Production/Scheduling Manager with extensive experience at Truck Hero/Husky Liners, recognized for maintaining planned inventory levels meeting due dates, customer service requirements and promoting continuous improvement initiatives that boosted productivity and reduced waste. Proficient in ERP systems and materials management, I foster teamwork and communication, ensuring efficient production processes and inventory accuracy.
-Developed comprehensive schedules for multiple product lines, ensuring optimal utilization of manufacturing capacities.
-Reduced lead times for customer orders through effective planning and prioritization of production tasks.
-Assisted in inventory management, balancing raw material levels with production requirements to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
-Collaborated closely with production supervisors to address any concerns related to product specifications or process deviations that could impact deliverables timelines.
-Managed relationships with key suppliers to secure timely deliveries of materials needed for uninterrupted production operations.
-Directed employee engagement initiatives that contributed to a high-performing work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
-Assessed production processes for potential bottlenecks, implementing changes as needed to ensure smooth workflow across all departments.
-Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, leading to increased productivity and reduced waste levels.
-Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring a skilled workforce committed to quality standards.
-Implemented data-driven decision-making processes within the department, allowing for more accurate performance tracking and informed strategic planning.
-Streamlined resource allocation processes, resulting in higher productivity levels across departments.
-Created and monitored production schedules from start to finish.
-Mentored junior schedulers in best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
-Coordinated and prepared for new product launches, planned bills of material to plan finished products and reviewed customer-driven demands to determine product plans and master schedule requirements.
-ERP systems
-Materials management
-Production control
-Demand forecasting
-Supply chain coordination
-Verbal and written communication
-Troubleshooting skills