Dear Sir or Madame,
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate to your current opening. I expect you will find
that I meet your requirements satisfactorily. The enclosed resume is offered as justification to
have the opportunity to join your team.
Over the years, I have gathered experience as shift supervisor, department manager, production
manager and corporate trainer. I also served as ISO Coordinator and as a Team Leader in the
implementation of the MRP (PRISM) system.
My experience as a leader, teacher and coach have enlightened me with a unique view of the
importance of teamwork and informed cooperation between all employees regardless of their
individual area of responsibility or rank of position.
If you have any questions or require further clarification, please call the number listed at the top
of the enclosed resume.
Thank You.
WILLIAM M. BRIGGS
33 Ashley Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(H) 732-***-****
(C) 732-***-****
******@***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have diverse background in Production Planning and Inventory Control. Strong problem solving skills
and well versed in manufacturing processes and employee relations. I believe myself to be flexible,
adaptive, and well-organized individual with effective communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHILLIPS SAFETY PRODUCTS (2012-2013)
Production Supervisor
Oversee all phases of production from time of order entry through to shipment. Coordinate flow between
departments. Manage inventory levels.
US FOODS Temp (2012 – 2012)
INVENTORY CONTROL
Perform cycle counts, investigate variances, resolve issues regarding over/unders, enter data to the
system.
RUST-OLEUM, Newark NJ (2009 – 2011)
PRODUCTION PLANNER
Plan and schedule production. Maintain inventory at acceptable levels to ensure smooth process flow.
Determine optimum production plan across all facets of the operation so as to control costs and maintain
efficient operations.
EXCELSIOR MEDICAL, Neptune NJ (2007 – 2009)
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR/INVENTORY CONTROL
Control shipment of all finished goods as released by Q.C. Oversight of regularly scheduled cycle counts
and general inventory. Assign trucks as related to cost of shipments.
HOME DEPOT, South Brunswick NJ (2005 – 2007)
NIGHT CREW SUPERVISOR
Supervise the freight team and inventory associates in the receipt and storage of materials and goods to
the warehouse and well as the control of the inventory stock.
NU-WORLD COSMETICS, Carteret, NJ (2003 – 2005)
PLANNER
Job responsibilities were to plan, control all phases of customer purchase order. Also to create Bills of
Material, source all components and ensure that the formulation work order is provided to production in a
timely fashion. The Planner will also oversee proper production methodology and quality of product, as
well as coordinate the packaging and shipment of the finished goods.
HB FULLER COMPANY, Edison, NJ (1978 – 2003)
PRODUCTION MANAGER
I was charged with managing the Planning Department (including Purchasing), responsible for the
planning and execution of the production schedule in PRISM from customer order, Inventory control of
all goods both raw materials and finished, as well the shipment of finished goods. Having had direct
project involvement with the implementation of a new MRP system (PRISM), I also served to provide
ongoing user support and training.
EDUCATION
Middlesex County College Edison NJ - Business
Ocean County College Toms River NJ - Business
Keywords- Production Manager, Planner, Scheduler, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Purchasing,
Supervisor, Warehouse, MRP, Forecasting, Material Management, Analysis, PRISM, AS400, ISO, SPC,
QA, SAP, Quality Control, Cosmetics