Supply Chain Project Management

Paul T. Moore

Summary:

Motivated professional Worked in Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Distribution, New

Product launches, Project Management, Production Inventory Manager, Supervisor. Served as the manager who led the team through phases I-IV, providing support wherever issues came up. Completed all clinical phases that led the team, which brought a new drug to the US and international market on behalf of the company I was working for in 2023. Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make informative decisions. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and can effectively communicate in person, via telephone, or online, as well as in writing. Remains calm and works well under demanding and stressful conditions. Sharp, quick learner; willing to get involved and works effectively either independently or in cooperation with others. Ability to read all manufacturing blueprints and drawings. Knowledge worker at large certified in PPAP as an MFP focal point person for Quality. Has a depth of understanding and has helped write GMP/ GCP (good manufacturing practices), and SOPs (standard operating procedures).

Skills:

Supply Chain Management

Production Planning

Operations Management

Inventory Management

Order Management

Lean Manufacturing

GMP/ GCP

SOPs

Six Sigma

Proficient in the following software: Windows XP Operating System, Windows 8 Operating System, Windows 10 Operating System, and MAC operating system.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Proficient in SAP, BPCS, JDE, ZPACS, and micro-computer MRP inventory control systems.

Adept at using the Internet to conduct research.

Lean Certified (May 2014)

Type 50 GWAM

Six Sigma Green Belt (October 2013)

Hazmat Certified Incident Commander (effective March 2015)

5S Expert for Plant (effective April 2015)

Education:

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT Nov 2017

Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership

Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT Nov 2012

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Gateway Community Technical College, New Haven, CT May 2008

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

Experience:

Pfizer, Groton, CT Dec 2022 – Dec 2023

Clinical Supply Manager

Managing supply chain team, working with different computer MRP systems such as SDAT, GSDS, and SAP.

Maintain overall operations management by verifying the accuracy of all material records. VLOOKUP, Python, SQL, Tableau.

Worked with the procurement team on labeling and addressing issues for drug depot deliveries to be on time and successful.

Providing customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Heavy computers use Microsoft Suite, SAP, JDE, and Kaleidoscope.

Working on completion activities for Clinical Study Activities.

Working overtime and changing schedule as work demand requires.

Worked to provide the team with alternative paths to solution issues that were macro and, therefore out of our control. For example, we could not get drug shipments (a certain time frame) into Ukraine, so I set up a drop ship to Poland from where the product was driven on board an environmentally controlled truck.

We had records to verify that our product was kept within the specified range of temperature throughout the entire process of traveling to Ukraine.

Arranging meetings both online and in-person to gather the parties required to reach critical business decisions.

Establishing cadence by embedding with the vendors and customers and understanding the culture in their shops.

Serving as a liaison with engineering, human resources, and manufacturing folks to establish an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect for others.

Made sure that we held to our due dates and kept the project on target dates despite some of the challenges associated with this product.

FedEx, Middletown, CT Oct 2021 – Aug 2022

Production Supply Chain/Inventory Manager

Engaged sourcing teams contracted in multiple production / indirect (MRO) commodities reducing cost in supply chain Manufacturing, Assembly, transplants, start-ups, & and bankruptcies in multiple industries

Serves as a champion for FXG’s Safety Above All Culture and supports all related initiatives.

All inventory control responsibilities, reporting to the master scheduler’s office.

Responsible for assigning and managing employees to ensure the safe and efficient sortation of packages through the facility, minimizing operational costs.

Analyzes operational performance through direct observation, interpretation of reports, and collaboration with others.

Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plans to achieve results.

Leads daily employee and/or planning meetings to ensure workforce communication and understanding of operational updates and daily goals.

Bakery On Main Nov 2019 – Oct 2021

Production Supply Chain/Inventory Manager

In charge of Inventory control activities, reporting to Plant manager.

In addition, led Global Supply Chain and delivery to an organization that implemented order management and inventory management functions, impacting customers globally in more than 80 countries that resulted in the transformation of the Supply Chain business process for managing FiOS equipment inventory.

Make sure that all staff are wearing PPE and following all the GMP rules of the company.

Collects and analyses daily production data including tracking and entering final yields, oven throughput, packaging scrap, waste, and attainment.

Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect and resolve any defects or malfunctions.

Leads and effectively motivates staff to perform tasks as needed to meet all company goals.

Responsible for final inspection of largest customer’s products; represents 25-30 % gross profit margin.

Kaman Inc., Bloomfield, CT Sep 2018 – Dec 2019

Senior Production Team Leader

Supervises the team to ensure a high level of productivity and quality. Ensures that staff works as a team. Leads by example, communicate information, and provides training on new procedures. Determines performance expectations, evaluates performance, and provides coaching and training opportunities. Handles employee issues in a timely way. Directs work of Team Leaders, as required.

Prioritizes work. Maintains appropriate staffing level. Maintains workflow and balance, and tracks, and monitors work.

Ensures that productivity and quality standards and measures are met for the product line. Communicates information to appropriate departments and individuals. Provides reports. Manages expenses.

Utilizes Lean manufacturing to achieve company goals in cost, product flow, throughput, productivity, quality, and delivery. Responsible for line performance, measurements, capacity planning, and performance matrices.

Acts as a troubleshooter for assembly/machining process problems.

Resolves problems or refers problems to the appropriate individual. Works with the Order Processing Team, Engineering, and Sales Representatives to resolve issues.

May act as Value Stream Manager or Manufacturing Supervisor during their absence.

Led project team that eliminated MUDA (waste walk) for an overall 40% improvement in production attainment.

ASML Inc., Wilton, CT Jan 2018 – Sep 2018

Production Supervisor

Planning Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources. Ensure progress and output to plan. Solve problems, follow escalation protocol, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties of deviations from the plan.

Output Realize the planned output of all deliverables.

Ensure that the level of know-how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans. Ensure all barriers to the daily plan, quality, and part issues are recorded and reported.

Quality Ensure the quality of the output of Volume Production meets full product specifications through effective production processes and sufficient know-how/training.

Infrastructure Ensure infrastructure to ensure effective and efficient Volume Production tasks. Ensure the availability and proper use of effective production and qualification procedures and systems.

Cooperation Support cooperation throughout Production by finding solutions and improving working concepts, giving input and feedback, and supporting the execution of all tasks and a good working environment.

Management Ensure adequate staffing of the team to support a productive working atmosphere to assure flexibility. Execute performance appraisals in concert with the Manager. Instruct team members, plan tasks and set priorities. Ensure proper and timely execution of all tasks. Ensure proper execution of HRM, Safety, Quality, and ISO 9000/14000 policies and procedures.

Lean Manufacturing Ensure incorporation of Lean Manufacturing concepts in the day-to-day operations.

Support and promote an environment that improves efficiency by using 5S techniques, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma concepts. Facilitate continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

Communication Good writing and verbal skills. Able to express complex issues in simple terms. Communicate daily with GLs / Managers on the plan and the status at the start and end of the shift.

Smith & Wesson Inc., Deep River, CT Feb 2017 – Jan 2018

Production Supervisor

Directing all work activities of the salary and hourly workforce, establishing goals, monitoring results, and taking actions as necessary

Working closely with other areas such as engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, human resources, training, and payroll

Responsible for the daily management of the manufacturing process including:

Department staffing and training.

Production Planning

Quality Control

Installed and trained operators on the new visual workplace system which led to a 30% increase in production and a 20% decrease in Scrap.

3M Purification, Meriden, CT Apr 2012 – Mar 2016

Production Supervisor (union environment)

Conduct formal inspections to proper work procedures are practiced and that equipment is working properly.

Inspect daily production equipment to ensure correct speed, tensions, and heat are maintained per company operating procedures.

Provide direct supervision to 55 hourly employees.

Conduct quarterly, and annual evaluations of assigned employee’s work performance.

Plan daily work schedules and allocate work assignments to subordinates.

Perform administrative tasks such as time and attendance reporting and tracking leave.

Recruit and place new employees based on the needs of the department.

Successfully implemented Six Sigma and achieved a 15% increase in overall production.

Advise Setup and Lead Operators on shimming the base of Computer Numeric Control machines (CNC) to make precision adjustments.

Covidien Surgical Devices Corporation, North Haven, CT Dec 2002 – Apr 2012

Team Leader

Lead a team of 60 employees and implemented measures to improve employee performance and product quality.

Maintained and made adjustments to the X, Y, and Z axes on all CNCs.

Read blueprints and drawings to ensure that CNCs operated at the correct speed to produce a smooth surface for the needles to be dipped in Teflon.

Read and analyzed charts, work orders, production schedules, and other reports to determine production requirements and evaluate current production outputs.

Maintained production-related activities for continuous improvement (5S)

Requisition materials, supplies, and equipment parts for repair services.

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