STRENGTHS

Scott F Braden

N **** Charles Young Dr, Burlington, WI, 53105

ad2qib@r.postjobfree.com

262-***-****

Results driven, Dynamic, Detail-oriented. Professional experience in production, distribution, and warehousing environments. Extensive knowledge of the business disciplines required to achieve peak performance, generate high levels of quality and customer satisfaction. Proven skills in: Leadership, communication, and team building. EXPERIENCE

LMI Packaging Corporation, Kenosha, WI, July 2020-April 2023 Shift Lead Supervisor

• Established and directed weekend production operations which included 40+ direct reports. Successfully leading to reduction of weekly overtime cost of 75%.

• Ensured scheduling sequences, team productivity, and quality standards met or exceeded expectations.

• Fostered a healthy culture by providing effective training, coaching, and mentoring to all associates.

• Conducted performance evaluations and annual reviews.

• Overseen successful on-boarding, payroll approval, and PTO requests. Commercial Plastics, Kenosha, WI, May 2016-Oct 2019 Logistics Manager

• Managed all activities of order fulfillment and the transportation cycle. Negotiated freight contracts on both inbound and outbound shipments by building and maintaining ongoing relationships with several LTL, FTL, 3PL and international freight forwarders. Ultimately driving a reduction in annual spend, of more than 30%.

• Supervised all warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving and inventory control responsibilities across three shifts. Coordinated layout of 70,000 sq. ft warehouse including launch of a new MRP system (IQMS) in 2017.

• Communicated daily in conjunction with directors, fellow managers, departmental production supervisors, purchasing and QC department. Continuously monitoring production lead times, quality of finished product to promote efficient disposition of finished goods, and successfully supporting company’s growth cycle exceeding 40% annually.

Tankcraft Corporation, Darien, WI, Oct 2012-July 2015 Production Supervisor

• Managed Manufacturing department of 30+ associates. Planned and established work schedules, job assignments, and production sequences to meet or exceed production goals. Conducted ongoing cross training programs.

• Recommended and implemented measures to motivate employees, improved efficiency in production methods, increased quality levels and evaluated measures to maximize department throughout.

• Conferred regularly with other supervisors, engineers, and material managers to coordinate operations and activities across multiple departments to improve lean manufacturing environment. John Sterling Corporation, Richmond, IL Oct 1995 –Nov 2011 Warehouse Manager

• Directed all warehouse operations for industrial products including receiving, shipping, and distribution of 325+ container shipments annually.

• Coordinated the implementation and integration of a perpetual cycle count program achieving an average inventory accuracy exceeding 99.3% across all standing inventory.

• Reorganized and implemented effective procedures to increase inventory flow for 2,500+ raw materials, work in progress and finished part numbers. Led training for forklift certifications.

• Coordinated expansion, layout, and full setup of new 96,000 sq. warehouse. EDUCATION Badger High School, Lake Geneva, WI H.S. Diploma AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• First aid CPR AED certified • Distribution management • ERP / MRP /WMS

• Planning and scheduling • Process improvement • JIT / LEAN MFG