Ron Reed ***** W. State Hwy T, Bois D'
Arc, MO **612
C: 417-***-****
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Summary
An experienced Senior-Level Production Control Manager with a history of
achieving and surpassing goals in a high-tech, precision-driven, custom
design manufacturing environment. Persuasive Communicator able to lead
high performance teams to shape and deliver proprietary solutions. Known as
a Strategic Decision-Maker who quickly interprets market issues and
converts findings into actions. Highly effective in developing and
maintaining strong business relationships, partnering with senior
management and directing employee teams. A disciplined Project Manager
proficient at executing strategy and tactics in a fast-paced dynamic
environment.
Professional Experience
PAUL MUELLER COMPANY Springfield, MO
Planning Supervisor 2007 - 2009
. Supervised and directed 12 people
. Worked with manufacturing (MFG) management to produce doable
scheduling to enhance on-time delivery.
. Created report to measure MFG performance against requirements, and
identify bottlenecks.
. Analyzed current and future requirements, presenting action plan to
MFG to maintain steady production flow and decrease overtime.
. Monitored purchased and manufactured parts to support MFG needs.
. Communicated to sales with status of projects.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN Springfield, MO
Production Control Manager 1997 - 2007
. Reported directly to General Manager
. Collaborated with General Manager to develop production plan to
attain monthly revenue goals of $5 Million
. Responsible for scheduling, expediting and delivering $60 Million
in orders annually
. Oversaw master scheduling for 600 production personnel
. Negotiated, developed and implemented an action plan to produce and
ship unexpected short-term orders
. Generated 300% in additional revenue from unanticipated high-demand
emergency requests
. Improved "on-time" delivery 100%
. Reduced cycle time from 22 days to 9 days
. Reduced headcount 60% by implementing a systematic process to
replace a manual process
. Decreased overtime, downtime and scrap costs by creating a
scheduled business flow
. Identified constrained areas and devised a process to alleviate the
bottlenecks, thus maintaining a steady production flow
. Proposed recommendations to optimize business flow by proactively
assessing upward and downward forecasts to maximize productivity
and profits
. Advised sales force to adhere to daily production demands prior to
booking additional requirements
. Interviewed and hired 25 Production Control personnel
. Selected to direct daily production meeting with General Manager
and 12 Department Managers
. Created and executed the production requirements for plant closure
. Achieved a daily process flow, resulting in 100% capacity
Hired in as lowest grade level and promoted 4 times to achieve highest
level of management in Production Control
Master Scheduling Supervisor 1992 - 1997
Capacity Planner 1986 - 1992
Dispatching Supervisor 1981 - 1986
Dispatcher 1979 - 1981
Technical Skills
MRP
Capacity Planning
Inventory Control
AS400
Windows 95/98
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Community Service
. Elected to serve on Ash Grove Board of Education
. Past Board of Directors for Ash Grove Booster Club