CARL SCHEPERS
ST Engineering
Forest Hill,MD
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
I’m an experienced professional with over 25 years of expertise in supply chain processes and a deep understanding of product knowledge, I excel at managing complex operations and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. I am a skilled problem solver and multitasker, able to prioritize and plan effectively to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. I am adept at leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals. Proven ability to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce operational costs. Prioritize team collaboration and adapt to changing demands, ensuring reliable performance.
Work History
Production Control Material Manager
7 Months- Analyzed MRP data to resolve material constraints and improve planning accuracy.
- Coordinated procurement activities with sourcing team to prevent shortages and support on-time deliveries.
- Coordinated procurement activities with suppliers to prevent shortages and support on-time deliveries.
- Standardized inventory control procedures to reduce discrepancies and strengthen stock visibility.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled productions runs.
Production Control Coordinator
1 Year 7 Months- Control production priorities of materials and resources to maximize machine utilization.
- Controlled production priorities to streamline material flow and enhance efficiency. of materials and resources to maximize machine utilization.
- Maintained status reports of production parts and assemblies, tracking quantities and start/completion dates.
- Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Tooling and Quality Control to facilitate the manufacture and flow of product.
- Reviewed schedule status to ensure delivery requirements were met and implemented corrective measures.
- Instruct subordinate personnel on the movement of product throughout the facility.
- Optimized inventory position to maintain balance between supply and demand. (both WIP and finished goods).
Production Manager
6 Months- Submitted execution and progress reports to upper management, ensuring alignment on production status and project milestones.
- Set daily, weekly and monthly targets to achieve set goals.
- Carried out quality control process and ensured quality standards.
- Maintained inventory levels to meet production requirements.
- Carried out quality control process and insured quality standards.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to support uninterrupted production processes.
- Handled all aspects of performance management and delivered constructive feedback.
- Managed performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to enhance team development.
Supply chain Analyst – Customer Service
5 Years 8 Months- Managed order entry and addressed process defects to enhance customer purchase order fulfillment.
- Monitor cross-functional operations to ensure timely delivery of product to customers.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through management of inquiries / complaints, tracking shipments, and proactively communicating with customers to gauge satisfaction with our service.
- Analyzed customer and logistics data to assess service performance, providing updates to Account Managers and CS Manager on order status and service challenges.
- Developed and presented continuous improvement ideas and analyses to enhance service and optimize order management and logistics.
Production Scheduler
4 Years 7 Months- Created master production schedule for use in material capacity and financial planning.
- Conferred with department leaders to evaluate production processes and identify necessary changes to achieve objectives.
- Prepared and distributed production schedules to keep the teams on the same page.
- Used forecasts to plan production commitments and timetables for business units specific to programs.
- Coordinated materials and staffing based on forecasted workloads, ensuring alignment with manufacturing team.
- Developed master production schedule to optimize material capacity and support financial planning.
Distribution Supervisor
6 Years 1 Month- Oversaw warehouse operations by managing shipping and receiving resources.
- Coordinated employee schedules by balancing staffing requirements, work hours, and vacations.
- Balanced staffing requirements, work hours and vacations to coordinate employee schedules.
- Led regular meetings to communicate updates and foster continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
- Communicated information and updates via regular meeting to continuously improve warehouse operations.
- Utilized critical thinking to resolve complex problems and escalated serious concerns to ensure timely resolution.
Distribution Coordinator
3 YearsOrder Selector
2 YearsEducation
High School diploma
- Business Course on line
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word
Excel) and SAP
Strong attention to detail and accuracy of data input.
Adaptable to changing customer demands and urgencies.
Ability to identify and resolve issues.
Develop and maintain strong working relationship with customers and team members.
Ability to work independently and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Dependable
self-motivated
reliable team player with the ability to learn quickly.
Planning and development to streamline supply chain process.
Team leader abilities.
Supply chain optimization
Warehouse management
Materials management
Team leadership
Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Six sigma certification
- Leadership certification
- APICS courses
Timeline
Production Control Material Manager
ST Engineering
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
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ST Engineering
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
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01.2018 - 09.2023Read More
Production Scheduler
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06.2013 - 01.2018Read More
Distribution Supervisor
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05.2007 - 06.2013Read More
Distribution Coordinator
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01.2004 - 01.2007Read More
Order Selector
McCormick and Company Belcamp Distribution Warehouse
01.2002 - 01.2004Read More
Strayer University
from Business Course on line
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High School diploma
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