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Denard McNeal

Summary

Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilot Plant Production Planner

Cabot Microelectronics Corp/CMC Materials/Entegris
05.2015 - Current
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
  • Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Inter Organization transfers
  • Liaison between customer service/shipping department.
  • Customer Order allocations
  • Research and Development contact for NPI
  • Basic Navigation of SAP/MRP


Pilot Plant Lead Associate

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
02.2002 - 05.2015
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Served as backup Pilot Plant Production Planner
  • Operate standard unit functions (mixers, pumps, filters)
  • Identify and assist in the resolution process of OOC conditions
  • Conduct routine physical property measurements and chemical test
  • Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.

Pilot Plant Technician

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
11.1998 - 02.2002
  • Execute routine, sequential tasks using detailed work instructions
  • Running routine physical property measurements and chemical tests
  • Operation of standard unit functions (mixers, pumps, filters, etc.)
  • Timely and accurate documentation of results
  • Identification and communication of equipment problems and issues as well as concerns or continuous improvement ideas.

Production Associate

Cabot Microelectronics
06.1997 - 11.1998
  • Blender/Batch preparation
  • Worked in Shipping and Receiving
  • QC/ Blender analysis
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Accounting

Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, IL
07.1995

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Raw Materials
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Team Communication
  • Maintain Inventory
  • Oracle NetSuite Manufacturing
  • SQL

Timeline

Pilot Plant Production Planner

Cabot Microelectronics Corp/CMC Materials/Entegris
05.2015 - Current

Pilot Plant Lead Associate

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
02.2002 - 05.2015

Pilot Plant Technician

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
11.1998 - 02.2002

Production Associate

Cabot Microelectronics
06.1997 - 11.1998

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Accounting

Robert Morris University - Illinois
Denard McNeal