Craig B. Bier

North Aurora, IL ***** 630-***-****

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Senior-Level Production Scheduler

15+ years of success maximizing manufacturing efficiency within diverse environments.Dynamic leader with a proven track record of establishing innovative process improvements, quality programs, and training initiatives within manufacturing, warehousing, and third-party logistics organizations. Analytical strategist adept at developing and deploying strategic plans of action to support the achievement of high-reaching productivity, quality, and revenue goals. Articulate communicator with a passion for developing top-performing production teams by serving as trainer, mentor, and coach to peers and junior personnel.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Planning / Forecasting

Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Project Management / Lean Six Sigma

SAP/ERP: SQL Report Generation

Managing Safety Stock & Re-Order levels

Process Improvement / Implementation

Metrics / Key Performance Indicators

Team Building / Training / Leadership

Client Relations / Supplier Strategies

Excel: VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables

Career Experience

Peerless A/V, Aurora, IL

Provided leadership to production teams within large manufacturing facility for A/V display solutions, such as wall mounts, stands, kiosks, and carts.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER (2012 to 2017)

Drove manufacturing operations by coordinating purchasing, production, and shipping processes. Analyzed performance, identified opportunities for improvement, and prioritized daily activities to ensure the attainment of timelines and productivity goals. Collaborated with senior leadership and planning teams to develop inventory management strategies while promoting the development of staff through mentoring.

Reviewed on a monthly bases safety stock for articulated wall mounts by utilizing standard formula for calculating the appropriate levels: Monthly usage, divided by days in the month, times service level.

Provided updates on the daily production report by utilizing predicated sales forecast versus actual units sold. This often required using VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and SQL reports to gather information before the analysis of what could be made, when it could be made and what was required to make finished goods if missing parts.

Created SQL reports to keep track of KIOSK customer orders, shop order requisitions and shop orders in process.

Cut shortage report processing time by 80% by replacing manual processes with automated tools.

Achieved 80% reduction in errors across production categories through the co-development of innovative communications improvement initiative and new staff training program.

Source One Staffing, West Chicago, IL

Accepted temporary, full-time position supporting the manufacturing of custom hydraulic cylinders and other product lines.

CNC MACHINE OPERATOR (2011 to 2012)

Operated Okuma 1040, 1060 and 1100 series computer numerical control (CNC) machines in strict adherence to internal policies, safety requirements, and regulations. Interpreted complex blueprints and diagrams and assessed finished products for quality. Analyzed daily workflow processes and made recommendations to senior leadership regarding improvements and new policies.

Secured sustainable output increase of 20% by shortening program parameters of key product line.

Maximized client satisfaction by proactively troubleshooting and resolving product issues.

Buckeye Diamond Logistics, Aurora, IL

Fulfilled position of senior leadership within third-party logistics pallet repair and lumber distribution company.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (2010)

Oversaw all operational aspects, including staff recruitment, training, and budgeting. Supervised 39 employees, enforcing strict compliance with all company policies. Conducted performance reviews, implemented process improvements, and developed strategic plans to drive positive change.

Catalyzed 60% decrease in defects by founding integrated quality improvement program.

Championed numerous process improvements to secure efficiency gains and $800 in shift savings.

Slashed overtime costs by $1.2K per month through the rollout of new cross-training programs

XPAC, Yorkville, IL

Supervised engine sub-assembly production in support of Caterpillar’s excavator product line.

DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR (2009)

Directed day-to-day efforts of 10-person production team, from scheduling to strategy development. Analyzed existing procedures and researched new avenues for performance improvement and goal achievement. Compiled production data, prepared forecasts, and presented reports to senior leadership.

Realized $110K+ in annual savings by reducing post-operational defects by 15%.

Overhauled design of production operations, resulting in $3K+ increase in weekly revenue.

The Bradley Group of Companies, St. Charles, IL

Designed solutions to improve operations of production floor, paint shop, and shipping/receiving departments.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (2005 to 2008)

Led 63 cross-functional personnel to provide efficient production and product delivery services. Screened potential employees, hired new staff, and administered targeted training programs. Conducted extensive data analysis and drove performance improvement initiatives from concept to completion.

Enhanced weekly revenue by $1.3K by adjusting machine workloads to reduce past-due orders.

Minimized occurrence of rush charges to gain $1.5K reduction in monthly shipping expenses.

Instrumental to successful audits for three consecutive years; supported pre-audit processes.

Lab-Line Instruments, Melrose Park, IL

Headed operations of stockroom and receiving department, as well as newly established Safety Committee.

RECEIVING / STOCKROOM SUPERVISOR (1999 to 2005)

Collaborated with departmental leadership to improve performance of nine-person production team through the implementation of innovative projects and new processes. Communicated daily goals and company expectations to staff, and provided guidance to ensure the attainment of performance targets.

Improved recoverable debit memos by $60K per year by revising materials reject processes.

Spearheaded collaborative cycle counting program, resulting in elimination of shutdown periods.

Educational Background

Associate of Science in Computer Science – Grossmont College, El Cajon, California

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