*Own, utilize, and refine capacity models for each cell and value stream.*Own, utilize, and refine previously developed capacity planning tools in concert with OperationsManagement.*Utilize capacity models and existing orders for quoting new order lead times.*Quote customer orders at established lead times to load manufacturing requirements to shopfloor, lead times will be periodically reviewed and published to key customers.*Work with Operations Management to perform capacity and resource planning for productioncells.*Support S&OP Planning. Perform Demonstrated Capacity analysis by value streamincluding comparison to theoretical capacities using Excel capacity models, shipmentsreports, customer order reports, forecasts, and production reports.*Perform Capacity Ramp assessments as we consider capital investments, and changes inmachine allocation and/or labor. Maintain ramp models quarterly plus as needed.*Issue monthly load schedule for all cells at beginning of month, identifying pull-ins as necessaryto achieve monthly business plan adder objective.*Update Customer Line-of-Balance assessments for weekly customer meetings. Gather andreport key qualitative data points from operations to support the assessment.*Issue a weekly “Late and Due” query of all customer order line items by cell. Status will bereviewed and updated by operations team leads and supervision.*Look for productivity wins across cells by identifying more efficient production paths for specificproducts.*Work closely with Engineering and Cell Supervision to optimize product flow.*Evaluate when machines will need orders, optimize equipment and labor, reduce changeoversand ensure line load is feasible.*Identify short and long-term manpower and work center constraints early.*Update shop floor schedule boards with customer order cards as necessary to load machines onthe floor.

*Define the supply chain process, including the procurement of raw materials for production and the transport of finished goods to customers; utilize trend forecasting to predict inventory needs based on potential needs of customer base; communicate with production planners, procurement personnel, and site leadership to ensure there is no production disruptions or product shortages to customer.*Manage Transportation and key contact with transportation broker; track capacity and monthly production for each location based on SIOP targets; provide warehouse analytics and targeted inventory levels; provide analytics for key performance indicators (KPIs) as required for operations and the business.*Work with plant leadership to develop, monitor, and control plant production activities to improve flow and leverage capacity; develop and oversee scheduling operations, systems, and controls to ensure maximized production flow and optimized costs; oversee production plans to identify risks and communicate with plant schedulers, managers, and CS operatives.*Negotiate capacity planning with Customer Service based on equipment capacity and material availability.*Strong collaboration with Plant Operations, Sales, and Customer Service to meet business goals.*Bring innovation to resolving production issues as needed, utilizing plant staffs and ERP system.*Fully utilize ERP system to develop process improvements for inventory, manufacturing, and production control systems to meet business objectives.*Work with Plant Schedulers and Customer Service to continually assess inventory, capacity, and incoming orders.*Procurement and onboarding of qualified vendors.*Continually assess freight routes, modes, and rates; work with the 3PL freight provider to find freight optimization improvement areas, by switching modes, minimizing accessorial charges, etc.

*Maintained monthly capacity production forecasting as well as monitored and implemented strategies for inventory support from sales data analysis that drove recommendations and changes to supply chain infrastructure.*Lead for Master Data records maintenance and implementation for production SKUs.*KPI creation and ongoing reporting, including capacity, OTIF, downtime and scrap.*Maintained MTS tray inventory min/max levels ($6MM value).*Intensive reporting and analysis (ad hoc) for executives, sales, and plants (heavy Excel use).*Created and maintained master data for 7 facilities as well as manage updates/deletions.*Managed P&SO, qualified RM suppliers for CAFTA/NAFTA, and created and maintained CAFTA and NAFTA Certification of Origin documents.*Managed and communicated with incumbent carriers outside of 3PL relationship.*Managed 3PL relationship with C.H. Robinson, related to all freight including import/export.*Bid out and negotiated entire freight business between multiple 3PL providers for $20MM annual freight spend between 7 facilities; achieved potential savings of $2.2 million annually.*Quoted freight lanes for pricing formulas and held intra-plant calls to troubleshoot issues.*Capacity analysis for multiple plants to determine proper plant loading as well as reducing freight spend.*Hosted SOP meetings to determine proper forecasting and update forecasting within the system.*Graded critical suppliers for all plants to determine qualifications.*Developed/maintained weekly Payroll Dashboard file for Leadership Team to monitor KPIs across all facilities.*Lead for monthly production planning report to calculate upcoming capacity constraints and plant loading.*Daily manager for logistics network support.*Lead for Master Data record input, maintenance, and implementation.*Monitored and adjusted inventory levels based on storage capacity, sales data analysis, input, maintenance, and implementation.

Analyzes, develops recommendations for and executes changes to supply chain infrastructure, import/export logistics, supply chain synchronization, and definitions of global performance measurements. Performs the collection, maintenance, analysis and reporting of supply chain and sales data in support of demand forecasting, capacity planning support and inventory strategy support.

Electronic preparation of art files for flexible flexographic printing using the Esko Packedge, Pilot, and Plato programs.Creation of customer templates and printing specifications within AutoCAD and ArtiosCAD to allow the customer’s printed product to package correctly.Developed all procedures for necessary job functions within the Mechanical Design workflow in accordance with ISO guidelines.Trained and qualified all employees within the Mechanical Design workflow.Leader for the Graphics Mechanical Designer team for projects, testing, and everyday workflow issues.Developed ArtiosCAD macros used for creating bag templates that reduced production time from one hour to one minute.Cross-trained with various groups to gather information about other workgroups to improve productivity and communication.Complete automation of step & repeat files for the bag workflow increasing overall capacity for the Cryovac Graphics department.

Responsible for quality and specifications for all digitally reproduced art files for printing on sheetfed offset presses and web flexo presses.Control and produce color correct digital proofs for customer approval, and standards for press.Control workflows and ensure ISO procedures are followed.Completed Six Sigma Black Belt project in Fall 2004 that saved $10K+ in scrap in makeready reduction.Lead for Technical Team that follows through on customer requested technical issues. Point person for research and delegating responsibilities.Assisted in planning/estimating of single item offset and flexo jobs.Attended training course for Lean Manufacturing, and used tools to eliminate unnecessary steps in prepress department (Winter 2005).