Christine McGovern
Palatine
Summary
Strategic manufacturing and distribution manager committed to driving measurable efficiency gains, enhancing quality performance, and leading high-performing teams across production, inventory, shipping, and receiving operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Center Inbound/Inventory Manager
Cardinal Health At Home
Elgin, IL
08.2009 - Current
- Coordinate daily warehouse activities
- Established effective communication channels between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of inbound activities into overall operations.
- Managed transportation schedules to minimize delays in shipments arriving at the warehouse.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas of opportunity for increased efficiency in the inbound process.
- Reduced safety incidents by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and OSHA regulations.
- Plan, develop, administer, and evaluate assigned goals
- Support and demonstrate the company’s core values
- Managed inbound logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies.
- Monitored performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Oversaw cycle counts and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate stock records.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging idea generation and problem-solving initiatives.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance accuracy and streamline operations.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize shortages.
Production Supervisor III, Production Supervisor II
QUALEX, INC. (Company Closed)
Elgin, IL
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Coordinated and conducted production activities and plant service functions requiring strict adherence to general and specific guidelines, instructions and procedures.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste in manufacturing processes.
- Managed team of 40 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Resolved production bottlenecks swiftly, applying problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations.
- Led quality control initiatives, significantly reducing product defects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education
2-Year Applied Science and Management - Management
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Leadership
- Manufacturing Improvement Processes
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Managing Multi departments
- Quality Control
- Continuous improvement
- Waste reduction
- Critical thinking
- Logistics scheduling
- Lean principles
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
Certification
- Total Quality Management.
- Total Quality Leadership Facilitator
- Interaction Management (DDI)
- Trust and Teamwork
- “Problem Solving & Decision Making” – Kepner & Tregoe
- Industrial Engineer Certification (SPFE)
Timeline
Distribution Center Inbound/Inventory Manager
Cardinal Health At Home
08.2009 - Current
Production Supervisor III, Production Supervisor II
QUALEX, INC. (Company Closed)
01.1996 - 01.2008
2-Year Applied Science and Management - Management
Elgin Community College