Results-driven leader with 20 years of progressive knowledge in manufacturing and production management. Led vendor and contract negotiations resulting in an overall annual savings of $400,000 while reducing work in progress timelines by 60%. An accomplished agile professional with strong and effective communication skills with drive and passion to benefit the organization's overall objective and success.
Skills
Financial management and reporting
Financing structures
Quality management
Systems and automation applications
Project management
Supplies inventory
Vendor management
Resource planning
Experience
01/2019 to 10/2022
Production Planning/Warehouse Distribution ManagerBanner Engineering – Aberdeen, SD,
Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and work in progress time,
Identified opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials.
Designed supply chains to support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities or cost reduction strategies.
Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials.
Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans.
01/2013 to 01/2019
Production ManagerIntuitive – Albuquerque, NM,
Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
01/2005 to 01/2013
Production SupervisorBio-Techne – Cambridge, MA,
Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
01/2003 to 01/2005
QC TechnicianThe Dixie Group: Manufacturer Of Carpet And Area Rugs – City, STATE,
Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufacture carpet.
Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
Examined samples of raw materials before use in production of finished carpet.
Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2002
Associate of Science: Computer Networking Southeast College of Technology - Mobile, AL, GPA:
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Southeast College of Technology
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Production Planning/Warehouse Distribution Manager