James Perry
Holtsville
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs. Working from the entry level employee to overseeing the operational success of a facility thru communication, safety, and a relentlessness to succeed. Extensive experience in Operations, Production, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment & Inventory control. Very dedicated professional with the ability to gain the respect and cooperation of clients, management and co-workers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager: Operations, Logistics, Production
WestRock
08.2014 - 12.2024
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inventory management.
- Streamlined supply chain management, resulting in reduced lead times and cost savings.
- Developed standard operating procedures for consistent results across the organization.
Machine Operator
Thermofisher
06.2011 - 07.2016
- Accurately rolled and recorded labels to be shipped to domestic and foreign clients
- Efficiently followed strict SOPS and FDA guidelines for operating manufacturing equipment for clinical drug trial labels
- Implemented multiple processes to help decrease set up times and help machine run more efficiently as well as increasing the quality of product being manufactured.
- Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
- Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
- Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems
Education
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Suny Suffolk
Bohemia, NY01.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Operation Excellence
- Manufacturing Processes
- Operations management
- Quality Control
- Staff development
- Product Inventory control
- OSHA Health and Safety Regulations
- Distribution of Goods
- Staff training
- Complex problem solving
- Root cause analysis
- Effective Multitasking
- Deadline Compliance
- Excellent Communication
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 08/23, Present
Timeline
Manager: Operations, Logistics, Production
WestRock
08.2014 - 12.2024
Machine Operator
Thermofisher
06.2011 - 07.2016
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Suny Suffolk