Manuel Garcia
New Brunswick
Summary
Results-oriented supervisor with expertise in production planning, label creation, and shipping operations within chemical manufacturing. Proficient in coordinating production schedules, ensuring label compliance with safety regulations, and leading warehouse teams for accurate order fulfillment. Demonstrated success in enhancing workflows, minimizing errors, and boosting team performance through effective process optimization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
New Brunswick
01.2025 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of shipping and receiving departments across multiple buildings, ensuring timely and accurate movement of goods.
- Lead a team of 15 or more employees, overseeing scheduling, training, and performance management to maintain high efficiency and quality standards.
- Implement process improvements to reduce shipping errors, returns, and delays, including SOP reviews, checklists, and team alignment meetings.
- Enhance communication within the team and with other departments, establishing clear workflows and escalation procedures.
- Monitor outbound and inbound inventory, ensuring accurate documentation, proper sampling, and compliance with company and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with HR and senior management to address team concerns and reinforce leadership authority.
- Track performance metrics and provide actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement in operations.
Lead Production Planner
Spectrum Chemical
New Brunswick
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Oversees production planning activities and leads the labels' design and creation process to ensure compliance with product specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Supervise one production planner, providing guidance on scheduling, material coordination, and planning workflows.
- Manage the end-to-end label development process, coordinating with marketing, regulatory, and quality teams to create accurate and compliant labels for various product lines.
- Develop and maintain production plans aligned with demand forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
- Use ERP systems to manage work orders, production data, and label version tracking.
- Implement process improvements to streamline label creation, reduce errors, and enhance production scheduling accuracy.
- Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional coordination related to label changes, new product introductions, and customer-specific packaging needs.
Production Planner/Buyer and Scheduler
Cryopak Inc
Edison
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Schedule daily and weekly production across two shifts, ensuring continuous workflow and optimal resource utilization for the production of cold chain products.
- Plan and procure raw materials and packaging based on production forecasts, inventory levels, and supplier lead times, to support uninterrupted operations.
- Forecast and allocate labor resources, including the coordination of permanent and temporary personnel, to meet shifting production demands and seasonal peaks.
- Manage production schedules, work orders, and material requirements using the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and real-time visibility across departments.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with QA, logistics, maintenance, and warehousing teams to ensure smooth execution of plans and compliance with cold chain handling requirements.
- Track and adjust promise dates and production timelines in response to changes in demand, material availability, or operational constraints.
- Contribute to cost reduction optimization initiatives by improving planning accuracy, reducing waste, and enhancing coordination across both shifts.
Production Control and Inventory Supervisor
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
New Brunswick
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Lead the production planning control, and inventory functions to ensure efficient manufacturing operations aligned with customer demand and business goals.
- Develop and manage short- and long-term production schedules based on forecasts, capacity, and material availability, supporting smooth execution.
- Monitor production progress, adjust schedules as needed, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to address delays, shortages, or operational disruptions.
- Oversee inventory management activities, including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring accurate stock levels through cycle counts and ERP system controls.
- Coordinate with procurement and warehousing teams to ensure the timely availability of materials, applying inventory control practices to minimize stockouts and overages.
- Support cross-departmental communication and alignment to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders while maintaining production process compliance.
- Analyze KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency, driving continuous improvement in planning and inventory performance.
Production Control Supervisor
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
New Brunswick
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Lead and coordinate production planning activities to ensure timely and efficient execution of manufacturing schedules, aligning with operational goals and customer demands.
- Oversees the label creation department, managing the generation, verification, and release of product labels in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and inventory levels to minimize downtime and optimize production output.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., logistics, quality, and procurement) to resolve bottlenecks, address deviations, and improve on-time delivery performance.
- Implement process improvements. And tracking system to enhance accuracy, traceability, and overall efficiency in both planning and labeling functions.
- Supervise and train personnel, promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Production Control Planner
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
New Brunswick
02.2011 - 03.2017
- Created reports detailing material usage, inventory levels and cost savings initiatives.
- Assessed current supply chain processes and made recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials in accordance with production requirements.
- Scheduled maintenance activities at appropriate intervals to maintain optimal efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments from the warehouse facility.
- Identified potential problems related to scheduling and communicated solutions to management.
- Resolved discrepancies between actual stock levels versus those indicated in the system.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on machinery used in the production process.
- Analyzed customer orders and entered data into the system for production planning purposes.
- Evaluated existing manufacturing capacities and identified opportunities for expansion or optimization.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop efficient strategies for meeting customer demands in a timely manner.
- Drafted performance metrics for tracking progress towards goals related to supply chain management.
- Performed root cause analysis when issues arose during the production process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-2015
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Financial Management
Poticificia Universidad Catolica De Lima
Peru09-2001
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
San Luis Gonzaga University
Peru09-1996
Skills
- Logistics and inventory control
- Enterprise resource planning
- Process enhancement
- Problem solving
- Scheduling and planning
- Time management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Metrics evaluation
- Leadership skills
- Safety enforcement
- Adaptability
- Prioritization
- Task delegation
Affiliations
- ERP System Training Oracle
- Developed standardized label verification check list, reducing labeling errors by 30%
- Initiated cross-training program in Shipping and Receiving to improve flexibility and reduce downtime.
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Practitioner.
- Hazmat Emergency Response.
- cGMP trained
- MS Office
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
01.2025 - Current
Lead Production Planner
Spectrum Chemical
11.2023 - 12.2024
Production Planner/Buyer and Scheduler
Cryopak Inc
10.2023 - 11.2024
Production Control and Inventory Supervisor
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
06.2020 - 12.2022
Production Control Supervisor
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
03.2017 - 06.2020
Production Control Planner
Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp
02.2011 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Financial Management
Poticificia Universidad Catolica De Lima
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
San Luis Gonzaga University
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