KRISTINE BENOY
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OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
PROFILE
An experienced Operations professional with a history of consistent success driving the planning and execution of projects and objectives. A natural motivator who thrives in environments requiring solid operations expertise, as well as front-line practical experience.
A creative problem-solver with a strong interest in new technologies and approaches that is skilled in Inventory Control Analysis and contract creation. Extremely reliable, possessing a strong work ethic, and a dedicated team player.
• Consistently recognized as able to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that optimizes business processes to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility.
• A team catalyst with proven ability at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. A welcome addition to any company, able to function in any role to ensure production efficiency.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Guidance • Operations Management • Project Management and Leadership
Contract Creation and Review • Equipment Technical Repairs
Customer Service • Production Process Improvement
Calibration Equipment Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Twin River LLC (Hudson) 2009 – 2011
Assistant Production Manager
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems. Shipping Receiving, also job set-up and supervision of all temp employees, labor payouts less than 65%. Control and manage inventory, Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Supervision and set-up of all packaging lines
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment
Eagle Packaging Inc (Hudson, WI) 2004 – 2009
Assistant Production Manager
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems; Receiving, also job set-up and Supervise 15 – 20 employees in packaging products; Control and manage inventory; Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Supervision and set-up of all packaging lines
• Maintain and Troubeshoot Equipment
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Ion Bond Inc (Minneapolis) 1985-2003
Purchasing Manager and Engineering Assistant, Buyer/Planner
Issued and negotiated purchase orders
Provided follow-up and expedited orders
Coordinate purchasing activities
Advise appropriate personnel of anticipated changes
Recommend remedial action and /or alternatives for inventory control
Communicated with other functions, information on new products and materials
Assisted research, selection and implementation of a new engineering and manufacturing operations program
Responsible for the purchasing and material handling of ISO 9002
Created and produced bill of materials for the MRP system; Purchased standard PVD equipment parts
• Communicated and cooridinated any problems to supporting managers
Manager for Industrial Coating Contractor and Manufacturer
Assembled Multi-Arc PVD equipment
Installed capital equipment and trained customers internationally
EDUCATION
Associate Degree, Northwestern Electronic Institute Minnesota
Attending classes at Dunwoody for BS in Business Management
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Purchasing Management 1998 (ISM/NAPM)
Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success (APICS)
Testing out of the Basics of Supply Chain Management