North Carolina Production Planning
Resume:
MELVIN JOHNSON
Arcanum, OH 45304
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EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
May 1992 B.A. in English with a 2nd Major in History
EXPERIENCE
Dairy Farmers of America-Richmond Beverage Solutions Richmond, IN
Manager of Production Planning and Procurement Sept 2023-Present
Directed team with no ERP experience through implementation of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise 1
Finalized set up purchasing system and set all relevant parameters, ie: lead times, safety stocks, min-max. This model is now being used as the prototype for the procurement module in Enterprise 1 roll out at other DFA facilities
Directing cross functional teams to assist other departments in understanding core ERP/MRP functionality and corresponding process changes and improvements in areas such as work order execution, goods issuance and return, new item setup
Currently leading project to adapt production planning tools optimized for daily planning to function effectively in a high volatility weekly planning environment
Whirlpool-KitchenAid Division Greenville, OH
Master Scheduler Feb 2021-Sept 2023
• Directed a 5 member team responsible for all facility scheduling encompassing 16 assembly lines, 2 paint production lines and all supporting machining and sub-assembly operations
• Partnered with sales/marketing team to identify priorities to ensure on time delivery of critical orders
• Lead the organization to record production amidst unprecedented Covid related supply issues and manpower constraints
• Excellent people leader with a proven track record of team members being promoted into further leadership roles both internally and externally
• Lead multiple daily and weekly meetings with internal departments as well as corporate partners to address issues and maintain alignment among multiple competing factors to stay of tract for sales and marketing targets
Masonite Corporation Vandalia, OH
Assembly Supervisor Nov 2020 -Feb 2021
• Directed 90 member team through implementation of new custom door assembly operation, including establishing and defining work flow and creating and writing SOP’s
• Proposed and led cross training initiative to maximize output on highest margin product
• Identified process improvements that significantly reduced waste and loss
Whirlpool-KitchenAid Division Greenville, OH
Assembly Supervisor Jan 2019-Nov 2020
• Supervised 170 direct reports including 11 Group Leaders encompassing 9 assembly lines and multiple subassembly functions
• Lead and participant in Kaizen events to drive process improvement, cost savings and waste reduction
• Review training activity progress to assure compliance with training guidelines and timetables
• Lead and direct the activities of designated Safety Champions to investigate safety incidents and address safety concerns
• Utilize World Class Mfg (WCM) tools and methodologies
Production Scheduler 2017-Jan 2019
• Reviewed the 10-day firm schedule for 16 assembly lines to optimize workflow and minimize changeovers
• Adjusted final 72-hour schedule to account for any previously unforeseen parts shortages, either internal or external
• Coordinated plan to pick up any internal shortages with the relevant department and update the schedule sequence accordingly
Materials Planner 2014- 2017
• Managed 48 supplier accounts with outstanding results: greatly improved on time delivery from “problem” suppliers while significantly reducing expedites
• Worked with domestic and international suppliers to ensure parts requirements are met for fifteen assembly lines and support areas on multiple shifts
• Work to resolve and root cause issues behind inventory variances
SKILLS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Proven record of team development
• Proficient in the following applications
o Microsoft Office
o Highly proficient in JD Edwards Enterprise 1
o Highly proficient in SAP
o Kronos Time Keeping
o Google Mail & Apps
o WCM & lean tools and methodologies
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