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Chen-Pan Cheng

Rockwall,TX

Summary

Adept at driving continuous improvement and quality control, I elevated production standards at Norkol Converting, significantly reducing equipment downtime. My expertise in operations management and fostering team collaboration led to enhanced procurement strategies at GSSI, achieving cost-effective supplier contracts. My leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and mentoring teams towards achieving organizational goals.

Knowledgeable manager skilled in optimizing production workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of managing teams to achieve consistent output and quality standards. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Norkol Converting
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning, scheduling routine checkups, and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and training to employees on best practices in manufacturing operations.

VP of Procurement

GSSI
10.2012 - 06.2020
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Implemented risk management strategies within the supply chain process to mitigate potential disruptions from external factors such as fluctuating markets or natural disasters.
  • Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

SJSU
San Jose, CA
05-1998

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Worker training
  • Equipment operation
  • Staff management
  • Process improvement
  • Operations management
  • Cost control

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Norkol Converting
03.2022 - 11.2024

VP of Procurement

GSSI
10.2012 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

SJSU
Chen-Pan Cheng