Joan Rither

Experience

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  Stylemark Inc.

  May 1986 - Sept 1995

  Production Planner /packing clerk

  Contribute to streamline/improve systems and handle special projects regarding ISO, scheduling, and stocking. Develop flowchart and procedure training for all areas of the Company. Release and monitor work orders through manufacturing software and stand-alone spreadsheets. Coordinate raw material orders with purchasing agents. Independently monitor and evaluate stocking levels involving analysis of computer reports and spreadsheet manipulation. Schedule and process production requests for customers or internal departments. Interface with all departments to ensure proper communication and action is taking place. Order Release, expediting orders throughout the plant, assisted with inventory procedures, issued and received components parts in the crib area, maintained records, UPS shipments, inspection, wiring, wrapping, packing and shipping of products. Show less

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  Gold N Plump Poultry

  Sept 1995 - Feb 1997

  Logistics/Industrial Administrator

  Execute all administrative functions for Logistics and Industrial Teams. Organize and recap all feature activity. Develop and maintain a Logistics Calendar. Coordinate sample requests for all business Sales Teams Develop and maintain various databases, compiling, analyzing, and reporting results to divisions of the corporation. Act as a conduit between Sales and Transportation departments. Reports daily inventory variances on all products. Review and set forecast in systems for new/existing products. Show less

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  Creative Memories

  Feb 1997 - Mar 2013

  Guide the overall planning and management of cross-departmental programs (groups of related products, promotions and programs) that outline the tasks, deadlines, and deliverables for each department to create overall project timelines. Learn and understand CM plans and objectives, aligning program plans and goals to meet established business needs.• Prepare project plans for the development of products in support of new product launches and product promotions according to the established product development process. Define project deliverables and timelines in partnership with stakeholders in alignment with business, Consultant, and customer needs.• Continually assess the program management and product development processes and initiate process improvement efforts as needed. Strive to build a flexible, robust, and dynamic process that meets the needs of stakeholder departments and CM as a whole. Facilitate process improvement meetings with stakeholders to collect input and review suggested process improvements. Initiate Lean Events as needed for all areas of the Company.• Create work breakdown structures for upcoming projects based on established deliverables and development deadlines. Evaluate risks associated with the completion of proposed and ongoing projects. Work the project stakeholders to minimize risks and inform management of significant issues as required.• Determine what decisions need to be made, when they need to be made, and which stakeholders should be involved to keep established programs on track. Add decisions to project plans and follow-up with stakeholders to ensure decisions are made in a timely manner. Coordinate with affected areas when tasks are late to keep the program on track and adjust program timelines to reflect changes as needed. Show less Plan and prepare for Lean Events to ensure all supplies and materials are set prior to the start of each lean event. Develop event goals and length of time required for each lean event with the process owner. Work closely with the Lean/Kaizen Administrator for each lean event; scheduling, meals, gifts, email notices, documentation, etc. Train teams on the lean event concept. Lead and (co)-facilitate teams through the lean event process to identify process improvements and quantify benefits. Conduct follow-up meeting(s) with each lean event team. Knowledge transfers to other facilitators through train the trainer to bring continuous improvement. Prepare activity and progress reports for each lean event, which includes tracking results against goals. Continuously propose design revisions and method changes to the training curriculum to improve program effectiveness. Develop and maintain a positive, respectful work climate with all teams. Initiate an open communication pattern to promote exchange of information and ideas with team members. Build a continuous improvement consciousness throughout the company via training and communication. Manage and schedule time effectively to maximize the number of lean events. Keep teams on track with time to ensure lean events are completed within the allotted time. Monitor the overall progress of event activities and regularly communicate the status of current events to stakeholders. Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders for each event to discuss and resolve current and future process issues. Show less Assuring that inventories are manufactured, final assembled and finished goods is maintained at necessary levels at all plants to insure service levels to the customers. Releases, monitors and replans production orders based on the production schedule, material availability and customer demand. Communicate with Marketing, Materials Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution to develop, validate, level, and execute the Production Plan. Contribute to streamlining and improving systems and handling special projects regarding the scheduling and stocking of materials. Show less Monitor inventory levels, maintaining inventory accuracy, verifying production order accuracy and eliminating causes for variances. Perform inventory analysis for new product introductions, product discontinuations, product changes, etc. Analyze daily cycle counts for variances; investigate cycle count variances outside of the established inventory accuracy tolerances. Analyze inventory, develop reports and communicate metrics, i.e. inventory turns, inventory valuation, range of coverage, and inventory accuracy. Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2004 - Mar 2013

  • Lean Facilitator/ Engineering Services Lead/ Document Control Specialist

    Oct 1998 - Mar 2013

  • Production Planner

    Mar 1998 - Oct 1998

  • Inventory Analyst

    Feb 1997 - Mar 1998
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  Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2016

  PMO Manager
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  CentraCare

  Oct 2016 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2016 - now