John Tyler

Elmhurst, IL *****

630-***-****

ac2r8y@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/john-tyler1000

Production Planning Supply Chain Leader

Strives to understand functional perspective, engages individuals on a personal level, builds trust to encourage critical thinking. Ability to dissolve internal silos and instill cross-functional collaboration by mutually developing clear expectations. Ability to drive results in stressful situations, reacting to unanticipated circumstances and identifying solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, Chicago, IL 2015 – 2017

An American food company formed by the merger of Kraft Foods Group and Heinz in 2015. The merger was backed by 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway, which invested $10B in the deal, making Kraft Heinz worth about $46B. In 2015, The Kraft Heinz Company had 13 different brands with $500M or more each in annual sales.

Corporate Packaging Materials Manager

Maintained positive results in the post-acquisition merger environment. Exceeded waste goals; exceeded start-up goals.

Lost two-thirds of workforce after acquisition; maintained positive results post-acquisition. Maintained continuity of supply at 35 suppliers across three plants exceeding $75M waste goal.

Lost all project managers after acquisition; maintained project start-up timing and exceeded waste goals.

Worked with minimal Procurement resources to change flexible film suppliers resulting in 20% yearly savings.

KRAFT FOODS, Chicago, IL 1995 – 2015

An American manufacturing and processing conglomerate marketing many brands in more than 170 countries. Twelve of its brands annually earn more than $1B worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, Lefèvre-Utile, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oreo, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang. Forty of its brands are at least a century old.

Corporate Packaging Materials Manager (2001 – 2015)

Collaborated with suppliers to develop and implement minimum order quantities to meet established start-up expectations for new products and change management projects.

Consistently exceeded start-up time which resulted in adjusting start-up goals by 50%.

Minimized waste risk by revising notice to customer regarding product discontinuation timing. Resulted in decreasing waste by 15% per product discontinued.

Plant Material Manager/Distribution Manager (1998 – 2001)

Developed and implemented monthly inventory reconciliation process. Implemented RF scanner process for counting process. Made daily changes to incoming material deliveries based on production plan changes. Scheduled labor for 16 teamsters based on production plans.

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Plant Production Supervisor (1995 – 1998)

Supervised six union production lines, using process and product checks to insure a quality finished good. Worked with union employees in mixing, baking and packaging departments.

BAKERS BASKET, Elk Grove Village, IL 1990 – 1995

A full-service start-up bakery offering a complete line of sweet goods for a variety of markets and private labels.

General Manager

Managed 20+ non-union hourly employees. Worked in mixing, baking, packaging and delivery departments. Managed material inventory and ordered replenishment materials. Unloaded incoming materials, stocked materials. Delivered finished goods to customers. Stocked finished goods in freezer distribution center. Maintained machinery, managed pest control, implemented vehicle maintenance program. Managed daily order taking developing daily bakery schedules.

EDUCATION

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

Master in Supply Chain Management, 2003

Bachelor of Science, 2000

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