Plant Management

Professional Summary

Multi-dimensional, driven, and highly successful professional who brings an outstanding background that includes:

Logistics Coordinating and Material Management experience

Knowledge of both the operational and food safety aspects of material management

Leading diverse teams to accomplish a common goal in the most productive manner

Key Skills and Competencies

Inventory Management

Materials Control

Procurement

Order Placement

Scheduling

The ability to drive business results and increase bottom line profits

Management and Operational Expertise

Asset Utilization

Work Order Processing

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Effective implementation of processes and procedures to increase productivity

Strategic thinker and focused analyst driven to identify business needs

Ability to develop plans to deliver tangible results

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Adept at building production relations and rapport with a diverse group of individuals

Career Highlights

Sara Lee/Hillshire Brands/ Tyson

Logistics Coordinator/Planner October 2010 – November 2012

Prepare and update daily logistics schedule to assure deliveries to plant

Coordinate daily activity to track location and movement of dry and raw materials

Prepare/file proper paperwork for billing and authorization of a variety of invoices per defined process

Coordinate with operating department to manage inventory levels

Answer questions regarding resourcing from internal/external employees and vendors

Oversee performance of third party material (3PL freezer material)

Reconcile inspect/grind process orders

Verify accuracy of physical inventory when needed

Special (cost saves) projects as assigned

Top Accomplishments

Reduce raw material and rework cost by $5M/mo. by implementing a 5S plan in cooler

Reduce dry good (spice room) write-off by $13M/mo. by implementing a weekly plan inventory spot check

Production/ Materials Planner & Buyer November 2012-Current

Develop and maintain optimal production schedules from Raw to Finished Goods to fulfill corporate production plans (create production schedule)

Enter goods receipts into SAP and work with corporate IPL to ensure all systems are aligned (SAP vs. JDA)

Help schedule finish goods cases to proper Distribution Centers

Work directly with (BU) IPL/Capacity on plant run rates, capacity, commitment, scheduling, work hours

Load daily production plans into MPS system for both finished goods and the work process level (create and manage all plant process orders through 2 systems SAP & MES)

Work with and communicate to all department heads and supervisors on scheduling and hours to ensure they are all aligned

Monitor all work process levels to ensure schedule accuracy

Responsible for plant schedule adherence (fulfilling commitment from corporate)

Responsible for generating all raw material (meat), dry goods (spices), and packaging (casing, cardstock, film, corrugate) requirements in SAP

Purchase all material (meat), dry goods (spices), and packaging (casing, cardstock, film, corrugate)

Schedule/ coordinate all inbound deliveries with corporate Procurement, vendors, and/or carriers

Work cross-functionally with corporate R&D, Food Tech Services and Marketing to coordinate/facilitate new product launches

Monitor raw meat levels to ensure proper supply, deliveries, and rotation (FIFO) is completed

Manage distressed, FSQA Hold and slow moving items

File claims with vendors for substandard materials and follow through on returns and credits

Develop and file meat claims with the Trading Group (Procurement) for meat issues as appropriate

Work with SLT and FSQA department to coordinate returns and compile information such as weights, labor, manufacturing records, and pictures for reference filing the claims

Maintain plant schedule and case completion in the corporate APS database

Work with corporate Accounts Payable and the PFM and/or Account Analyst on closing outstanding invoices

Reconcile receiving issues with purchase orders and scheduling agreements

Create and maintain scheduling agreements for purchasing materials in advance of requirements

Assist VSM in problem solving to reduce operational mistakes

Manage Raw Logistics Coordinators and assist RTE Logistics Coordinators by ensuring the accuracies of inventory (materials and finished goods)

Work with the finance group on period Raw Materials Inventory

Purchase materials (non-production i.e. glue, shrank wrap, vat cover etc.) via the E-Buy system

Complete goods receipts in E-Buy

Work closely with all non-production materials’ and production materials’ vendors on any change (quality, quantities, and pricing)

Responsible for Schedule Attainment

Work with PM and corporate IPL group on weekly forecast

Work with PM, PFM, and corporate Capacity group on 24 month forecast

Monitor fill rate

Monitor daily and weekly consumption

Top Accomplishments

Reduced YOY (year-over-year) by $1.2MM; accomplished by eliminating excess inventory at vendor warehouse

Increase Schedule Adherence from an average of 65% to mid-80s to low-90s

Education

Grantham University 2014 - Present

Actively seeking B.S. Engineering Management and Technology

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