SAMANTHA LENZI
Napa,Ca
Summary
Production Planning & Supply Chain Coordinator with 9+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production scheduling, supply chain coordination, and logistics. Skilled in ERP systems, inventory control, and managing high-volume workflows to meet company demand. Known for quick problem-solving, clear communication, and keeping production on track in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finite Scheduler
Jelly Belly/Ferrara
Fairfield
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and managed finite production schedules for more than 100 product variations, aligning manufacturing capacity with customer demand and business priorities.
- Planned production around seasonal demand, promotional events, and market fluctuations while maintaining on-time delivery performance.
- Made real-time scheduling decisions to address equipment breakdowns, material shortages, vendor delays, and production disruptions.
- Created contingency plans and adjusted production priorities to minimize downtime and maintain customer commitments.
- Collaborated with production, procurement, inventory, maintenance, and customer service teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize workflow.
- Monitored inventory levels and material availability to prevent production interruptions and support efficient operations.
- Optimized production sequencing to maximize equipment utilization, improve throughput, and reduce changeover time.
- Assisted with the implementation and startup of the SAP ERP system, supporting production scheduling processes, system testing, data validation, and user adoption during the transition.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system and process issues following SAP implementation.
- Analyzed production performance, identified bottlenecks, and implemented schedule adjustments to improve efficiency and meet delivery goals.
- Communicated daily production plans and schedule changes to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and rapid response to changing business needs.
Production Control Supervisor
Advanced Pressure Technology
Napa, California
04.2019 - 12.2025
- Managed high-volume order processing and supported end-to-end production operations contributing to over $12M in monthly sales.
- Developed and maintained daily production schedules to help meet customer demand, deadlines, and quality expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Worked extensively with SAP and production planning systems, including supporting system transitions that improved data accuracy and visibility across departments.
- Coordinated with production, engineering, purchasing, procurement, and logistics teams to keep priorities aligned and resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Adjusted schedules in real time to respond to issues such as equipment downtime, material shortages, and vendor delays.
- Followed ISO standards and supported process improvements aimed at reducing lead times and improving overall efficiency.
- Created and maintained reports and tracking tools to support decision-making and improve communication between departments.
- Handled multiple responsibilities at once—including scheduling, data entry, and cross-department communication—while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Known for strong problem-solving skills and the ability to keep production moving despite unexpected disruptions.
Logistics/ Shipping & Receiving
Parker Hannifin
Richmond, California
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Operations and shipping professional with experience leading workflow in fast-paced warehouse and production environments, including support of unionized teams while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Coordinated daily shipping and distribution activities, prioritizing orders based on customer requirements and production schedules using ERP systems.
- Oversaw domestic and international shipments through carriers including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and freight providers, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Monitored shipping operations, resolved discrepancies, and addressed delays by collaborating with production, warehouse, customer service, and logistics teams.
- Trained, supported, and provided direction to team members on shipping procedures, documentation standards, and operational workflows.
- Maintained shipping logs, compliance documentation, and reporting accuracy while driving efficiency and reducing operational bottlenecks.
- Contributed to process improvements focused on increasing throughput, improving accuracy, and reducing shipping costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Swett
Crockett, CA06.2013
Skills
- High-pressure decision making
- Organization in fast-paced environments
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Adaptability and prioritization
- Reliability and consistency
- ERP Systems
- Data Entry & Data Validation
- Reporting & KPI Tracking
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Inventory Control & Material Planning
Timeline
Finite Scheduler
Jelly Belly/Ferrara
01.2026 - Current
Production Control Supervisor
Advanced Pressure Technology
04.2019 - 12.2025
Logistics/ Shipping & Receiving
Parker Hannifin
01.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
John Swett