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Michael Chrisman

Plano,Texas

Summary

30+ year career in demanding manufacturing positions, I enjoy working with a diverse group of people in a challenging, fast-paced environment. I'm reliable, a quick learner, a good listener and am willing to do the "dirty work" to complete a task. I have a passion for books and music and believe I would be a valuable asset to your company.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Scheduler Manager

Sherwin-Williams
02.2019 - 05.2025
  • Scheduled daily production for a paint manufacturing plant, 100,000 gallons per day. Based schedule on customer demand, manufacturing capacities & constraints. The plant worked 24/7 so working odd hours was normal.
  • Tracked service to customers, promotional and new product production.
  • Worked with procurement for raw material availability and delivery schedules.
  • Also managed the Receiving & Shipping departments, responsible for all raw material deliveries (6M lbs per week) and shipping all finished goods to distribution centers (average 40 trucks per day). Managed 18 direct reports.

Purchasing Manager

Sherwin-Williams
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for purchasing raw & packaging materials for five manufacturing plants.
  • Worked remotely for all five plants.
  • Maintained safety stock levels, reorder points, cycle count program.
  • Entered purchase orders and maintained delivery schedule, confirming dock appointments.
  • Reconciled past-due purchase orders.

Production Scheduler Manager

Valspar
12.2004 - 02.2018
  • Scheduled production at up to three manufacturing plants at a time, based on customer demand, manufacturing capacities & constraints.
  • Managed a team of production schedulers, six direct reports.
  • Built inventory & production plans for the Consumer Paint Division.

Production Scheduler

Valspar
03.1994 - 12.2004
  • Scheduled production at paint manufacturing plants, sometimes up to three plants at the same time, based on customer demand, manufacturing capacities & constraints.
  • Managed the label coordinator, ensuring each batch of paint had available packaging materials.

Label Coordinator

Valspar
07.1993 - 03.1994
  • Ordering and receiving labels based on production schedule.
  • Maintained inventory adjustments, cycle counts, safety stock and reorder points.
  • Staged packaging materials for scheduled production.

Waiter/Bartender

Chedder's Restaurant
05.1988 - 06.1993
  • Worked as both a waiter & bartender.

Pool Company Counter Person/builder

Barry Pool Company
05.1990 - 12.1992
  • Processed cash, check & credit purchases.
  • Maintained store displays, shelves and countertops.
  • Assisted customers.
  • Helped install above ground & in-ground pools.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-1992

Skills

  • Production coordination
  • Manufacturing process experience
  • Quality control experience
  • Capacity planning
  • Computer savvy (Word, Excel, QAD, ERP, forecasting & production software)
  • Managerial experience
  • Deadline management
  • Business operations proficiency
  • Multi-tasker
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self motivator
  • Detail-oriented
  • Patient, quick learner, enjoys working with people

Timeline

Production Scheduler Manager

Sherwin-Williams
02.2019 - 05.2025

Purchasing Manager

Sherwin-Williams
02.2018 - 02.2019

Production Scheduler Manager

Valspar
12.2004 - 02.2018

Production Scheduler

Valspar
03.1994 - 12.2004

Label Coordinator

Valspar
07.1993 - 03.1994

Pool Company Counter Person/builder

Barry Pool Company
05.1990 - 12.1992

Waiter/Bartender

Chedder's Restaurant
05.1988 - 06.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Texas A&M University

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