Andrew Lynch

Production planner and scheduler for STORES work center. Achieved higher visibility and less oversight for jobs and item moving through STORES. Worked to engineer plans in an indirect labor environment with no documented pick times.

• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts by utilizing data available through the ERP system
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Spearheaded project development to enhance accountability within STORES.
• Formulated detailed monthly schedules to optimize STORES ADTA program pick times and enhance operational efficiency.
• Facilitated accurate inventory management through detailed investigations and teamwork with inventory personnel.
• Championed continuous enhancements within STORES to elevate visibility on picks.
• Developed +Revision Critical Status report for increased visibility on upcoming items and cross departmental cooperation.

Founded and managed Four Fires Meadery, an internationally ranked meadery, for over seven years. Led the business to national media features, earned two silver and two bronze medals at the Mazer Cup, and achieved multiple years ranked 3rd globally. Currently ranked 18th worldwide, 12th in the U.S., and 2nd in Ohio among all fermentation operations.

• Planned and managed material procurement for production, ensuring on-time availability of raw materials while optimizing inventory levels.
• Implemented inventory control measures, reducing material waste and improving cost efficiency.
• Developed demand forecasts and supply plans, aligning material availability with production needs.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, securing a 39.98% reduction in raw material costs while maintaining supply chain reliability. Secured flexible distribution agreements, and optimized lease structures to benefit a new and growing business.
• Monitored inventory levels and material flow, ensuring no production downtime while reducing holding costs.
• Built and maintained relationships with over 60 accounts, ensuring consistent communication, timely deliverables, and high-quality service, resulting in a +90% rate of repeat business.

Supervised the Glass Pavilion Studio Technicians and Studio Artists as well as the maintenance of the equipment in all studios.

• Organized a full deconstruction and reconstruction of both glass furnaces, identifying and sourcing a new supplier of glass formulas to optimize production and material quality.
• Managed supply chain logistics for raw materials and production equipment, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
• Coordinated procurement and supplier relationships, reducing supply disruptions and improving cost efficiency.
• Planned stock builds during downtime, ensuring uninterrupted production cycles.