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Brandon Love

Brandon Love

Salem,AL

Summary

Manufacturing operations leader with over a decade of experience in production supervision, master production scheduling, and manufacturing coordination within high-volume industrial environments. Proven ability to optimize production flow, align inventory with demand, and lead cross-functional teams to meet operational targets. Experienced in capacity planning, materials management, cost control, and lean manufacturing initiatives that improve efficiency and on-time delivery performance. Recognized for strong leadership, analytical decision-making, and the ability to translate operational data into improved plant performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

Cherokee Fabrication
Salem, AL
04.2019 - Current

Lead production operations and oversee production scheduling to ensure efficient manufacturing flow, inventory alignment, and on-time delivery to customers. Lead inventory duties by checking forecasts for future orders while working daily with the purchasing department to ensure steady supply and demand.

Key Contributions

• Manage master production schedules to align manufacturing capacity with customer demand and inventory availability.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to production scheduling, forecasting, and inventory control.

• Monitor plant performance through production metrics and operational reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate closely with purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production constraints and maintain schedule adherence.

• Implement corrective action plans to address operational delays, inefficiencies, or system issues affecting production performance.

• Lead projects related to production planning improvements, system upgrades, and changes in order processing procedures.

• Optimize production planning processes to improve workflow efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities across manufacturing processes and production operations.

• Supervise production employees while managing staffing levels, workflow assignments, and performance expectations.

• Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and operational compliance standards.

• Prepare detailed operational reports highlighting productivity, scheduling performance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Operations Impact

• Improved production planning accuracy through development of structured scheduling and forecasting procedures.

• Strengthened cross-department coordination between operations, purchasing, and quality teams to support consistent production output.

Supported operational decision-making through detailed reporting and data analysis of production performance.

Line Coordinator

Kysor Warren
Columbus, GA
10.2013 - 04.2019

Coordinated production line activities and material flow to support efficient manufacturing operations across multiple teams and shifts.

Key Contributions

• Coordinated scheduling and workflow needs between departments, production lines, and shifts to maintain balanced manufacturing operations.

• Communicated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials required for production runs.

• Analyzed data from previous shifts and production runs to anticipate operational challenges and prevent disruptions.

• Managed raw material inventory levels along production lines to ensure sufficient supply while minimizing excess inventory.

• Optimized workflow across multiple production lines while maintaining strict quality and accuracy standards.

• Addressed employee concerns and resolved workplace conflicts to maintain a productive and positive team environment.

• Created detailed reports outlining production progress, productivity levels, and operational status for leadership review.

• Identified and resolved production issues through effective troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• Organized production records, operational paperwork, and reporting documentation to support accurate data management.

• Developed spreadsheets and visual tracking tools to simplify data analysis and operational reporting.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting

Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA

Skills

  • ERP / MRP Systems
  • Microsoft Excel & Data Analysis
  • Production Planning Systems
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • NAV Systems
  • SAP Systems
  • Manufacturing Operations Leadership
  • Master Production Scheduling
  • Capacity Planning & Forecasting
  • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
  • Inventory & Materials Management
  • Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
  • Project Management
  • Production Workflow Optimization

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

Cherokee Fabrication
04.2019 - Current

Line Coordinator

Kysor Warren
10.2013 - 04.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting

Columbus Technical College
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