Michael F. McPherson
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Results focused professional with 7+ years of leadership success in operations and material management. Proven success in analyzing and improving operations and increasing levels of customer satisfaction in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. Team motivator skilled in mentoring and motivating staff. Recognized for outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal talents. Expertise in: Inventory Management Safety Management Storage procedures Customer Service Budget and Cost Control Training Team Oversight Process Design/Improvement
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Master Scheduler
MilliporeSigma
08.2019 - Current
- Communicated with manufacturing floor and scheduling teams to determine production plans.
- Performed analysis of materials to maximize product planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency meeting customer and site requirements.
- Consistently met tight deadlines by closely tracking progress and making timely adjustments as needed.
- Utilized advanced planning tools effectively to manage complex interdependencies among various work streams.
- Optimized production schedules by analyzing demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
- Answered customer questions and fulfilled specialized client needs.
- Tracked production progress and made changes for efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs by modifying schedules as required while maintaining visibility across all affected functions.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for more precise forecasting, enabling proactive schedule adjustments.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
Manager - Sample Operations
Clinical Reference Lab
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Toxicology lab
- Managed 5 supervisors with as many as 90 employees across 4 departments and 2 shifts
- Interviewed, onboarded, and evaluated performance of employees of all levels
- Designed and implemented continuous improvement processes while ensuring lab compliance in every way with applicable laws and standards
- Budgeted and tracked inventory for consumable materials used in the lab
- Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures
- Participated in company audits as the Toxicology department representative through interviews and preparation of audit responses
- Facilitated current and potential client tours of the facility
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Materials Planner
Comprehensive Logistics, Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinate and manage stock of key materials related to warehouse functions
- Analyze inventory levels and resolve shortages
- Present ideas and solutions to reconfigure warehouse space based on company needs
- Design floor plan and coordinate ordering of all required materials for building of new 800,000 sq ft warehouse space
Operations Supervisor
Comprehensive Logistics, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Selected, trained, assigned, scheduled, counseled, and disciplined over 40 direct reports in 24/7 operation
- Achieved customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, dispatching and assuring quality of goods
- Maintained storage area by organizing floor space and recommending storage improvements
- Maintained inventory by conducting physical counts and reconciling variances to ensure shipments and inventory accuracy
- Identified areas of improvement and established innovative work procedures and practices
Supervisor - Receiving, Storage, and Inventory Control
Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Aptuit Pharmaceuticals)
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Coordinated work, trained, monitored, and evaluated performance of 10 warehouse and receiving associates
- Ensured the safe handling of warehouse materials and equipment
- Monitored the unloading of all materials into the receiving department and ensured materials were staged for counting and inspection
- Ensured receiving reports were accurate and resolved discrepancies
- Developed the budget requirements for the warehouse and receiving department
Project Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Aptuit Pharmaceuticals)
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Coordinated multiple global and domestic projects by creating timelines, ordering materials from multiple vendors, and developing project scope for the operational team
- Managed clinical distribution and drug return requirements per project scope for multiple countries and studies
- Worked with strict timelines and ensured quality compliance with FDA and mHRA policies and GMP standards
- Ran scheduled meetings and hosted client visits
Warehouse Lead
Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Aptuit Pharmaceuticals)
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Oversaw and participated in warehouse operations and activities
- Received, processed, and stocked warehouse materials in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion
- Trained and provided direction to colleagues
Education
Skills
- Inventory Management - Safety Management -Customer Service
- Budget and Cost Control -Team Oversight - Process Design/Improvement
- Team Leadership -Time Management - MRP
- Verbal and written communication -Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning - Project Management - Cross-Functional Teamwork
Recognitionandawards
- Employee of the Quarter (600 employees) 2nd quarter 2015
- 9 Outstanding achievement awards (nominated by Supervisors or Managers)
- 21 on the spot awards (nominated by employees)
Timeline
Planning Master Scheduler
MilliporeSigma
08.2019 - Current
Manager - Sample Operations
Clinical Reference Lab
05.2017 - 03.2019
Materials Planner
Comprehensive Logistics, Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2017
Operations Supervisor
Comprehensive Logistics, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2017
Supervisor - Receiving, Storage, and Inventory Control
Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Aptuit Pharmaceuticals)
06.2012 - 10.2015
Project Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Aptuit Pharmaceuticals)
12.2011 - 06.2012
Warehouse Lead
Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Aptuit Pharmaceuticals)
01.2009 - 12.2011
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