Manufacturing Operations & Production Leadership

DAWN DEPRIEST

Manufacturing Operations Leader Production Manager Plant Leadership Supply Chain

Arkansas Open to Relocation 501-***-**** *********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results-driven manufacturing leader with 28+ years of manufacturing experience and 10+ years in leadership positions. Proven success leading operations, production scheduling, supply chain, inventory control, purchasing, continuous improvement, and workforce development. Experienced managing teams of 200+ employees, overseeing P&L responsibilities, increasing productivity, reducing costs, and driving on-time delivery performance.

CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS

Plant Operations • Production Management • Operations Leadership • P&L Management • Master Scheduling • Capacity Planning • Lean Manufacturing • 5S • Six Sigma • Continuous Improvement • Inventory Control • Purchasing • Supply Chain • SOP Development • Employee Development • KPI Management • ERP Systems (SAP, AS400, JD Edwards, ERP XA)

SELECT CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Led manufacturing teams exceeding 200 employees across multiple operations.

Increased production output by 15% through process improvements and workforce optimization.

Achieved and maintained 98% on-time delivery performance through effective scheduling and supplier management.

Managed purchasing, inventory control, production planning, and operational budgets with P&L responsibility.

Authored thousands of SOPs and Work Instructions supporting production, quality, safety, and training initiatives.

23 years of experience in wood door and wood products manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Georg Fischer Production Planner / Scheduler

Reduced production lead times by 40%; improved throughput by eliminating bottlenecks; implemented Kanban and JIT systems; supported product launches; developed SOPs and Work Instructions.

Stant Manufacturing, Inc. Production Planner / Master Scheduler 2011–2013

Managed master scheduling for thermostat and stamping operations; served as Sales Liaison to Ford Motor Company; balanced capacity with demand; supported JIT and Kanban systems.

Conestoga Wood Specialties Master Scheduler / Purchasing / Inventory Control Manager 2004–2011

Achieved 98% on-time delivery; managed purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, and production planning; reduced inventory costs through demand planning and level loading.

Conestoga Wood Specialties Plant Supervisor 2000–2003

Managed daily operations and employee development; increased output by 15%; led scrap reduction and cost-saving initiatives; authored SOPs and Work Instructions.

Conestoga Wood Specialties Night Shift Production Supervisor 1998–2000

Led production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment, improving accountability, productivity, and performance.

Conestoga Wood Specialties Team Leader / Production 1988–1998

Advanced through multiple leadership roles while developing extensive expertise in manufacturing operations and wood door production.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Carlisle High School, Carlisle, Arkansas

Lean Manufacturing • 5S • Six Sigma • ISO-9001 • Value Stream Mapping • CPR & First Aid

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