Self-motivated and personable individual with drive and integrity. Competent in fast-paced settings with little supervision. Offering strong verbal and written communication skills. Possess great people skills and professionalism. Able to multitask. Great with public relations and communications. Team player and works well with all types of personalities. Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Arborist/Production Control Planner
Asplundh Tree Expert LLC & Indiana/Michigan Power
Willow Grove, PA
09.2018 - Current
Removed, pruned and maintained trees and other vegetation.
Operated hand and power tools, bucket/manual truck and chipper.
Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Maintained safe work site by identifying hazards and mitigating safe action plan, and coordinating work from ground.
Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Assisted the linemen in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Maintained and updated personal knowledge through on the job training and education in personal time.
Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management every [Timeframe].
Data Entry
Customer Service
Established and maintained customer relations.
Worked directly with Utility Forester planning, utilizing, and maintaining work load.
Worked directly with Utility customers to ensure quality and accurate work and proper methods of approach.
Audited planned work to ensure quality and efficiency.
Worked directly with General Foremen to facilitate plan of action scope.
Worked directly with Utility Linemen to schedule, plan, and facilitate scheduled outages.
Worked with engineering, production and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
Able to read and explain engineering blueprints.
Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
Reviewed [Type] inventory stock and reordered to maintain supplies for production.
Farm Manager
Quad Farms
Decatur, MI
08.2009 - 08.2018
Inspected aal equipment regularly to identify maintenance needs and coordinate skilled repairs.
Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
Oversaw selection and purchase of routine supplies and special equipment purchases as part of yearly budget.
Protected operational interests by inspecting crops every 7 to 10 days to determine maturity, detect diseases and isolate insect infestations.
Identified pests, weeds and plants to determine appropriate selection of pesticides and fertilizers.
Oversaw more than 25 personnel and delivered mentorship and training to promote increased productivity.
Adhered to budget requirements in order to maximize effectiveness of available funds.
Maintained, recorded, and updated Pesticide application records and Chemical application ans spray drift management plan.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Performed all and any mechanical tasks on all equipment and recorded all maintenance performed.
Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
Led team of [Number] skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for permanent and migrant agricultural workers.
Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Professionalism And Personal Development
Strive
Lansing, MI
GED -
State Of Michigan
Lansing, MI
2008
Skills
Tree removal
Operating mowers
Flower pruning and watering
Power tool usage
Trimming and pruning
Proper pesticide application
Records and documentation
Debris collection
Trimming experience
Landscape maintenance
Work site cleaning and organization
Chemical application
Process improvement
Team building
Training and development
Communications
Organization
Team management
Operational improvement
First Aid/CPR
Problem resolution
Supervision
Operational improvements
Resource allocation
Preventative maintenance
Supply purchasing
Health assessments
Documentation skills
Equipment operation
Team supervision
Safety practices
Worker training
Crop harvesting
Data Analysis
Operations management
Inventory management
Project organization
Data management
Production Control Processes
Complex Problem-Solving
Team Meetings
Expense Reduction
Routine Inspections
Schedules Adherence
Project Control
Effective Scheduling
Design Changes
Building Permit Applications
Corrective Actions
Performance Goals
Safety Guidelines
Operational Procedures
Solving Production Issues
Critical Thinking
Daily Logs
Product Placement
Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Workmen Supervision
Team-Building Exercises
Timeline
Arborist/Production Control Planner
Asplundh Tree Expert LLC & Indiana/Michigan Power
09.2018 - Current
Farm Manager
Quad Farms
08.2009 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Professionalism And Personal Development