linda bearden

Responsible for developing and maintaining customer service relationships. Actively involved in the inbound / outbound planning and scheduling of trucks and goods. Responsible for departmental financial planning and personnel performance reviews and goals. Maintained work load leveling and administrative functions

Managed inventory and Quality Control. Conducted physical inventories and cycle counts. Supervised product age management, IT functions, and purchasing department. Maintained a continuous departmental safety program and developed and maintained standard operating procedures and put corrective and preventive measures in place to close any determined gaps. Involved in continuous improvement with emphasis on lean initiatives.

Responsible for supply chain special packing and procurement planning. Emphasis on customer service, quality, and financial cost efficiencies through Just in Time and lean material ordering. Gained customer respect through ideas of special engineering and innovation when specified materials were not available

Programs Supervisor with Staff Associates: Quality, Safety Security, Food Grade; Keurig Green Mountain Kenco Logistic Services; Chattanooga, TN Manage Safety Security, Quality, and Food Grade Programs Department. Work within corporate ISO 9001:2008 guidelines to ensure compliance within industry standards for a food grade facility. Create and enhance safety training and compliance programs and lead quality inspections ensuring all facility employees are properly trained in areas of safety, security, quality, and cGMP. Championed continuous improvement through lean methodologies. Manage and coordinate teams who oversee the programs objectives for Safety first, Quality, and Productivity. Work in conjunction with the Programs Manager to achieve food grade certifications and compliance through auditing and process creation and enhancements. Create detailed Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Works, and Job Instructions.