Jason Kast
Ionia,NY
Summary
Strategic Production Planner with nearly two decades of experience in optimizing production and supply chain efficiency. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet production deadlines through effective schedule management, inventory control, and resource allocation. Known for fostering collaborative relationships to drive informed problem-solving. Adept at leveraging diverse perspectives to identify efficient solutions and ensure mutual success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Production Planner
Southco
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on booked and forecasted sales, revenue goals, material lead-time/availability, and production capacity.
- Optimizing inventory through strategic adjustments to materials parameters, e.g. modifying lot sizes and days supply, reducing machine setup times, and ensuring consistent maintenance of minimum effective inventory levels.
- Build custom reports in Microsoft Excel using business information systems and SAP to track processes, production status, and past-due orders.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure production plans are in line with customer requirements.
- Provided guidance and support to the production planning team as an SAP subject matter expert.
Senior Production Planner
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. SATCOM Division
11.2012 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained a master ship schedule by reviewing contracts and planning production, taking into account material lead time / availability, and production capacity.
- Developed and executed database queries to extract and organize key data from ERP databases. Provided feedback on material availability and lead times to sales and marketing. Oversaw year-end physical inventory.
- Streamlined inventory control by coordinating with material handlers, investigating discrepancies, and managing material purge and rework for revision changes.
- Collaborated with manufacturing engineers to review and flatten BOMs, optimizing production efficiency by identifying key-level sub-assemblies.
Small Business Liaison Officer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
04.2013 - 01.2020
- Ensured compliance with SBA subcontracting guidelines and maximized utilization of small-disadvantaged businesses.
- Engaged in Small Business Outreach initiatives to discover potential SDB subcontracting opportunities .
- Train purchasing staff on SBA guidelines. Identify and follow up on SDB subcontracting opportunities.
- Develop and submit small business subcontracting plans for prospective Prime contract.
Buyer / Planner
Acro Industries
01.2005 - 11.2012
- Employed MRP forecast and business software for effective production planning and purchasing of product while adhering to quoted volume, price, and lead-time.
- Monitored and tracked strategic customer on-time delivery, suggested improvements for lead time and manufacturing processes.
- Effectively communicated current production status to internal and external customers as Customer Service Liaison.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY12.2019
Skills
- Materials Requirement Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Capacity Planning
- ERP System Experience
- Data Analysis / Custom report development
- Inventory management proficiency
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
American Red Cross
First Aid
CPR
AED
Certified Interior Firefighter
Volunteer, Ionia Vol. Fire Co. 2011-present
· Interior Firefighter
· Captain 2013, 2014
· Asst. Chief 2015
· Member, Board of Directors
2013-2016
Hobbies
Enthusiastic Musician and Gardener
Timeline
Senior Production Planner
Southco
01.2022 - Current
Small Business Liaison Officer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
04.2013 - 01.2020
Senior Production Planner
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. SATCOM Division
11.2012 - 01.2022
Buyer / Planner
Acro Industries
01.2005 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College