HELLO! I’M TRACY GLEESON
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CAREER BIO
What I've Committed To
Critical thinking, determination and motivation are a few words that describe my work ethic. I am a detail orientated person with a passion to lead by example. Whether it’s exploring unique opportunities, learning additional skills, or meeting new people, I bring these values to every experience throughout my life on a personal and professional level.
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My career at Nexteer has allowed me to explore opportunities within Production Control and Logistics, ranging across both external customer and supplier areas of focus. I am also committed to support and growth of the internal customer...our Nexteer manufacturing plants.
EXPERIENCE
What I've Done
NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH MATERIAL COORDINATOR,
NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE
February 2012 - current
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Coordination of 150 purchased parts and 100 different suppliers located both domestically and globally
Facilitation and procurement of incoming material for MQ1, MQ2 and PPAP events in order to provide pre-production validation
Constant communication with supply base in order to utilize most cost efficient logistical means
Development of matrixes used by entire launch team to prepare for several production exercise events, including run at rates for customer
Coordinate appropriate mix of purchase parts for complex production line change overs as needed
MASTER PLANNER AND FORECASTER,
NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE
April 2004 - February 2012
Interface with customers, manufacturing plants and functional staff on daily scheduling issues.
Maintenance of data integrity with receipt of customer demand and through the MRP system to supply base
52 week forecast generation and analysis for supply base as well as financial planning as it pertained to plant budgets for inventory warehouse management, utilization of line time, logistical costs and manpower
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
September 2016 - August 2018
Master of Arts - Applied Communication (MA). This degree, designed to work in a cohort setting, helped develop collaborative and meaningful relationships. Focused around real-world project that were designed to make a difference in any organization, the skill set obtained in this program will enhance my career goals, both in current and future positions.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
September 1993 - May 1997
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication (BA). Focused around developing the skills to enhance critical thinking, communicating clearly and solving complex problems, this specific area of concentration has been key in every setting to help me be an effective communicator.
PROJECTS
What I've Accomplished
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