DALE EDWARDS

• Create an optimized weekly factory schedule utilizing Blue Yonder (JDA), SAP and APO in collaboration with Operations Planning, Plant Logistics, R&D and Manufacturing departments.

• Manage the weekly planning board in APO and SAP creating optimized schedules and advising other departments schedule allowances and constraints.

• Using BY, manage the production calendar by updating maintenance events, production shut-downs, resource availability and miscellaneous events to appropriately reflect available line hours for Operations Planning.

• Make schedule adjustments in APO and SAP based on changing conditions within the manufacturing pipeline and daily requirements.

• Work closely with Manufacturing to develop an extensive familiarity with the company’s workforce and equipment capabilities, productivity trends and constraints.

• Utilizing SAP, Microsoft Excel and Tesi Square plan and order weekly call off items needed for production, as well as ancillary machine restock items.

• Escalate weekly production capacity and schedule constraints to the Plant Logistics Manager and Operations Planner.

• Track OTIF against select Suppliers and report to the Procurement team on a quarterly basis.

• Work closely with the Inventory Controls Specialist to ensure continuity of the production schedule by escalating at risk packaging and raw materials.

• Support Manufacturing with product sequencing, staffing resource allocation and plant optimization projects.

• Work closely with Operations Planner to confirm requirements and react quickly to any new needs of the business.

• Work with Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing teams to implement lean processes.

• Lend factory and planning expertise to support new product launches.

• Prepare Manufacturing and Logistics Planning KPIs and other reports as needed and required.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

• Created positive work environment to meet company, state and federal employment guidelines
• Communicated openly with employees and fellow managers, addressing issues head-on to prevent escalation
• Maintained high performance levels by successfully training, monitoring and motivating shift employees
• Assessed team performance to encourage productivity
• Reviewed operations regularly to identify and capitalize on opportunities to eliminate waste
• Built strong, resilient team by identifying and onboarding highly qualified candidates for key positions.

• Optimize the use of resources on the factory floor to meet the targets of safety, quality, efficiency, GMPs, organic certification and behaviors on shift
• Provide technical assistance and help out on the floor as required to make sure operations run smoothly
• Work closely with your Operations Shift Manager to ensure people matters are being dealt with, engagement improves on shift, and the overall business objectives are met
• Plan ahead: work with other Manufacturing Supervisors, production planning and maintenance to anticipate and prepare for changeovers, make sure the packaging machines never run out of coffee and that the production schedule is followed
• Apply Continuous Improvement methods to make sure the factory performs better every day.

• Created positive work environment to meet company, state and federal employment guidelines
• Communicated openly with employees and fellow managers, addressing issues head-on to prevent escalation
• Maintained high performance levels by successfully training, monitoring and motivating shift employees
• Assessed team performance to encourage productivity
• Reviewed operations regularly to identify and capitalize on opportunities to eliminate waste
• Built strong, resilient team by identifying and onboarding highly qualified candidates for key positions.

• Lead projects aimed at improving the safety, quality, and productivity of utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods
• Project will require cross departmental collaboration with all departments and will have regular interaction with executive management
• Develop processes that will improve quality, increase throughput/productivity, and improve key business metrics such as cycle time and time attainment
• Eliminating waste throughout the workplace creating a safe and more efficient environment
• Develop control systems that help in analysis of costs and planning of finances
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of manpower and equipment.

• Evaluated employee training progress and assessed need for supplemental training or certifications
• Coordinated and scheduled training classes
• Tracked and measured personnel development results to promote high levels of return on investment
• Designed and conducted post-training evaluations and assessments of performance toward training objectives
• Created standard and specialized training based on organizational needs
• Analyzed employee performance to identify training requirements and develop suitable learning plans
• Coordinated personnel replacements, job shadowing opportunities and internships.