Kyle Breen
732-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
Dedicated and performance-driven professional who exhibits a steadfast presence driving progressive and sustainable manufacturing production operations. Perceptive ability to respond to shifting business needs and priorities in a systematic and effective fashion, combining maximum efficiency with quality improvement. Solutions-oriented with the capacity to resolve challenges in a swift, effective, and decisive manner.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership Project Management Process Improvement Workflow Planning Efficiency Optimization Inventory Optimization Scheduling Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) Quality Assurance
Forecasting Problem-Solving Conflict Resolution Strategic Planning Collaborative Communication
VALUE DRIVERS
Ambitious self-starter, fully capable of exercising independent judgement and employ advanced reasoning skills, easily grasping new ideas, concepts, methods, and techniques.
Superior knowledge of industry compliance with local, state, USDA, and Kosher requirements.
Achieve corporate objectives and growth through attentive management of internal operations and strategic planning processes.
Supported significant cost reduction efforts by recognizing inefficiencies through meticulous data analysis, streamlining processes to assure timely and accurate project completion.
Accomplished multitasker, utilizing premier prioritization and organization skills with the capacity to manage diverse responsibilities simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McCormick Brand Aromatics, Lakewood, NJ June 2011 to April 2023
Production Coordinator (Corporate Restructure Layoff)
Recognized by superiors for excellence in dedication, diligence, and strict attention to detail, swiftly rising through the company ranks from Shipping and Receiving, to Regulatory Compliance, to Quality Assurance, to Production Coordinator.
Planned, coordinated, and implemented comprehensive production activities and order fulfillment, encompassing efficient production tracking, inventory control, and generation of proper documentation.
Assured appropriate software utilized effectively to control daily production efforts, managing and monitoring stock movement, accurately updating database to maintain inventory optimization.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify and promptly replenish stock shortages, assuring seamless production efforts and on-time delivery.
Eliminated pain points by preparing and generating detailed discrepancy resolution progress reports.
Meticulous in review of records for compliance, completeness, and accuracy per corporate and UDSA guidelines.
Identified resources, managing daily workload, making production schedule adjustments as appropriate.
Determined internal strengths and inefficiencies through extensive process analyzation and forecasting, translating into strategic corrective action plans..
Worked closely with department supervisors and team members to continuously improve understanding of supply needs and bring inventory levels within desired tolerances.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism & Mass Communication Minor in International Relations
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2006
Associate of Arts in Communications- Emphasis in Journalism
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ 2002
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Applications- Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook Proprietary ERP Systems
Sage Formulator Bartender Zebra and CAD Printers