Sharon Manwaring
About Sharon Manwaring
Sharon Manwaring is a Customer Service Leader with extensive experience in supply chain management and process improvement. She has worked in various roles since 2014, focusing on value stream mapping and mentoring Lean practices in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
Work at Milliken & Company
Sharon Manwaring has been serving as a Customer Service Leader since 2017 in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. In this role, she collaborates with process engineers and associates on value stream mapping to enhance operational efficiency by reducing non-value-added steps, increasing capacity, and minimizing waste in cut and slit part processes. She also delivers monthly business review presentations to department managers, offering insights into performance metrics and future requirements for products and processes.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Manwaring studied at Roch Valley High School from 1982 to 1989. Her educational background has equipped her with the foundational skills necessary for her career in customer service and supply chain management. She has accumulated extensive experience in setting up new SKUs in SAP, managing supply chain details in product specification databases, and approving setups and changeovers as a small parts planner for laser cut parts and slitting operations.
Background
Sharon Manwaring has been involved in supply chain management since 2014, working as a Supply Chain Specialist for 10 years. Her responsibilities include maintaining supply chain details and ensuring the smooth operation of processes related to materials and finished goods. She acts as a mentor for the expansion of Lean practices within the business, contributing to the overall improvement of operational efficiency.
Achievements
In her current roles, Sharon Manwaring has made significant contributions to the efficiency of cut and slit part processes. Her work in value stream mapping has led to a reduction in waste and an increase in capacity. Additionally, her monthly business review presentations provide valuable insights that inform decision-making and strategic planning within the organization.