Donald Pontious
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
My name is Donald Pontious, and I am seeking to further my career in manufacturing. Primarily my career focus has been in production planning, scheduling, purchasing, procurement management, production management, contract administration, logistics, supply chain, as well as employee health and safety. All of these functions have been performed in the food, automotive, electronics manufacturing, construction, and petrochemical industries. My overall work experience of over 30 years has given me a multitude of skills covering contract management, production planning and scheduling, logistics and supply chain management of all kinds, purchasing, shipping, receiving, EH&S, insurance, and accounting. Along with my strong skills in these areas, I offer significant business experience of over three decades, in addition to having helped to start and grow two small, independent businesses. In short, I have much accumulated knowledge behind me. I offer myself as a person with many years of practical, hands-on experience coupled with a willingness and a dynamic ability to learn, grow, and excel.
Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
SR Technologies
10.2020 - Current
- Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets
- Appointing labor and purchasing stock toward the smooth running of the production process.
- Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
- Updating the Production Manager on the status of projects.
- Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
- Reporting to the Production Manager.
- Resolving labor disputes, where requested.
- Preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and hiring laborers.
- Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
- Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
- A Blue Halo Company
- Boosted productivity by 150% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.
Owner
RKN Consulting
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Consulting on and managing of social media, web site, and associated business presence on the internet.
- Met semi-weekly with clients to review all pending and recently updated changes to social media, web sites, and other direct media and ensured client needs were being met.
- Managed overall workload resources as needed to maintain balance and workflow for all clients.
- Drove forward with consistent communications, updates, and weekly podcast production.
- Analyzed market trends to inform business strategies, driving client growth initiatives.
- Implemented project management tools to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration among teams.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Senior Production Planner
Leonardo DRS
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Based on the MPS driven demand, selected and sequenced available jobs to be run at specific workstations or machines.
- Met weekly with Contracts to review all pending and recently received demands and assigned planner responsibility to the appropriate individual.
- Managed overall workload and aligned resources as needed to maintain balance and workflow.
- Drove forward with consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC s and execution of contract requirements.
- Improved systems, functions, and daily operations creating more effectively met goals.
- Maintained manufacturing build plans on a daily basis.
- Maintained the run and set up times associated with each job / product / part.
- Created and maintained the expected completion schedule of each job.
- Reviewed the schedule and ensured the raw materials were available when needed to run according to the schedule.
- Created a forward-looking plan that drove Materials Planning to create purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support the production schedules.
- Ensured all outside services were planned and monitored.
- Consolidated the demand for efficient purchase requisition creation and execution.
- Highlighted critical parts and any issues, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS.
- Supported, communicated and defended the mission, values and culture of the company.
Master Planner
Interplex Sunbelt
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized bill of materials to initiate materials requests with Purchasing and Planned Orders for Manufacturing.
- Ensured proper follow up and ensured good communication with all purchasing commodities.
- Recommend formats, methods and techniques which were compatible with scope of work.
- Analyzed data to interpret trends and prepare reports, identified problems, recommend alternate plans of action.
- Used Microsoft Project to project trends, manage critical key points, and track progress of ongoing production against required contractual obligations.
- Actively monitored and reported procurement processes and progress against the client delivery schedule, and material requirements.
- Ensured an on time delivery of raw materials.
- Assisted in maintaining, and delivering all parts to client at end of project(s); organized shipments of goods, in conjunction with the shipping department, from the manufacturing floor.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Analyzed demand forecasts to ensure alignment with inventory levels and production capabilities.
- Implemented advanced planning tools, driving accuracy in supply chain management and decision-making.
Senior Planner
Aker Solutions
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Utilized engineering bill of materials to initiate materials requests with Purchasing and Planned Orders for Manufacturing.
- Ensured proper follow up and ensured good communication with all purchasing commodities.
- Recommend formats, methods and techniques which were compatible with scope of work.
- Created live Gantt Chart using Microsoft Project on corporate share point for all North American divisions to track critical delivery schedules, conduct daily production meetings, manage set backs, and identify potential risks and issues before they became critical failure points.
- Analyzed data to interpret trends and prepare reports, identified problems, recommend alternate plans of action.
- Actively monitored and reported on procurement processes and progress against the project schedule, budget, engineering, or material requirements.
- Reviewed engineering project designs for conformance with company standards and customer specifications.
- Ensured an on time delivery of purchased parts.
- Assisted in maintaining, and delivering all parts to client at end of project(s); organized shipments of goods with the shipping department from the manufacturing and assembly and test sites.
- Expedited Vendor Quality Notifications (VQN) when necessary.
- Ensured effective interfaces between all related associated departments, i.e. Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
- Ensured Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) are reviewed and requirements actioned in accordance with Production Plan and in a timely manner.
- Saved the company in labor and overtime, plus pulled in significant (multi-million dollar) early completion bonuses multiple times.
- Developed comprehensive project schedules utilizing advanced scheduling software to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to optimize project execution and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times for project deliverables significantly.
- Improved overall project success rates through meticulous attention to detail and thorough analysis of potential obstacles.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential challenges, recommending mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Logistics Manager
AFEC Commodities & Services
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Logistics management and office management on a contractual basis.
- Primarily responsible for logistics and exportation documentation.
- Financial management and general management of the office, staff, and owned properties.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
Purchasing Manager
Pita Pal Foods, LLP
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed and executed bulk commodity and small commodity purchasing for food manufacturing.
- Negotiated all pricing, contracts, and inbound logistics.
- Maintained constant contact with overseas suppliers to monitor inbound shipments of raw goods.
- Maintained on-call and availability to handle any issue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even on 'off days' or 'vacation days'.
- Purchased all small, or operationally necessary equipment and parts.
- Purchased, planned, and executed delivery of all materials, tools, and capital equipment needed for all projects and ongoing manufacturing processes.
- Used Microsoft Project to project trends, manage critical key points, and track progress of ongoing production against required contractual obligations.
- Managed all inventory control, inventory counting, cost accounting, and inventory replenishment.
- Created a solid and manageable inventory control system and implemented it within 90 days of start of employment.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Streamlined purchasing processes using ERP systems to enhance order accuracy and speed.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Logistics Coordinator
Adhesive Services Company
02.2005 - 03.2011
- Was responsible for personnel logistics and safety including assembling and dispatching construction and repair work crews nationwide.
- Edited and negotiated all contracts with all clients, revisions and finalization included.
- Maintained constant contact with in-field supervisors regarding personnel and material.
- Maintained on-call availability to handle any issue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even on 'off days' or 'vacation days'.
- Handled all employees’ health and safety training.
- Maintained all the company’s OSHA records.
- Carried on and improved upon the safety standards set by the company’s founder.
- Wrote, edited, and presented 99% of all the cost estimates and technical proposals to clients.
- Handled client contacts and dispatched field personnel for inspections, and crews or for field work.
- Handled all purchasing, planning, and delivery of all materials, tools, and equipment.
- Maintained a live schedule of ongoing contracts in Microsoft Project with Gant projections of timelines, including delivery of critical machinery, equipment, material, and personnel for turnkey and turnaround operations.
- Managed all inventory, including inventory counting, tool maintenance, cost accounting, and inventory replenishment.
- Processed payable invoices, receivables, commercial insurance, and project invoicing both monthly and final.
- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce delays.
- Developed shipping schedules to enhance delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed transportation costs to identify opportunities for budget savings and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in logistics management and compliance standards.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Faulkner University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Management expertise
- Finalization of contractual agreements
- Strategic acquisition management
- Lean production techniques
- Implementation of quality control processes
- SAP subject matter expert
- CostPoint expertise
- Proficient in AS400 operations
- Experience with MES and DMES
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Project management software proficiency
- Experience with Primavera P6
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager
SR Technologies
10.2020 - Current
Owner
RKN Consulting
06.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Production Planner
Leonardo DRS
03.2018 - 06.2019
Master Planner
Interplex Sunbelt
06.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Planner
Aker Solutions
09.2014 - 11.2016
Logistics Manager
AFEC Commodities & Services
05.2014 - 07.2014
Purchasing Manager
Pita Pal Foods, LLP
09.2012 - 10.2013
Logistics Coordinator
Adhesive Services Company
02.2005 - 03.2011
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Faulkner University