Kimberly Chapman-Gripe
Bartonville
Summary
Highly energetic Supply Chain Analyst known for implementing effective processes that deliver cost-saving efficiencies. Polished individual skilled in multitasking while establishing lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lean Manufacturing
Caterpillar
East Peoria
01.2026 - Current
- Manage Visual Management
- Conducted regular audits of inventory management practices, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and reducing waste.
- Executed root cause analysis on assembly line inefficiencies, streamlining operations and minimizing downtime.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance training and operational consistency across teams.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to implement lean tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Caterpillar
East Peoria, IL
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Maintained and analyzed lineside material presentation and recipes leading to increased efficiency lineside and smoother material flow from Receiving Dock to Point of Use
- Collaborated with Operations and Logistics team to eliminate safety issues related to a first aid event preventing the issues from escalating to a recordable injury and improving the material presentation
- Developed and managed daily shipping rack audit process leading to a cost avoidance of $1.9 million over a 2-year period
- Monitored aged inventory systematically and lineside reducing required material presentation by over 20 lineside inventory racks on the 115 line
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers in developing and improving the assembly flow layout for part presentation and storage (Plan for Every Part)
Assembly Team Lead, LPSD
Caterpillar
East Peoria, IL
09.2017 - 07.2023
- Assisted with startup of Motor Grader and Skidder assembly lines, brought to East Peoria as part of transformation project
- Led initiative with manufacturing engineers to improve standard work processes resulting from over 200 continuous improvement cards submitted on transmission test stand resulting in 85% reduction in hookup errors
- Ensured parts orders were completed and shipped on time to meet customer requirements
- Managed lineside inventory including parts ordering to support on-time assembly
- Led a team of 35 employees, implementing daily build schedules, reporting metrics, and supporting conflict resolution
Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional -
APICS
General Studies Credits
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma - undefined
East Peoria Community High School
Skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SAP Mach 1
- Legacy MAIMM/MTS
- Lean SixSigma Green Belt Trained
- AQE Database
- Power BI BIQ
- PinPoint
- MESA
Timeline
Lean Manufacturing
Caterpillar
01.2026 - Current
Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Caterpillar
07.2023 - 01.2026
Assembly Team Lead, LPSD
Caterpillar
09.2017 - 07.2023
General Studies Credits
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma - undefined
East Peoria Community High School
Certified Supply Chain Professional -
APICS