Adam Hokanson
Newberg,OR
Summary
Accomplished Production Planner and Buyer with a proven track record, enhancing productivity by implementing critical thinking and material requirements planning. Excelled in fostering supplier relationships and teamwork, achieving significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Demonstrated expertise in project management and data analysis, leading cross-functional teams towards continuous innovation and reliability in production processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner 2
Climax Portable Machine Tools
10.2022 - Current
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Worked with engineering, production, and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
- Monitored workload against supply base to assess capacity constraints and communicate potential risks and imbalances with stakeholders.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation from production team.
- Used Intuitive to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Participated in root cause analysis exercises to address quality concerns, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent tracking of orders and proactive communication with stakeholders.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors for better prices and terms, significantly lowering production costs and time without compromising quality.
- Streamlined communication between production department and upper management, ensuring timely updates on production progress and issues.
- Proactively answered all customer quotes providing sales and customer service with the information they needed to provide the best cost and lead time to the customer.
- Trained and developed fellow employees on previous processes I created and owned.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Production Planner
Clarios
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Analyzed capacity constraints for optimal resource allocation, maximizing throughput while minimizing costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas for potential savings within the production planning process, leading to increased profitability.
- Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent tracking of orders and proactive communication with stakeholders.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by maintaining clear communication channels and thorough documentation practices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
Production Planner
Craftsman Label
09.2013 - 04.2019
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing streamlined workflow process for manufacturing floor.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring production schedules and addressing bottlenecks promptly.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Used Software to monitor and record production resources for all facets of product planning, development, manufacturing and sales.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Marketing
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR06.2013
High School Diploma - Business
Roseburg High School
Roseburg, OR2007
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Material Requirements Planning
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Reliability
- Supply chain management
- Training and coaching
- Attention to detail
- Supplier relationship management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Adept in MRP software across multiple platforms
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Production Planner 2
Climax Portable Machine Tools
10.2022 - Current
Production Planner
Clarios
04.2019 - 10.2022
Production Planner
Craftsman Label
09.2013 - 04.2019
Associates Degree - Business Marketing
Umpqua Community College
High School Diploma - Business
Roseburg High School
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