Connie Williams
Bells
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials, Finishing and Ship/Rec Manager
Pace Industries
11.2021 - Current
- I oversee our finishing departments, shipping/receiving, inventory control and material purchasing. I also schedule all production departments and am involved in customer service.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Managed inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and meet company goals.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify bottlenecks and enhance productivity metrics.
- Led quality assurance efforts, ensuring product specifications met customer expectations consistently.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Scheduler
Metal Technologies
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed and maintained production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Analyzed capacity and demand forecasts to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
- Led initiatives to streamline scheduling processes, resulting in reduced lead times and improved productivity.
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies that enhanced overall scheduling effectiveness and team performance.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to align material availability with production schedules for seamless operations.
Master Scheduler / Inventory Control
Berry Global
02.2009 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet customer demands.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) for scheduling processes, driving accountability across departments.
- Conducted regular schedule reviews with key stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated and prepared for new product launches, planned bills of material to plan finished products and reviewed customer-driven demands to determine product plans and master schedule requirements.
- Established best practices quality product manufacturing and timely production.
- Answered customer questions and fulfilled specialized client needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology
University of TN At Martin
Martin12-2000
High School Diploma -
Waverly Central High School
Waverly05-1996
Skills
- Excellent at communication, teamwork, critical thinking and very organized
- Great relationship building and management skills, supply chain experience, procurement, and materials requirement planning (MRP)
- Very goal oriented and results driven
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Project management
- Project planning
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Shift scheduling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 21 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Materials, Finishing and Ship/Rec Manager
Pace Industries
11.2021 - Current
Scheduler
Metal Technologies
06.2019 - 11.2021
Master Scheduler / Inventory Control
Berry Global
02.2009 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology
University of TN At Martin
High School Diploma -
Waverly Central High School