Herbert Wright
Elmira,NY
Summary
Directed efforts to improve production workflows, promoting agility and responsiveness within the manufacturing team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Value Stream Manager
Kennedy Valve
Elmira, NY
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Analyzed value stream processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows and enhance product quality.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to streamline operations and reduce lead times.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced operational efficiencies across departments.
Foundry Planning Supervisor
Kennedy Valve
Elmira, NY
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production planning and scheduling processes.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency across departments.
- Facilitated training programs for staff, enhancing skills and knowledge in planning methodologies.
- Analyzed data trends to forecast demand, ensuring alignment with inventory management strategies.
Value Stream Leader
Hardinge, Inc
Elmira, NY
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Attention to and management of, the health and welfare of the employees to ensure a safe work environment. Taking action to assess and address unsafe workspaces or practices and own the solution.
- Maintain payroll and attendance records for all assigned employees.
- Assign work, allocate resources, and delegate tasks to ensure the department is meeting its deliverables.
- Lead employees and coordinate work assignments based on production requirements, creating two-way accountability between Supervisor and Supervised. Set and coach production targets while also identifying and addressing those things that challenge employees hitting those targets.
- Evaluate the performance of employees to determine training needs.
- Coordinate employee training and encourage employee development for flexibility in meeting our production demands.
- Manage production schedules including making reschedule decisions based on dynamic shop conditions.
- Collaborate with other Production Supervisors and Operations Managers for continued efficient and effective manufacturing processes and solving of problems.
- Implement and manage any engineering changes to production standards.
- Ensure accountability by issuing coaching or discipline for failure to adhere to Hardinge Inc. policies.
- Provide periodic (3-4 times per calendar year) weekend coverage to support overtime needs of the operation.
Team Leader/Supervisor
Corning, Inc
Corning, NY
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensure safety of employees and process equipment
- Daily leadership to meet manufacturing schedules and deadlines
- Prioritize workload and meet demand to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
- Assign specific tasks, provide direction, and check work
- Interactive cooperatively with other departments as needed
Supervisor
CVS Distribution Center
Chemung, NY
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assist in the planning and coordination of daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and shipping merchandise.
- Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, training, and scheduling employees to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained.
- Coach employees on proper safety procedures and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
- Oversee inventory management to maintain accuracy and timely processing of orders.
- Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment that meets company standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with other departments to achieve company-wide objectives and goals.
Production Supervisor
Pladis Global
Horseheads, NY
03.2009 - 09.2021
- Supervision of production lines, Wrapping Operators, Line Leads for FDA regulated environment
- Development & Implementation for work cell improvements
- Attainment of Quality metrics & reporting performance data for business unit
- Implementation of Lean Manufacturing & safe work environments
Interim Production Manager
Pladis Global
Mohton, PA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Drive 4 hours to Plant and stay in hotel Monday through Friday to support Production as well as all other Departments
- Responsible for the hiring process as well as the final termination process.
- Responsible for conducting daily meetings twice a day with all Managers on site and would be shared via Skype to the other plants. This was updates to all progress from the night before as today
- Responsible for implementing the Safety Program
- Responsible for building the Morale of a Struggle Stressful environment
Customer Service Coordinator
TJ Maxx
Horseheads, NY
04.2008 - 03.2009
- Customer Service Coordinator
- Attaining quality service, planning & Reporting of individual shifts
- Assist with planning and development of labor needs and safety stock
- Continuous improvement of production and lean sales practices
Shift Supervisor
Wendy’s
Horseheads, NY
10.2007 - 01.2009
- Open/ Close of business day operations, including bank deposits
- Attain quality of food production
- Mentor/ Train new team members on daily business functions & safety
Machine Operator
Evolution Edges
Horseheads, NY
12.2005 - 07.2007
- Running CNC machine
- Use of drill press for snow blades
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Business
Empire State college
Corning, NY5 2026
GED - undefined
White Plains, NY1 1995
Skills
- Sign Language
- Heavy Machines CNC, Drill Press, Speed Wrappers, Enrobing Machine
Timeline
Value Stream Manager
Kennedy Valve
11.2025 - 04.2026
Foundry Planning Supervisor
Kennedy Valve
03.2025 - 11.2025
Value Stream Leader
Hardinge, Inc
03.2023 - 07.2024
Team Leader/Supervisor
Corning, Inc
03.2022 - 03.2023
Supervisor
CVS Distribution Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
Interim Production Manager
Pladis Global
09.2018 - 08.2019
Production Supervisor
Pladis Global
03.2009 - 09.2021
Customer Service Coordinator
TJ Maxx
04.2008 - 03.2009
Shift Supervisor
Wendy’s
10.2007 - 01.2009
Machine Operator
Evolution Edges
12.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor’s degree - Business
Empire State college