Melissa Kanode

Detail-oriented supply chain specialist with proven success in end-to-end logistics coordination, process improvement, and ERP system utilization. Adept at aligning supply chain strategies with business goals to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Over 20 years of production planning, purchasing, PMA, Interpret drawings and manufacturing experience as a key player within

Aerospace and Defense Product Support operations.

 Proficient in administration, project management, problem solving of manufacturing issues, production methods and procedures,

material fabrication and special material processes.

 Advanced knowledge of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.

 Skilled in providing leadership, initiative, motivation, and in communicating concepts, objectives, and ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing between multiple organizations at any skill set or management level.

 Successful in managing several projects simultaneously and working under pressure.

 Able to identify and analyze complex issues and problems, recommend and implement solutions working within contractual,

quality, financial, and company requirements.

 Skilled In applying Lean concepts when incorporating Best Practices into manufacturing methods thru process auditing and route card instructions

 Experienced in vendor selection, evaluation, negotiations, coordination/training, establishing processes and procedures, auditing,

and problem resolution

 Flexible and results oriented. Creating, generating, and maintaining reports and technical studies to develop, analysis,

demonstrate, and/or support quality, costs, accountability of product support and part manufacturing

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