Darin Pickering
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Dynamic Plant Operations Manager with a proven track record at Armada Nutrition, excelling in operational excellence and team development. Spearheaded sustainability initiatives and optimized inventory management, enhancing forecasting accuracy and reducing stockouts. Skilled in production planning and fostering a culture of safety, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Hewn Custom Home Design
08.2021 - Current
- Provided effective management throughout the entire build process of new custom homes
- Coordinated sub-trades, construction management partners, sales, and homeowners
- Managed project plans that aligned with scope, time, cost, quality, and resources
- Identified and mitigated risks to project(s), proactively manage and escalate as required
- Been able to redline project schedules, budgets and blue prints
Plant Operations Manager
Armada Nutrition
06.2014 - 03.2021
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at the facility
- Optimized inventory management practices resulting in accurate forecasting of material requirements, eliminating stockouts or overstock situations.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of raw materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the plant, promoting energy conservation, waste reduction, and responsible use of resources.
Packaging & Manufacturing Manager
Cardinal Health Pharmaceutical
04.2004 - 09.2014
- Management of Sterile Fill and Packaging Operations
- Management of 30-40 team members
- Collaborations with FDA and EMEA agencies
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager
Oso Bio Pharmaceutical
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Management of Sterile Filling Operations
- Led in process improvements (5s, Kaizen, and Lean Six-Sigma)
- Team member management, evaluations and reviews
Construction Worker
Morrical Custom Home Builders
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Consulted with customers on project design to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Administration
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-1997
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Operational excellence
- Safety management
- Production planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Team building and development
- Project management
Timeline
Project Manager
Hewn Custom Home Design
08.2021 - Current
Plant Operations Manager
Armada Nutrition
06.2014 - 03.2021
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager
Oso Bio Pharmaceutical
04.2012 - 03.2014
Packaging & Manufacturing Manager
Cardinal Health Pharmaceutical
04.2004 - 09.2014
Construction Worker
Morrical Custom Home Builders
01.1997 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Administration
Olivet Nazarene University
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