Stephen J. Justice
Manchester,CT
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Coca-Cola
East Hartford, CT
03.2019 - Current
- Supervises 2nd Shift team of 30+ production, Quality control, Maintenance & warehouse employees; ensure team is adequately staffed, managed, trained and evaluated
- Monitors production process and perform routine checks to ensure that work is carried out according to standard operating procedure
- Ensures equipment within assigned area is always in proper working order
- Verifies readiness of production line at start-up and supervise changeovers
- Compiles production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Maintains and enforce standards of health, safety, hygiene and security
- Makes recommendations and implement processes to improve overall efficiency, quality and safety of production operations
- Manages Union & Non-union environment with proven results, decreased forced overtime by 50% while production has increased 30%
Inventory Control Analyst
Coca-Cola
East Hartford, CT
03.2016 - Current
- Record, research, reconcile daily, monthly, and annual inventory using SAP software
- Worked with different departments and auditors to keep inventory controlled according to established procedures
- Assisted with material planning
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Warehouse and production inventory maintenance and reporting
- Checked work and purchase orders against actual materials and resolved variances
- Helped create and improve inventory control policies with warehouse inbound/outbound processes
- Identify and report close dated product
Certified Forklift Operator
Coca-Cola
East Hartford, CT
09.2015 - Current
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Procurement Specialist
Stew Leonard's Dairy Store
Newington, CT
11.2007 - 05.2015
- Stew Leonard’s Magazine featured ‘Employee of the Month’ March 2011
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Provide sales departments with latest trends and new cost-effective opportunities
- Create purchase orders and process invoices, creation of inter/intra transfers in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
- Price negotiating skills that ensure professional relationships, long term company profit and supplier accountability
- Perform quality assurance audits on inbound materials
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Procurement, forecasting and timely acquisition of highly vital store operational supplies
- Settle billing and contractual discrepancies between venders and accounts payable
- Extensive knowledge about office, janitorial, small wares, home meal replacement, food service and operational safety packaging/equipment
Collections Team
Clean Harbor Environmental
Bristol, CT
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Receive deliveries from public and adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04.2025
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Quality assurance
- SAP & Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains ERP's
- Purchasing and procurement
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Coca-Cola
03.2019 - Current
Inventory Control Analyst
Coca-Cola
03.2016 - Current
Certified Forklift Operator
Coca-Cola
09.2015 - Current
Collections Team
Clean Harbor Environmental
05.2013 - 08.2014
Procurement Specialist
Stew Leonard's Dairy Store
11.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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