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GREG ARTHURS

Athens,Alabama

Summary

Results-driven Production Planner with a proven track record in optimizing production operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Exceptional skills in developing precise production schedules, driving operational excellence, managing inventory levels, and coordinating logistics seamlessly. Experienced in navigating complex production timelines to align with sales forecasts and effectively meet customer order deadlines. Committed to maintaining detailed records to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic solutions that elevate overall performance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner

HDT Global
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed production schedules to optimize workflow and meet customer demand.
  • Analyzed inventory levels to ensure timely procurement of materials.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced lead times and increased throughput.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
  • Worked with engineering, production, and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.

SENIOR LEAD

ABVS, HDT GLOBAL, HUNTER DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES
08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Knowledgeable in SAP and Kronos
  • Directly over sees 32 employees on 2 different production lines.
  • Familiar with all production cells in value stream.
  • Works closely with Senior Leads and Lead hands to support value streams. Covers 2 plants on weekend crews for absent supervisor.
  • Reports directly to Supervisor and Operations Manager within the ABVS
  • Deals with daily production schedules, overtime and discipline of employees
  • I work with company policies set within the infrastructure of the company
  • Support and adjust all workloads to maintain production and shipping schedules
  • I look for and help establish continuous improvements to reduce waste, increase production and help maintain shipping schedules.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

SUPERVISOR OF OPERATIONS

ICI: INSTITUTIONAL CASEWORK INC
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Ensuring product is built to customer specifications for on time customer delivery
  • Attend daily meetings to discuss flow of production and to ensure quality of products for on time customer delivery
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company policies.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced operational delays.
  • Responsible for customer service, quality issue or concerns within specific jobs
  • Responsible for invoicing jobs to corporate once jobs were completed through production and are ready to ship, so the customer could be sent an invoice
  • Attended company workshops for continuous improvement
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient workflow
  • Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing excess materials
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate logistics and meet customer delivery expectations
  • Handles all shipping of manufactured product from 2 different locations while coordinating all vendors to ship accordingly to jobsites.
  • Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.

DEMOLITON SUPERVISOR

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Supervised demolition projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Coordinated scheduling of crews and equipment to optimize workflow efficiency on job sites.
  • Trained and mentored staff in safe demolition practices and equipment operation.
  • Collected, removed and disposed of debris in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained accordance with safety protocols to protect team members and other personnel.
  • Directed work scheduling, task delegation and job completion.

PRESS OPERATOR

LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Operated and maintained high-speed printing presses to ensure quality production standards.
  • Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Documented production data accurately, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.

LEAD HAND

GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
05.1999 - 06.2011
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Established clear expectations for performance standards within the team encouraging accountability among all members.
  • Proactively identified areas for improvement in existing procedures leading initiatives aimed at optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Mentored and trained team members on equipment handling and operational procedures.

Education

Certificate - Leadership And Supervision Training

The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN

ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA -

WEST TENNESSEE BUSINESS COLLEGE
Jackson, TN
05.1992

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Business

GLEASON HIGH SCHOOL
05.1991

Skills

  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Proficient in lean processes
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Resource capacity planning
  • Effective team communication
  • Team collaborations
  • Efficient production scheduling
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Production Planner

HDT Global
07.2024 - Current

SENIOR LEAD

ABVS, HDT GLOBAL, HUNTER DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES
08.2020 - 06.2024

SUPERVISOR OF OPERATIONS

ICI: INSTITUTIONAL CASEWORK INC
01.2016 - 08.2020

DEMOLITON SUPERVISOR

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
05.2015 - 01.2016

PRESS OPERATOR

LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS
09.2012 - 05.2015

LEAD HAND

GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
05.1999 - 06.2011

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Business

GLEASON HIGH SCHOOL

Certificate - Leadership And Supervision Training

The University of Tennessee - Martin

ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA -

WEST TENNESSEE BUSINESS COLLEGE

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