Howard Sinclair

Senior Production Planner / Coordinator - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products

McDonald, PA

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More than 20 years of manufacturing and production experience in a supervisory and planning

capacity. Advanced skills in a variety of MRP and ERP systems with proficiency in Microsoft Excel,

Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Initiated multiple process improvements that achieved goals of

Eliminating waste, increased yields, accelerated production, and created new SOP's that resulted in

cost cutting effectiveness.

Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, strong time management skills with the ability to meet

stringent deadlines in a fast paced environment. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills to

effectively present critical information to upper management, staff members, subordinates, and

customers.

Helped with the implementation of our Metals Management system and Factory Planner system which

incorporates

MRP, ERP, SAP and lean manufacturing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Production Planner / Coordinator

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products - Bridgeville, PA - 1997 to Present

l Strategically schedule, plan, and expedite the movement of material through the production cycle to improve

on time performance and meet customer delivery requirements.

l Produce daily cost-effective production schedules to maximize the plant's capacity.

l Coordinate the flow of incoming material to effectively utilize inventory.

l Generate and analyze various reports to evaluate product quality and process performance.

l Maintain accurate statistical data of the daily production to forecast future production results.

l Implement lean principles to eliminate/decrease waste and non-value added processes.

l Handle all outside conversion scheduling and outsourcing for plant.

l Responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with numerous customers.

l Work with sales and technology to approve outside materials, procedures, and to determine

promise dates.

l Run yearly plant inventory and reconciling.

l Assist in shipping functions for all facilities.

l Maintain all jobs in plant to keep within customer specs.

l Logistics coordinator for outside conversion for all plants

Oil Field Technician

All American Energy - Oakdale, PA - 1995 to 1997

l Worked Oil wells and rig on daily basis and maintained oil and gas wells.

EDUCATION

Associate in Science

Indian River Community College

October 1986

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

l Strong leadership abilities l Inventory management specialist

l Manufacturing management l Root cause analysis

l Timely safety audits l Cause and effect analysis

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