Jason Gibson
Canton
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Specialist with a proven track record at Marimba Auto, adept in project management and negotiation. Spearheaded shipping operations, achieving significant reductions in material shortages impact. Expertise in continuous improvement and team leadership drives operational excellence and enhances productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Marimba Auto
Canton
01.2023 - Current
- Directed and scheduled shipping operations for Tier 2 auto supplier
- Coordinated with production team on preparing jobs for shipment
- Collaborated with customers to mitigate impacts of material shortages
- Other duties included tracking tariffs, negotiating shipping charges with carriers, inventory management, and scheduling production jobs
Production Supervisor
Georgia Pacific
Milan
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Directing union employees in off shift production work in a corrugated manufacturing facility with machines including a corrugator, flexo folder-printers and die cut printers through MBM principles
- Responsible for scheduling changes and resource allocation during shift, implementing responses to QC concerns and fully coordinating with other members of management including sales, shipping and maintenance
Production Supervisor
Aunt Millie’s Bakery
Plymouth
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed employees in high volume bread production operations including ingredient mixing, cutting dough, panning, baking and packaging
- Used SAP version of ERP to plan production schedules and manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods
- Created process maps and work instructions for sponge and dough mixing operations that led to changes at a plant level in job operational processes
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
Flat Rock
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed union employees in line production in the final, chassis department
- Team comprised of 40 employees including 4 hourly team leaders
- Devised and implemented a rebalance of jobs in unit that resulted in an 11% decrease in line stops in the first 2 months after changes were made
Production Supervisor
Mastronardi Produce
Livonia
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed employees in production/packaging unit of a produce DC
- Motored GMP, quality and safety
- The company’s high usage of day-labor required constant teaching/training
- Worked with scheduling and inventory management department to ensure that every customer order was fulfilled
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Canton
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed 100+ employees and 10+ hourly supervisors in an $70 million supercenter
- Primarily responsible for front-end and back-room operations
- Responsible for managing lay-away program each Christmas season
Backroom Zone Supervisor
Walmart
Southgate
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Directed 20+ employees in backroom operations including receiving, claims and inventory management for a new $50 million supercenter
Education
Master’s of Science - Supply chain management
Michigan State Univ
04.2019
Bachelor’s of arts - Political science major and economics minor
University of Michigan-Dearborn
04.2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Negotiation
- Teaching and training
- Change management
- Mentorship
- SAP
Certification
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS, 01/01/24
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Marimba Auto
01.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Georgia Pacific
01.2021 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor
Aunt Millie’s Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2021
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
Production Supervisor
Mastronardi Produce
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2012 - 01.2014
Backroom Zone Supervisor
Walmart
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master’s of Science - Supply chain management
Michigan State Univ
Bachelor’s of arts - Political science major and economics minor
University of Michigan-Dearborn