John Burden Email & Phone Number

Dunkirk, Indiana

Manager, Scheduling and ProcurementArdagh Group• Responsible for scheduling production for all eight glass container lines, and ordering all the required packaging materials required to meet customer requirements.• Organized and directed the carton department insuring quality cartons were produced for the packing department that were within customer specifications and SGCI quality management systems.• Performed administrative duties necessary for the effective management of the department including the selection and development of employees, budget administration, labor relations and monitoring department’s performance.• Coordinated repacks and reselection of containers by outside warehouse.• Maintained accurate packaging inventory and location.• Generated and maintained container and packaging scrap requests.• Maintained accurate and updated specification files for packaging.• Coordinated and implemented job changes. • Assisted with implementation of continuous improvement processes through problem-solving, planning and corrective actions.• Ensured good housekeeping practices in order to meet customer expectations.• Directed, counseled, and trained employees in department, including SOP’s, policies, and how to identify defects.• Ensured that all personnel under supervision practice good, safe working habits.

Dunkirk, Indiana

- Schedule, manage, and supervise thirty-plus union employees on a rotating shift while maintaining safety, quality, and maximizing production- Fully experienced in glass production, inspection machines, lean manufacturing, 5S, 5-WHYS, and SAP- Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and (TOPs)- Responsible for payroll and departmental budgeting- Successfully motivate employees to be safety and quality conscience - Consistently exceed plant production goals- Cross-train and coach production line employees - Make unique solutions due to the constant changes of day-to-day production- Coordinate with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels- Work closely with maintenance to resolve all issues- Effectively maintain well-balanced working relationships with hourly employees to achieve the highest productivity ranking among all shifts