John Laughlin, MBA

• Direct Plant Planning apparatus to deliver work to multiple production departments for company employing 200+ people.
• Ensure labor and materials are available to meet customer schedules.
• Continual focus to improving processes that drive on-time performance.
• Coach staff members to develop long-term career goals. Search for internal opportunities for staff to maintain a positive career trajectory.
• Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands and improving staff skills.
• Interview applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.

MASTER SCHEDULER/ERP COORDINATOR

• Team with Director of Operations to schedule fast paced, multiple shift manufacturing floor.
• In-House expert with JobBoss ERP System.
• Installed and trained staff in the use of system integrated floor kiosks to move from a paper based to a real time, online, inventory, scheduling and work order platform.
• Create SOPs and training manuals for use of ERP system.
• Manage work flow and labor planning for 25 tradesmen and general laborers.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

• Managed all aspects of the production operation.
• Insure appropriate staffing levels, both for high and low demand periods.
• Provided staff with tools and resources for maximum effectiveness.
• Provided training and motivation to foster a productive attitude.
• Ensured compliance to workplace and general safety rules.
• Responsible for disciplinary action per company policy when required.
• Managed and maintained 2 production facilities and 3 warehouses.
• Implemented effective labor measurement by defining activities and simplifying procedures to produce useful scheduling and performance data sets.
• Researched, advised and initiated major upgrades to accounting system.
• Implemented improvements in workflow and information flow.
• Upon exemplary performance as a consultant, accepted a full-time, regular position.