Alan Fisher

Resourceful leader of operations with expertise in streamlining processes to eliminate redundancy, optimize efficiency, maximize resources, and slash costs for businesses operating in highly competitive markets. Dedicated professional skilled in devising and delivering process reengineering and quality assurance strategies to maintain regulatory compliance. Collaborative leader with proven success in building and mentoring teams through merging individual skillsets to achieve the best possible outcomes. Knowledge of supervising product and system launches. Proficient in conducting needs assessments to define process improvement and cost control strategies. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt champion.

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units.

• Manager of Operations, 01/01/24, Invenio Product Solutions, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Oversee distribution, inventory management, purchasing, supplier and manufacturing operations, shipping and receiving in Custom Procedure Pack medical device facility., Report metrics, KPI’s, and continuous improvement project updates., End to end supply chain management., Track and report weekly metrics and KPIs., Established and trained teams in warehouse and inventory management best practices, implementing new cycle count programs and inventory stratification in NetSuite., Developed SOPs aligned with ISO 13485 standards, enhancing operational consistency and quality., Report on key metrics and KPIs to track inventory accuracy and material availability, meeting customer delivery deadlines., Realigned assembly manufacturing room to streamline product flow resulting in a 10% increase in efficiency.
• Global Project Manager/Senior Operations Manager, 01/01/18, 12/31/24, Xstrahl Inc., Suwanee, Georgia, Led customer success, distribution, quality assurance, inventory management, purchasing, supplier and co-manufacturing operations, shipping and receiving in X-Ray Orthovoltage medical device facility., Global Project Manager for all new and existing products, working with all facets of the organization from product conception through regulatory approval and launch., Conduct supplier audits and report metrics and continuous improvements., End to end supply chain management., Track and report weekly metrics and KPIs., Evaluate service tickets to ensure customer satisfaction., Reduced costs by 12.5% through renegotiating vendor contracts., Devised and implemented quality management system for US facility., Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures compliant with ISO 13485 requirements., Created cycle count program and set-up MRP with Kanban in SAP to accurately track inventory and train associates., Streamlined operations by redefining and clarifying employee roles and responsibilities., Elevated service levels by training service engineers in Continuous Improvement techniques., Managed all global projects and installations for US and UK from cradle to grave via Microsoft Project and SharePoint., Managed FDA and CE certification process for all new and updated medical devices., End to end supply chain management for US, UK and Co-manufacturers., Manage and audit co-manufactures, suppliers and contracts to ensure quality and on-time performance per SLA’s.
• Operations Manager, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Theragenics Corporation, Buford, Georgia, Led operations of a 3-shift/5day per week radioactive I-125 medical device laboratory., Oversaw production, quality, inventory control, purchasing, safety, and vendor management., Educated and trained associates on quality processes and procedures., Reported weekly project metrics to CEO., Led team meetings covering sales results, customer feedback, safety, and quality control., Sourced new vendor for I-125 supply and negotiated pricing with existing vendors to reduce costs., Boosted organization and quality metrics as well as employee morale with associate training., Initiated and revised Standard Operating Procedures to maintain compliance with ISO 13485 requirements., Passed ISO 13485, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Department of Natural Resources audits., Built cross-functional, continuous improvement team focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and exceptional customer service., Managed projects for new equipment installation and qualification., Led Kaizen events in several departments to identify opportunities for improvement., Slashed operator error complaints by 60% from previous year.
• Operations Manager, 01/01/15, 12/31/17, Rossi North America, Suwanee, Georgia, Directed operations of a 1-shift/5 day per week assemble to order Industrial Gear Reducer facility., Oversaw production, safety, quality, shipping/receiving, supply chain, transportation, inventory control, purchasing, customer service, and vendor management., Managed $5.5M in inventory., Educated associates on quality control procedures., Facilitated and documented training., Negotiated transportation contracts with local 3PL’s., Established budgets., Reported weekly on KPIs relevant to inventory, shipments, and facility costs., Investigated inventory discrepancies with root cause analysis., Devised processes to encourage quality culture, associate engagement, and accountability., Boosted assembly team output by 20%, streamlining processes with Lean Manufacturing techniques., Reduced pick and pull time in warehouse by 30% via process re-engineering., Developed Quality Management System framework, processes, and training for ISO 9001:2015., Trained assembly technicians in continuous improvement strategies focused on quality and safety., Trained warehouse associates in inventory management in Oracle ERP., Cut Return Material Authorizations by 50% over previous year., Boasted zero recordable accidents., Improved inventory accuracy to 99% by introducing cycle count program and root cause analysis., Reduced costs by 15% through renegotiating transportation contracts.
• Senior Supply Chain Manager, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Tray-Pak Corporation, Reading, Pennsylvania, Led end to end supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory control, vendor relations, and logistics., Promoted into role for the management of supply chain for multiple sites., Served as internal ISO 9001:2008 auditor and HACCP team member., Managed $8M in inventory., Directed supplier audits, surveys, and approvals, providing corrective action, documentation, and specifications., Led team meetings for MRP/CRP planning and analysis as well as S&OP., Launched formal company-wide cycle counting program for raw materials and finished goods, improving inventory control and customer service with complete shipments in JD Edwards ERP., Trained all warehouse associates in ERP including periodic upgrades., Saved $80K by initiating waste recycling cost reduction program., Led Sales and Operations Planning for organization., Centralized MRO supply chain purchasing structure, reducing costs and inventory levels., Secured $10K savings on bid MRO supply items., Delivered $50K+ in transportation savings by cultivating partnership with third party logistics supplier to research and negotiate freight rates.
• Manager, Quality & Food Safety, 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Tray-Pak Corporation, Reading, Pennsylvania, Managed quality assurance departments for multiple sites, including food safety and food defense programs., Developed quality assurance plans that identified preventive measures and monitored corrective actions, verification procedures, and inventories., Supervised five direct reports., Created cross-functional continuous improvement (CAPA) team and conducted trainings on root cause analysis, corrective action programs, documentation, and CI methodologies., Led weekly team meetings., Resolved customer complaints and audit compliance issues as management representative., Enhanced plant's performance in third party audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance., Managed HACCP and FSMA objectives for the organization., Achieved all quality assurance operational and financial objectives.
• Plant Manager, 01/01/09, 12/31/12, DS Waters of America, Inc. dba Crystal Springs, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Oversaw operations of a 120K-sq.-ft., 3-shift/5-day-per-week bottled water facility with four production lines in private label, HDPE packaging, and 3- and 5-gallon polycarbonate returnable packaging., Led safety, production, supply chain, quality, transportation, maintenance, and equipment services., Managed $500K in departmental budgets and $6M in inventory., Cultivated and strengthened relationships at floor, management, and executive levels, gaining buy in and support to drive improvement initiatives., Conducted safety and quality training, including HACCP, GMP, Food Security, and SQF fundamentals., Facilitated business development and PR efforts as the face of the company, planning and conducting facility tours for potential customers, local neighbors, and regional bottled water associations (NEBWA)., Resolved customer complaints through hands-on customer service and support., Spearheaded plant-wide recycling program that yielded $100K+ in annual cost savings., Launched adhesive reduction project that yielded $60K in annual cost savings., Attained superior scores in customer and third-party audits, including Excellence in Manufacturing from International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) and Level III certification for Safe Quality Food (SQF) through NSF International., Earned certification as an SQF practitioner., Achieved highest safety rating of all 30 manufacturing plants., Cultivated relationships with local township authorities and negotiated for approval on local spring site development, saving $300K., Upgraded new water treatment and silo installation, expanding capacity and water quality., Implemented new mineral injection system, increasing control and delivery., Negotiated 2.5G filler upgrade through contract with new bottle vendor.
• Operations Manager, 01/01/04, 12/31/09, Consolidated Container Company, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Supported budget creation and review processes., Served as back-up plant manager., Supervised four direct reports and 100 employees., Conducted staff training on safety, sanitation, and good manufacturing practices (GMP)., Hired as Supply Chain Manager and then promoted to oversee daily production operations., Initiated continuous improvement projects and kaizen events to improve line efficiencies and operational performance.
• Supply Chain Manager, Consolidated Container Company, Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Supply Chain Manager/Six Sigma Black Belt, Degussa Flavors and Fruit Systems, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Operations Oversight
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Safety Training
• Cost Reduction
• Continuous Improvement Efforts
• Project Management/Product Launch
• Material Forecasting
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Team Building & Leadership
• Food Manufacturing
• FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Medical Device
• P&L Management
• Purchasing
• Vendor Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Customer Success
• ISO Audits
• SQF/HACCP
• Sales and Operations Planning

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Microsoft Project 2019 Certification
• Certified Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner
• APICS in Production & Inventory Management (CSCP) Certification Program
• ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS.
• Six Sigma Certification
• Microsoft Project