ERIC PIERCE
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Highly adept Production Scheduler with proven experience in industrial production planning and operations management. I have much experience in multiple ERP systems. NetSuite, IFS and INfor Visual. I do possess strong abilities in streamlining processes, improving operational efficiencies, and minimizing downtime. Demonstrated skills in coordinating resources, managing schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of finished goods. Contributed to significant improvements in production efficiency and cost reduction in previous roles. Increased domestic production at Spyderco by 900per cent over 13 years.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Spyderco
Golden, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
Production Scheduling Manager
Spyderco Inc.
Golden, Colorado
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated and directed extensive logistical activities for complete product life cycles, involving acquisition to final disposal.
- Negotiated with suppliers to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Created risk management strategies for supply continuity during emergencies.
- Developed and executed material flow management systems to ensure production requirements were met.
- Suggested acquisition of advanced technologies including automated systems.
- Oversaw project implementation to maintain adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing
- Assumed a Core Team Roster role in an ERP Implementation from Infor VISUAL to Oracle NetSuite + Advanced Manufacturing
- Implemented the current ERP system, VISUAL, in 2013
- This implementation drove the US factory to see a 500per cent increase under 10 years, with a predictable 10per cent growth yer-over-year
Production Scheduling
Spyderco Inc.
Golden, Colorado
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked
- Read, create and distribute, throughput charts, KPI(s)
- Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services
- Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results
- Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads
- Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas
- Work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
Inventory Control
Spyderco Inc.
Golden, Colorado
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
- Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Inventory Control Program in conjunction with implementing Infor VISUAL ERP system
Skills
- The Toyota Way - 14 Principles
- Lean Manufacturing TPS
- 6S
- Production Scheduling
- ERP Implementation
- Production data analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Strategic planning
- Manufacturing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Inventory coordination
- Purchasing
- KPI tracking
- Cost accounting
- Strong leadership
- Operations management
- Testing and validation
- Resource planning
- NetSuite implementation
- Netsuite ERP
- NetSuite familiarity
Affiliations
- Trail Running
- MTN Biking
Timeline
Production Manager
Spyderco
08.2023 - Current
Production Scheduling Manager
Spyderco Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2023
Production Scheduling
Spyderco Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2021
Inventory Control
Spyderco Inc.
01.2013 - 03.2015
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