Preston Parham - General Chemical Operator / Team Lead / Inventory Control / Process Area Trainer - Daikin America

Summary

Manufacturing Operations and Inventory Control Specialist with 20+ years of experience in high-volume batch chemical production environments. Proven expertise in production scheduling support, SAP-based inventory and data integrity management, and cross-functional coordination across operations, supply chain, and quality teams. Experienced in managing $1M in inventory, supporting dynamic production schedules, identifying process constraints, and driving on-time manufacturing delivery. Recognized for operational excellence, safety leadership, and process improvement in complex, high-compliance environments.

Overview

23

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

General Chemical Operator / Team Lead / Inventory Control / Process Area Trainer

Daikin America

Decatur, Alabama

08.2003 - Current

Led daily manufacturing operations for a team of 4 in a high-volume batch production environment, ensuring schedule adherence, safe execution, and on-time completion of production targets
Supported dynamic production scheduling activities by coordinating material availability, monitoring batch progress, and communicating job status to area stakeholders throughout the shift
Managed $500,000–$1,000,000 in chemical inventory using SAP ERP, maintaining high data integrity and accurate work order tracking across an 11-year period
Coordinated material staging and production readiness to ensure uninterrupted workflow across multiple process areas
Identified production constraints and collaborated with maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams to mitigate schedule risks and maintain delivery timelines
Monitored and optimized production processes using Yokogawa DCS to maintain schedule stability and minimize downtime
Developed Excel-based tracking and reporting tools to increase transparency of inventory levels, workflow coordination, and operational performance
Served 3 years as Team Leader, communicating daily production status, elevating risks, and driving accountability to meet operational commitments
Delivered safety and process training as Process Area Trainer and certified FLT/Safestart Instructor, training 30+ employees on operational standards and compliance
Maintained a zero environmental, safety, and quality incident record over a 20-year manufacturing career

Education

High School Diploma -

Courtland High School

Courtland, Alabama

Skills

Production Planning & Scheduling Support
Manufacturing Schedule Coordination
Capacity & Workload Visibility
Constraint Identification & Resolution
Cross-Functional Operations Support
Production Flow Optimization
Systems & Technical Skills
SAP ERP (Inventory & Work Order Management – 10 Years)
Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced – tracking, reporting, data analysis)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Data Integrity & Inventory Accuracy Management

Manufacturing & Operations
High-Volume Batch Production (20 Years)
Work Order Lifecycle Support
Inventory Control ($500K–$1M)
Material Staging & Production Coordination
OSHA & DOT Regulatory Compliance
Leadership & Communication
Team Leadership (4 Direct Reports)
Production Status Communication
Risk Identification & Escalation
Employee Training (30 Employees Trained)
Process Improvement Implementation