Adam Bertleson

• Directed plant support functions including
  procurement, production scheduling,
  shipping/receiving, and materials planning for a
  high-volume flexible packaging facility.
  • Managed Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  within QAD ERP to align materials, labor, and
  equipment capacity with production demand.
  • Supervised buyers and scheduling personnel,
  ensuring material availability and supporting on-time
  production and delivery performance.
  • Coordinated closely with operations, procurement,
  and logistics teams to maintain efficient production
  flow and meet operational targets.
  • Led inbound and outbound logistics operations
  supporting uninterrupted manufacturing and
  customer delivery commitments.
  • Managed supplier relationships, negotiated pricing,
  and controlled purchasing budgets to support cost
  management initiatives.
  • Oversaw inventory planning to reduce shortages
  and minimize excess stock while maintaining
  production readiness.

• Managed Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  across three manufacturing plants using QAD ERP.
  • Balanced plant capacity, labor availability, and
  materials planning to support regional production
  demand.
  • Coordinated cross-plant planning with operations,
  procurement, and logistics teams to maintain
  schedule adherence and on-time delivery.
  • Monitored operational KPIs including throughput,
  inventory turns, schedule adherence, and labor
  utilization.
  • Improved cross-plant communication and planning
  accuracy through system-driven scheduling
  processes.

• Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
• Compiled stock overages reports to share with managers and suppliers to avoid excess waste and deliver timely.
• Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.

• Works closely with the Production Managers to optimize scheduling by sequencing orders in a way that will produce the smallest amount of make ready and will allow the greatest efficiency with the least amount of waste.

• Schedule orders, update order schedule board to meet deliveries.

• Schedules assigned production equipment in most efficient/service-oriented manner.

• Responsible to resolve equipment scheduling questions whenever they may arise.

• Prepares the web schedule and notifies Customer Service of any issues during the daily production meeting.

• Maintains inventory levels and orders accordingly.

• Alternate SQF Practitioner

• Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
• Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.

• Safety – Interpret safety policy and maintain premises and equipment in accordance with safety standards and principles of good housekeeping. Investigate accidents and determine corrective action. Train associates in safe work procedures and enforce safety rules.

• Quality - Monitor quality checks so all products meet or exceed customer requirements.

• Responsible for providing leadership and direction SQF food safety and quality system support for shift.

• Waste – Control and monitor waste whether it is waste material or time. Take corrective action to eliminate all excess waste in the operation.

• Productivity – Set reasonable standards of performance for all equipment and personnel. Communicate, manage and control productivity at an acceptable leave to meet margin requirements.

• Reporting and Reports – Keep accurate records and reports on attendance, discipline and vacation.

• Personnel –Help attain a positive working atmosphere involving associates. Assist in developing and maintaining a team concept. Assign personnel to machines/equipment in support of the production schedule.

• Direct and supervise lead hands and production personnel in carrying out their responsibilities; motivate, coach and counsel as required.

• Review and approve employee time cards.

• Administer disciplinary measures of the first level after consultation with the Production Manager and/or HR.

• Evaluate and conduct performance appraisals, take action to improve skills as required.

• Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
• Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
• Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
• Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.