John Peterson
Hazlehurst,GA
Summary
Experienced Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning over 18 years. I demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Supervisor
Premium Peanut
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised 48 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in inventory management while fostering a positive work culture that promoted teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization with effective layout planning and storage organization.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff to maintain high productivity levels, ensuring proper training and adherence to company policies.
- Collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot and resolve issues with inventory management software, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Implemented cycle counting program, improving inventory record accuracy and reducing need for extensive annual counts.
- Mentored junior inventory staff, sharing expertise and promoting professional development within team.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols in warehouse, significantly decreasing workplace accidents.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Led and supervised inventory team, conducting training and setting appropriate schedules.
- Reduced waste and optimized storage space by reorganizing warehouse layout.
- Improved employee training, focusing on inventory control procedures which resulted in more knowledgeable and efficient team.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement among staff, encouraging suggestions for process enhancements that led to operational efficiencies.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Logistics Manager
Guidoni USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Increased team productivity by leading training sessions on best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand and adjust logistics strategies accordingly, avoiding stockouts.
- Optimized warehouse layout for increased efficiency in inventory management, leading to smoother operational flow.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Assistant Plant Manager
Valmont Industries
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 110 permanent and temporary seasonal staff
- Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected management and business objectives
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Led root cause analysis investigations into production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Developed cross-training initiatives for employees, improving overall workforce flexibility and productivity.
Production Supervisor
Ingersoll Rand - Trane
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Trained staff of 50+ direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents
- Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows
Production Supervisor
Carolina Skiff LLC
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Trained staff of direct labor 25+ employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows
Department Manager
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2005 - 06.2019
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Developed, recorded and produced production reports with As400
- Analyzed and created reports to determine profit margins, trends and inventory levels
- Coached, trained and mentored 75 associates to maximize performance by 15% and meet productivity goals
- Established dozens of Job Description and JSA, policies and procedures to reduce operating budget by 18%
- Created informative documents with Excel and MS word to provide clear direction to employees on how to produce, package and label products
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents
- Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability
- Predicted cost overruns by monitoring spending during productions
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
Hazlehurst, GA05.2002
Skills
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Production Scheduling
- Employee training and development
- Performance improvements
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Safety assessment
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Organization
- Inventory Auditing
- Cycle counting
- Staff Supervision
- Team Management
Accomplishments
2015-07-[Supervisory/Management] Training - [Georgia Institute Of Technology - 12 week training course]
2013-08-[Husqvarna Management Training Course] Training - [80 Hour course]
2014-07 - [Dale Carnegie Supervisory/Management Training course] Training - [12 week Course]
2012-02 - [Supervisory Training Course] Training - [Heart of Georgia Technical College 80 Hour course]
Timeline
Inventory Supervisor
Premium Peanut
02.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
Guidoni USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Plant Manager
Valmont Industries
12.2019 - 03.2023
Production Supervisor
Ingersoll Rand - Trane
10.2019 - 12.2019
Production Supervisor
Carolina Skiff LLC
06.2019 - 08.2019
Department Manager
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2005 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Jeff Davis High School
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