Kiley Potter
North East,MD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at W.L. Gore & Associates, excelling in procurement, product development, and process optimization. Demonstrated expertise in supplier onboarding and regulatory compliance, coupled with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Incubator Procurement Support/RD Technician
W.L. Gore & Associates
04.2024 - Current
- Supporting the Incubator with day-to-day procurement needs. Sourcing, Onboarding of New suppliers, arranging imports from foreign supplier, Chemical purchasing and shipping and handling concerns. Parting with Product & Chemical Stewardship to ensure regulatory concerns and verify if it is on TSCA inventory. Collaborating with the imports and tariff teams to arrange incoming and outgoing shipments.
Indirect Procurement Coordinator
W.L. Gore & Associates
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Responsible for conduction all P2P activities including, requisition processing, PO administration, expedites, open order and late order follow up, material returns, invoice isse resolution, providing support for date analysis in support of category efforts, maintenance and ongoing support of VMI and catalog ordering solutions, and supporting internal requisitions.
Tactical Procurement
W.L Gore & Associates
01.2011 - 07.2020
- Responsible for procuring and maintaining the inventory of consumable manufacturing supplies for Appleton north production.
New Product Development Technician
W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Filling a business-critical role supporting New Product development (NPD) teams for Customer 51. Interfacing daily with NPD team to manufacture, execute testing, report results, and facilitate the shipment of rapid prototypes. Partnering with engineering to help create new processes and products. Writing and updating SOP's for new processes. Participating in SCAR's and CAR's meetings.
Lead Operator, Rolled Goods Lamination/Slitting
W.L. Gore & Associates
02.2008 - 01.2020
- Working with HMI controlled equipment. Participated in slitting trials. Partnered with engineers for PQ and POQ trials. Knowledge in conducting HARM reviews for new process equipment. maintaining and troubleshooting process equipments Following and documenting a preventative maintenance schedules
Inspection Technician
W.L. Gore & Associates
06.2006 - 01.2020
- Performed detail visual inspection of rolled goods laminates and membranes over a lighted drum. Followed work instructions and packaging instruction per customer specifications. Maintained detail records of quality issues and loss reasons using MES systems. Performed data collection, entry and syste4ms transactions. Performed detailed and accurate record keeping and process documentation.
Education
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Incubator Procurement Support/RD Technician
W.L. Gore & Associates
04.2024 - Current
Indirect Procurement Coordinator
W.L. Gore & Associates
07.2020 - 03.2024
Tactical Procurement
W.L Gore & Associates
01.2011 - 07.2020
New Product Development Technician
W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2011 - 01.2020
Lead Operator, Rolled Goods Lamination/Slitting
W.L. Gore & Associates
02.2008 - 01.2020
Inspection Technician
W.L. Gore & Associates
06.2006 - 01.2020
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