, ITAR, and IFAR.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing • Supplier Negotiation • Cost Reduction • MRP/ERP (SAP, Oracle) • Inventory Optimization • Contract Management • Risk Mitigation • KPI Development • Production Planning • SIOP • Logistics Coordination

Human Resources Management

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Onboarding • Employee Relations • Performance Coaching • Union Workforce Management • HR Policy Compliance • Training & Development • DEI Leadership • Workforce Planning

Leadership & Operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Team Development • Continuous Improvement • Lean/Six Sigma • Root Cause Analysis • Operational Compliance • Change Management • High-Performance Culture Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Operations Manager

Arconic — Davenport, IA Danville, IL Hutchinson, KS

October 2022 – December 2025

Directed procurement operations across multiple strategic sites, leading purchasing strategy, supplier performance initiatives, and supply continuity planning.

Created and implemented supplier KPIs for cost, delivery, shortages, compliance, and quality performance.

Led procurement workforce planning, talent development, coaching, and performance management.

Partnered with Operations, Quality, and HR to maintain compliance with DFAR, ITAR, IFAR, and AS9100; facilitated training and onboarding related to compliance and documentation.

Strengthened supply chain resilience by driving sourcing initiatives that improved inventory stability and production output.

Tactical Procurement Manager

Eaton Mission Systems / Cobham Mission Systems — Davenport, IA

March 2021 – September 2022

Led a tactical procurement team focused on supplier performance, schedule recovery, corrective actions, and cost improvement.

Collaborated with HR on staffing, performance evaluation, and skills development needs for the procurement team.

Reinforced compliance culture by supporting HR and Operations in audit readiness and regulatory training.

Buyer II – Bids & Proposals / Strategic Team/ Sr. International Buyer. Eaton Mission Systems / Cobham Mission Systems — Davenport, IA

October 2019 – March 2021

Analyzed and negotiated contracts and supplier bids for cost, quality, and pricing.

Highly skilled in competitive bidding and utilized these techniques to offer contract and bid packages to

Conducted research and prepared contract packages with detailed request for proposals.

Managed inventory levels within the various commodities.

Neogiated, pricing and contract terms with an international supply base specializing in different various commodities.

Supported strategic procurement initiatives, supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and new program sourcing.

Partnered with cross-functional teams and HR for resource alignment during proposal planning and program transitions.

Master Scheduler / Sr. Supply Chain Manager & HR Hiring Manager

Honeywell Safety Products — Rock Island, IL

February 2017 – August 2019

Managed supply chain functions including master scheduling, demand forecasting, capacity planning, and SIOP.

Served as on-site HR Hiring Manager for a union workforce:

oLed recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.

oManaged employee relations, HR policy compliance, and workforce planning.

Collaborated closely with leadership to align staffing levels with supply chain and production needs.

Provided performance coaching and developed talent pipeline for operations and supply chain teams.

Plant Operations Manager & HR Hiring Manager

Honeywell Safety Products / Honeywell International — Rock Island, IL

April 2014 – 2017

Oversaw full-scale plant operations including production, procurement oversight, scheduling, staffing, and contract management.

Directed HR functions on-site including performance management, employee relations, onboarding, corrective actions, and union compliance.

Led workforce development and training initiatives to improve plant capability and morale.

Achieved Honeywell Facility Bronze Accreditation for operational and personnel leadership excellence.

Module Leader / Production Supervisor

John Deere — Cylinder Internal Platform, Moline, IL

October 2010 – April 2014

Managed production teams in a union manufacturing environment with focus on safety, quality, and workflow optimization.

Supported HR with documentation, coaching, and training to maintain labor compliance and workforce readiness.

Led continuous improvement and quality initiatives using JDQPS methodologies.

Production Supervisor / Operations Manager

Kraft / Oscar Mayer — Davenport, IA

July 2004 – August 2010

Led procurement, production, logistics, and staffing for a 350+ employee union workforce.

Served as Diversity Committee Leader and certified STAR interviewer, partnering with HR on talent development and employee relations.

Directed training programs, coaching, and shift performance initiatives to support plant goals.

Delivered a $5M cost savings through a major Six Sigma project- Waste reduction.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

Mass Communications & Journalism Marketing & Business Administration

St. Ambrose University

CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Six Sigma Green Belt – Cost Savings & Waste Reduction

Honeywell Facility Bronze Accreditation

ERP/MRP Systems: SAP, Oracle

Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel), Photoshop

Languages: English, Vietnamese, Spanish; conversational Korean & Mandarin

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Junior Achievement Volunteer

United Way Representative

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor

IEC Member – Arconic

Lead Team- Arconic

Diversity Leader – Kraft/Oscar Mayer & St. Ambrose University

Volunteer Translator for Nonprofits

4th Degree Black Belt – Shotokan & ShoRei-Ryu

Lector – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Flagstaff Community Symphony – Bassoon & Violin Performer

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