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Robert Clayton

Castaic,CA

Summary

Dynamic Planning Manager/Production Planner Lead 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

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning Manager, Production Planner Lead

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Los Angeles, CA
04.2005 - Current
  • Oversight for all Planning activities for the Los Angeles Plant
  • End to end planning for Plasma Fractionation plant with over 4.2 million plasma liters/$500M USD processed annually,
  • Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
  • Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
  • Planned/controlled shipping for all intermediates processed, shipped both internationally and domestic (3-5 shipment weekly).
  • Developed simplified files for budgeting cycle, production and shipping dispatch's and universal reporting tools for weekly plant metrics for all planners and product lines.
  • Responsibility for, and oversight of weekly plant metric report, with in depth overview all critical plant production performance, shortfall, challenges and forecasts.
  • Maintained ~750 work orders monthly for bulk production and buffer support.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules.
  • Monitored activities for adherence to vital milestones and deliverables.
  • Assisted with internal financial planning, analysis and budgeting.
  • Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations.
  • Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.

Production Lead Operator

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Los Angeles, United States
08.1986 - 03.1999

Extensive experience in all aspects of Pharmaceutic manufacturing in controlled environments adhering to FDA and other agency requirements across multiple product lines. Both intermediates and finished goods, up to and including Fill/Finish/Packaging.

Previous positions held:

  • Production Scheduler
  • Lead Operator
  • Production Operator
  • Utility Worker

Skills

  • Operational Procedures
  • Schedules Adherence
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Operational Efficiency

Timeline

Planning Manager, Production Planner Lead

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
04.2005 - Current

Production Lead Operator

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
08.1986 - 03.1999
Robert Clayton