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Clinton, Nc

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Led production planning and raw material purchasing at many regional sites. Coordinated production downtime to optimize back-up options keeping costs in focus.• Maintained strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and fellow associates.• Negotiated cost reduction with suppliers by using a win-win approach.• Improved the Supply Chain process by successfully implementing real-time discipline resulting in 15% improvement in on-time customer shipments.• Reduced Associate safety risks by coordinating right sizing packaging of raw materials from suppliers to minimize physical handling.• Coordinated associate training activities during integration of acquisition site including training and mentoring of new employees.

Moreau, Ny

Directed the shipping and quality teams at the Moreau site by using a hands-on approach to guide the team to surpass company goals in safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Managed sales orders, administered HR benefits, managed site accounting and led safety training activities.• Coordinated project activities for new production facility from site selection to startup including communication between economic developers, engineering teams and community leaders.• Participated in the hiring and training of 18 associates.• Involved with the strategic planning and execution of a project to relocate production to support a key customer initiative.