Seth Patterson
Franklin,GA
Summary
Seasoned Senior Materials Planner with background in managing supply chains, overseeing inventory control, Supervision, and Quality. Proven ability to optimize materials sourcing, streamline operations, and achieve cost savings through strategic planning skills. Notable for improving efficiency in production cycles and contributing to bottom-line profitability. Diverse Southwire background enables me to see each task from the Production, Quality, and Planning point of view which leads to more efficient sustainable work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. Materials Planner
Southwire Company
Carrollton, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Managed the production planning and inventory control activities for raw materials, components, and finished goods.
- Analyzed sales forecasts and customer demand to create a master production schedule.
- Developed replenishment plans that ensured efficient utilization of warehouse space.
- Monitored material availability, stock levels, and delivery performance in order to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Designed sustainable work methods to streamline rework material flow in the plant.
- Coordinated with suppliers on purchasing schedules to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Evaluated backorders to prioritize orders based on customer requests and deadlines.
SCUPP Quality Assurance Supervisor
Southwire
Carrollton
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintain and improve high-quality Southwire standards to assure our products meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Build a team that strives for perfection within Safety and Quality Assurance.
- Provide leadership through gaining in-depth knowledge of Southwire and industry standards to coach the team.
- Manage shift performance metrics, including visual controls and progress reporting.
- Certified as an ISO Lead Auditor and conduct all necessary in-house audits.
- Experience within ASTM, ICEA, CSA, and UL product standards.
- Help build new processes and procedures to improve QMS/FPY.
Caballe Strander Operator
Southwire
Carrollton
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Operating all assigned stranders and drawing machines in the Bare Transmission/MV department.
- Detailed understanding of quality production within stranding and drawing process.
- Thorough knowledge of Advaris manufacturing instructions and order specifications.
- Training new operators to produce quality cable safely and efficiently.
- Helped design training and job analysis documentation.
SCUPP Production Supervisor
Southwire
Carrollton
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Manage shift performance metrics, including visual controls and progress reporting.
- Support shift production and provide leadership through developing operational efficiency and coaching on expectations.
- Control inventory level and manage product flow to maintain high-quality production and minimize scrap amount.
- Communicate with management and planning groups to create an efficient machine production route.
- Build a team atmosphere that safely produces, with excellent results.
OPS-Package Improvement/Cost Saving
Southwire
Carrollton
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Understand lean manufacturing and OPS principles.
- Communicate with management and sales to understand the needs of customers, while being cognizant of production capabilities.
- Helped establish an improved quality, cost-effective package, covering.
- Assist production in the implementation of the new package design.
Caballe Strander Operator
Southwire
Carrollton
08.2011 - 01.2017
- Helped develop the capability to produce new products at the plant.
- Helped design process support tooling to complete tasks.
- Operating all assigned stranders and drawing machines in the 0655 department.
- Detailed understanding of the stranding and drawing process.
- Thorough knowledge of shop floor and manufacturing specifications.
Armoring Machine Operator
Southwire
Carrollton
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Operate five aluminum/copper-insulated wire armoring machines.
- Work as a team with fellow employees to maintain machine operation.
- Create a sustainable workflow throughout the shift that would efficiently produce the needed amount of product.
- Gained detailed knowledge of Southwire's safety, quality, and production goals.
Education
GED -
West Ga Tech
CarrolltonSkills
- Thorough hands on SAP/Advaris experience
- 15 years' experience in wire and cable manufacturing
- Excellent and experienced leadership
- Operations management skills
- Great team expectation communication skills
- Efficient at Multitasking
- Knowledgeable at creating a Teamwork Environment
- Driven to problem solve
- Excel/Word/PowerPoint Experience
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
SR. Materials Planner
Southwire Company
04.2023 - Current
SCUPP Quality Assurance Supervisor
Southwire
04.2021 - 04.2023
Caballe Strander Operator
Southwire
12.2019 - 04.2021
SCUPP Production Supervisor
Southwire
12.2018 - 12.2019
OPS-Package Improvement/Cost Saving
Southwire
01.2017 - 12.2018
Caballe Strander Operator
Southwire
08.2011 - 01.2017
Armoring Machine Operator
Southwire
09.2010 - 08.2011
GED -
West Ga Tech
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