1. MaryAnn Richards
184 Olander Drive
Fountain Inn SC,
Cell: (864) 376 2421
Email: maryannrichards29@gmail.com
PROFILE
Many years of demonstrated performance in increasing responsible roles. Works well in a challenging, fast-
paced, high-stress and deadline-oriented environments individually or as part of a team. Proficient in project
management as well as operational supply chains; also heavily experienced with customer and employee
relationships. Knowledgeable in creating detailed reports, documents and presentations. Focused on consistent
quality of work and a desire to simplify and improve the daily operations.
EMPLOYMENT
Fehrer Automotive North America, LLC Duncan, SC / Fountain Inn, SC
A Tier II automotive supplier and specialist in the automotive seating market with the South Carolina facilities
manufacturing foam cushions, backs and headrests, as well as assembled armrests. Successful launches of the
BMW F25 and Mercedes BR166, supplying parts to Lear, Faurecia, Johnson Controls and Grammer.
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Supervisor January 2006 - Present
o Responsible for setting up a new warehouse and flow to maintain FIFO. Set-up layout to provide high
efficiency with reduced movements.
o Provides a high level of customer service and client relations based on outstanding communication and
interpersonal skills.
o Addresses customer questions and concerns regarding shipments.
o Commutations with production of the quantity needed for shipments to be 100% on time.
o Increased productivity of warehouse operations with increasing profitability.
o Designed improved loading and unloading procedures and trained staff to minimize product damage and
loss.
o Preparation of weekly spreadsheets monitoring ongoing projects. Overseeing status of projects by
continually gathering information and following-up with directors and staff.
o Researches latest tools and techniques to identify and implement time-saving improvements.
o Demonstrates the ability to coach, motivate, and lead a team of warehouse employees.
o Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and engage in continuous process improvement.
o Working knowledge of warehouse receiving, stocking, and inventory best practices.
o Coordinates between four different shifts on outbound and inbound shipping.
o During internal and external audits it has been stated several times that the warehouse is the most
organized and operates with the most efficiency in the plant. It was also noted that the warehouse is the
cleanest and the best in the Fehrer group.
o The warehouse has never been sited a minor or major violation in the past 10 years.
o Leads the team responsible for the Implementation of 5S + 1 and to maintain a 5S + 1 program for the
entire plant to perform regular audits.
Fehrer South Carolina, LLC Fountain Inn, SC
Warehouse Lead August 2004 - January 2006
o Trained office staff to operate and maintain database system including data entry, report generation,
queries, and data archives.
o Coordinated projects with employees and management.
o Prepared technical reports, graphs, lay-out, and correspondence.
o During internal and external audits it has been stated several times that the warehouse is the most
organized and operates with the most efficiency in the plant. It was also noted that the warehouse is the
cleanest and the best in the Fehrer group. The warehouse has never been cited a minor or major violation
in the past 10 years.

2. Production Line Technician August 2002 -July 2004
o Worked on a continuous production line for the production of foam parts for BMW.
o Finishing, trimming and rework, of these foam parts.
Mixing Shop Technician February 2000 - July 2002
o Responsibilities included the mixing of polyol blends, as well as off-load of tanker trucks of Isocyanate and
Polyol.
o Inventory control of all chemicals, bulk, container and drum.
o Assisted purchasing with the ordering process for mixing shop materials
Self-employed Fountain Inn, SC
Owner March 1992 - January 2000
o Started and operated a successful business of a full turn-key cleaning service.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICA TIONS
o ISO 9000 & TS 16949 Certified
o Forklift trainer course
o Kaizen Certified
o CPR & AED / First aid responder
EDUCATION
o High school at Southside High, Greenville, SC
SKILLS
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Procon, Syscon and MyFSF
o Quality Assurance
o Lean Principles and 5S (+1)
o Project Management
o Excellent communication and leadership skills
o Hands-on
References are available upon request