Production Manager

Rita Packwood

*** * ******* **** -************, IN 46227 ei43fj@r.postjobfree.com -317-***-****

Results orientated business professional with proven abilities in strategic planning, project management and applying lean concepts. Strong customer focus and results oriented. Analytical, problem solving and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to make tactical decisions, manage risks and drive continuous improvement. Implement company policies and standards. Manage processes to optimize productivity and meet organizational goals. Ability to motivate staff to maximum productivity and control cost through the most effective use of man power and resources. Excel in deadline-driven environments.

Work Experience

PRODUCTION MANAGER GARDNER DENVER INC -Fishers, IN 2007 to September 2012

Responsibilities

Prepare reports detailing productivity of shop and shipping performance. Supervise and monitor daily activities of direct and indirect labor along with efficiencies. Plan, support and monitor activities involved in production, shipping, receiving, inventory and material planning. Create and generate production schedule to ensure on time delivery performance.

Manage cycle count activities to maintain strategic inventory levels.

Prepare all work schedules in several departments to optimize work flow.

Conduct safety meetings educating employees on proper techniques to avoid injury.

Facilitate meetings with material planners and customer service to determine weekly shipping forecast.

Review production labor variances and report findings to staff for improvement.

Participate in budget planning, implementation and execution process to help manage costs within budget levels.

Interface with Engineering to develop new or improved processes, quality and quantity of production.

Assist in lean concepts throughout facility by leading 5-S program.

Plan and direct production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations, cost factors and quality requirements.

Coordinate plant operations, and oversee office operations to provide exceptional customer service and efficiencies.

Communicate with customers and suppliers for on time delivery and performance.

Create and administer performance reviews, communicating feedback on developmental goals.

Evaluate efficiencies to ensure on time delivery.

Administer company policies associated with operations and safety. Coordinate and manage maintenance of all material moving equipment and maintenance staff.

Manage labor hours and payroll in electronic time keeping system. Accountable and responsible for ensuring adherence to company processes and procedures.

MATERIALS/INVENTORY CONTROL SUPERVISOR GARDNER DENVER INC -Fishers, IN June 2005 to 2007

Responsibilities

Directly supervised direct and indirect employees.

Conferred with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards.

Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for business. Obtained data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

Responsible for Inventory Control System, content and stocking levels.

Review reports and recommend remedial actions for slow moving, excess or obsolete material.

Scheduled repair of material moving equipment.

Fulfilled safety related responsibilities.

Issue written and oral work instructions to employees.

RECEIVING/INVENTORY SUPERVISOR DEFLECTO CORPORATION 1990 to 2005

Responsibilities

Coordinated all activities within the Receiving Department and Raw Material Warehouse.

Plan layout of warehouse and all storage areas considering size turnover and weight of material.

Processed and approved Customer Return Authorizations.

Maintained Inventory Control System, content and stocking levels. Prepared productivity reports for upper management.

Lean Initiator and 5S organizer.

Directly supervised employees on multiple shifts and two warehouses.

Prepared and administered employee performance reviews, communicating feedback on developmental goals. Scheduled repair of material moving equipment.

Approved payroll and overtime of staff.

Education

Business Management INDIANA WESLEYAN COLLEGE – currently enrolled

Certificate in Pharmacology GEORGE ROGERS CLARK COLLEGE -Indianapolis, IN 1994

Skills

Production Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management. Implementation of 5S and Lean Concepts. Proficient with SAP and AS/400 systems. Office Administration and Customer Satisfaction.

Additional Information

In 2007 added $294K in new products and $285K in 2008. Reduced labor cost by 30% in teardown department and 15 % in Railroad compressor department.

Won award for "Most Improved Lean Efforts" of Gardner Denver locations worldwide in 2006.

Led efforts to implement and utilize Inventory Control Cycle Counting System through SAP.

Maintained during 2005 through 2012 physical inventory exemption.

Increased on time shipping performance by 12% in 2010 and 8% in 2011.

Decreased turn around time on warranty reporting through SAP from 14 days to less than 5 days.

Internal Quality audit certified in 2011.

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