Production Scheduler/Finishing and Shipping Supervisor. Reporting to the Production Manager. . Responsible for developing and maintaining the production schedules in an scheduling software system, balancing customer order requests with raw material inventory, machine time/capacity and production efficiency.• Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet production needs and provide effective customer service.• Implemented safety stock programs to reduce downtime and delays due to material shortages in several key accounts.• Oversaw eight individuals in the Finishing and Shipping/Receiving departments.• Implemented a barcoding program to better track inventory throughout the entire manufacturing facility.

Production Planner. Reporting to the President. Responsible for manufacturing, purchasing, quality control and customer service, for a start- up manufacturing facility.• Oversaw the entire manufacturing process of finished product form the initial inquiries to final production orders.• Met with suppliers and customers to facilitate strategic partnerships with Walki Wisa.• Negotiated and determined pricing for raw materials and finished products.• Managed grade codes, BOM, inventory control and quality standards.• Managed inventory of raw materials and finished goods.• Managed several production employees and office personnel. Conducted employee performance reviews and disciplinary administration. Ensured required training is completed in a timely manner.

SENIOR PLANNER/ANALYST. Reporting to the Materials Manager. Responsible for developing and maintaining the production schedules in an MRP/AS400 computer system, balancing customer order requests with raw material inventory, machine time/capacity and production efficiency, in addition to handling all chemical and substrate purchasing.• Utilized knowledge of processes and computers to schedule customer orders to maximize process efficiencies.• Reduced raw stock inventories through inventory trending and consolidation.• Utilized purchasing knowledge to procure quality materials at a reasonable cost.• Met with suppliers and customers to facilitate strategic partnership between all parties and Loparex.• Managed inventory for a customer in an off-site warehouse.• Lead the Inventory Reduction Team and received extensive training in Lean Manufacturing and TQM methodologies.• Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet production needs and provide effective customer service.• Implemented a safety stock program to reduce downtime and delays due to material shortages.• Trained schedulers from three manufacturing facilities in PRIMS/Quick Scheduler software to utilize the system to its fullest potential.• Led morning Production/Material/QA meetings to distribute daily production schedules and troubleshoot anticipated production problems.

Production Supervisor. Reporting to the Production Manager. Responsible for supervising all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure products meet all customer requirements, processes are operated in a safe manner meeting pre-determined goals for quality, service and productivity.• Managed 43-45 direct report production employees assisting them to achieve/surpass personal and corporate goals.• Worked on several Team based projects involving Vinyl Casting, ISO implementation/auditing, waste reduction and machine SOC databases.• Assumed responsibility as ISO management representative and audit manager for a two-year period.• Cross-trained in scheduling and Traffic providing back when needed.• Interim Production Manager for approximately one year.• Utilized technical expertise to investigate customer complaints and resolve problem to restore/promote good customer relations.• Investigate and implemented corrective actions for non-conformances in production schedules, specifications, raw materials and finished products.