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Samuel Crabb

Kenosha

Summary

Results-driven production planning professional with a solid background in overseeing production schedules, managing raw material inventory, and optimizing operational processes. Demonstrated track record of boosting efficiency and ensuring on-time project delivery. Recognized for cultivating a team-oriented work environment, adapting to evolving production demands, and accommodating capacity expansion. Committed to fostering a lasting culture and atmosphere that promotes growth and success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner/Inventory Manager

Schuetz Container Systems
04.2025 - Current
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve scheduling issues and conflicts and enhance production efficiency.
  • Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for the start-up of a new facility.
  • Developed processes for optimizing, maintaining, and reporting inventory levels. As well as led a team to implement said processes plant wide.

Production Planner

Haribo of America, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Winner of business award for Growth in 2023. This accolade recognized my efforts in driving significant business expansion by leading many implementations within our new production plant.
  • Oversaw pre-production implementation of standard processes for material planning, production scheduling, and purchasing.
  • Acted as power user/SME for SAP go-live.
  • Developed key performance indicators for company to measure performance across supply chain related fields.
  • Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
  • Managed the implementation of new product lines and integrated the launch with our production planning process.

Production Planner

Treehouse Foods Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work with material planner and production manager to develop production schedule for entire plant and two co-manufacturing facilities.
  • Using demand forecasting to determine what items are needing to be produced to meet customer orders.
  • Monitor production and find ways to optimize production schedule for best performance.

Material Planner (Direct Buyer)

Treehouse Foods Inc
04.2018 - 07.2021
  • Direct purchasing of materials to satisfy production needs. Observe trends and customer requests to create and maintain inventory schedules. Keep track of production volume and purchasing expectations to make sure the right number of materials are available.
  • Track supply chain trends and provide timely forecasting and updates on customer demand.
  • Monitor transportation and set up new lanes to ensure customer services needs are met.

Supply Chain Coordinator

Schneider National Inc.
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • Logistics Technician for BP Lubricants/Castrol N.A. account
  • Schneider National Inc - Supply Chain Management
  • Load planning, scheduling and managing freight for a wide variety or suppliers and consignees.
  • Work with various carriers assigning and tendering freight, tracking, managing payments and rates, and engaging any transportation issues that occur from pickup to delivery.
  • Daily reporting of operations including carrier metrics, shipper performance, customer trends, as well as providing monthly feedback to my customer and employer with any shore-up opportunities.

Pool Director

Green Bay Parks, Rec, and Forestry Department
06.2012 - 08.2012
  • Managed staff of about 20 (Lifeguards, pool attendants and concessionaires) at Colburn Pool in Green Bay.
  • Preparing sales and action/injury report forms and recording daily metrics including revenue and attendance.
  • Maintain facility and equipment, including opening and closing building. Oversee general day to day activities, facility cleanliness, chemical testing, and food procedures, codes.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Green Bay Parks, Rec, and Forestry Department
05.2007 - 08.2011
  • General lifeguarding, first aid, and swimming instructor duties at Reach Family Aquatic Center in Green Bay.

Education

BS - Urban Planning, Sp. Geographic Information Systems

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
01.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, BI)
  • Production scheduling and reporting
  • Capacity planning
  • Material requirements planning
  • Training and coaching
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Logistics management
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Project management

Timeline

Production Planner/Inventory Manager

Schuetz Container Systems
04.2025 - Current

Production Planner

Haribo of America, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2025

Production Planner

Treehouse Foods Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022

Material Planner (Direct Buyer)

Treehouse Foods Inc
04.2018 - 07.2021

Supply Chain Coordinator

Schneider National Inc.
06.2014 - 02.2018

Pool Director

Green Bay Parks, Rec, and Forestry Department
06.2012 - 08.2012

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Green Bay Parks, Rec, and Forestry Department
05.2007 - 08.2011

BS - Urban Planning, Sp. Geographic Information Systems

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point