Title: Material Planner I

Company: Dean Foods Company

Location: Durand, IL

Durand, Illinois | October 20, 2010 | Heather Schneider, material planner for Deans Food Company, has been recognized by Elite American Executives for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of operations management.

She holds a wealth of experience in various categories and has been serving the food manufacturing industry since 1999. Ms. Schneider’s strongest experience includes materials management/inventory control, production scheduling, quality assurance, general industry safety, training, human resources, and customer service. She attributes her success to hard work, determination, and a bottomless desire to grow and learn. In her current role, Ms. Schneider core functions involve overseeing component inventory and quality, ensuring supplier compliance with company requirements, guaranteeing customer satisfaction, and assisting with plant operation and safety goals.

Ms. Schneider recently achieved certification for Implementing SQF 2000 systems. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership at Judson University. She previously received a Bachelor of Arts in Management & Leadership and Human Resource Management from Judson University in 2008. Ms. Schneider desires to obtain APICS certification after completing her master’s degree in August 2011.

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