Melvin Thomas
Lowell,MA
Summary
Experienced Production Control Manager with a proven track record of consistently meeting production goals. Expertise in scheduling, supply chain, inventory control, shipping, logistics, purchasing, and materials management. Recognized for strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to frequent changes in production environment and customer demand, and attention to detail in both routine and complex production scenarios.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Control Manager
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
Lowell, MA
02.2020 - Current
- Monitored inventory usage and replenishment to ensure proper quantities to meet job requirements.
- Evaluated production deadlines and made necessary adjustments to accommodate for inventory levels, personnel availability and changing customer needs.
- Informed management and sales regarding production delays and potential solutions.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Set schedules and allocated resources for current and backlog production requirements.
- Supervised production schedules, work orders, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Managed a seven person team to optimize management and movement of materials both inbound and outbound.
- Saved over $400K by identifying and using aged and obsolete materials before expiration or disposal.
- Site project manager for implementation of Microsoft Business Central ERP system.
Production Planning & Inventory Control Supervisor
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
Lowell, MA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Communicated production and order updates each week to sales team and management through status reports.
- Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.
- Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance and managing backlogs.
- Coordinated with production teammates to determine scheduling and conflict resolutions.
- Oversaw workload versus inventory base to estimate and execute maximum capacity.
- Coordinated and conducted bi-yearly Physical Inventory scanning process at Manufacturing plant, local warehouse, and outside warehouse locations.
- Reconciled inventory variance reports and conducted monthly cycle counts.
- Led the local warehouse relocation project, moving from a 30K SF to a 13K SF space, and reducing on-hand inventory of raw materials, while implementing VMI and just-in-time deliveries.
- Reduced nationwide warehouse costs by $100K by consolidating five warehouses into two, without compromising service levels or customer satisfaction.
Inventory Control Specialist
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
Lowell, MA
11.2013 - 02.2018
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
- Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
- Outlined production commitments and timetables using sales forecast information.
- Managed work order creation, entry, and verification.
- Shop Floor support, including production reporting accuracy and material requirements.
- Managed inventory stock levels and replenishment shipments for seven warehouse locations across the US.
- Reduced aged material footprint by over $150K by implementing stock monitoring processes.
Customer Service Representative
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
Lowell, MA
09.2006 - 11.2013
- Entered Sales Orders for processing by Manufacturing.
- Addressed and solved customer concerns and problems via phone and email.
- Managed company Export process, including shipment of goods and Customs documentation, adhering to Government regulations.
- Documented and maintained current and new procedures for future training purposes.
- Worked with Operations and Planning to address specific customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University Of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA06.2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Inventory monitoring
- Organizational improvement
- Production scheduling
- Supply Chain management
- Warehouse management
- Shipping/Logistics
- Resource allocation
- Creative problem solving
- Highly organized
- Multi-tasking / Time Management
- Self-direction
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS)
- JD Edwards Power User
- Microsoft Business Central Super User
- Lean / J-I-T Manufacturing Concepts
- Push and Pull Systems
- SMI / VMI
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Certification
- RCRA Hazardous Waste training
- PIT operation and safety training
- OHSA required hazardous material and industrial manufacturing safety training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Control Manager
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
02.2020 - Current
Production Planning & Inventory Control Supervisor
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
02.2018 - 02.2020
Inventory Control Specialist
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
11.2013 - 02.2018
Customer Service Representative
Ideal Tape Co., Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University Of Massachusetts - Lowell