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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Gavin Lolar

Norwich

Summary

Results driven, dynamic leader with a proven record of commitment and success in demanding industries with discerning clientele. A former Non-Commissioned Officer turned Operations driver, I love building qualified, successful teams and improving Production capability through lean processes and continuous improvement. My experience in the supply chain has only improved my capability to lead complex teams and tackle issues beyond the production floor, and I am looking for an organization that can utilize my disciplined and multi-capable approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement & Planning Manager

BrightPet Nutrition Group
03.2025 - Current
  • Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Planned resources, conducted costing activities, and managed bid and proposal phases.
  • Verified overall customer plans to achieve sales and operations objectives.
  • Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules.
  • Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
  • Oversaw inventory replenishment strategies and processes for programs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Senior Buyer / Production Manager

Golden Artist Colors
12.2022 - 03.2025
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Led Six Sigma projects to streamline processes.
  • Incorporated Lean and Six Sigma concepts and initiatives to gain competitive advantage.

Enlisted Leader

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2016 - 12.2022
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Provided strategic plan for over 60 Enlisted Personnel, in Aircraft Maintenance Section

Education

Otselic Valley Jr. Sr. High School
South Otselic, NY

Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Demand forecasting
  • Issue resolution
  • Project management
  • Computer skills
  • Hiring and training
  • Program development
  • Data analysis
  • Quality control
  • MS office

Accomplishments

  • Implemented Lean processes, reducing training timeline from 36 weeks to 6 weeks ~83% Reduction.
  • Key Stakeholder/Mentor for key CI project enabling ~500k savings through optimizing workflow.
  • Developed key team of 15 operators and total team of 40+ manufacturing staff, to ensure compliance with all GMP's and production guidance
  • Reduced rework by 23% through implementation and strict adherence to RCA framework in line with Toyota manufacturing methodologies

Certification

  • Training Within Industry (TWI)
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • HACCP
  • Supplier Preventative Controls for Food

Interests

  • Reading - Currently Reading Simon Sinek "Find your Why"
  • Hiking - Local trails, finger lakes trails
  • Fatherhood - Two daughters

Timeline

Procurement & Planning Manager

BrightPet Nutrition Group
03.2025 - Current

Senior Buyer / Production Manager

Golden Artist Colors
12.2022 - 03.2025

Enlisted Leader

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2016 - 12.2022

Otselic Valley Jr. Sr. High School

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