Allen Whitefield
Production Manager at Cary Products- Claim this Profile
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Ex. Allen is very detailed-oriented and produced great results for the company...
Eddy Cook
Ex. Allen is very detailed-oriented and produced great results for the company...
Eddy Cook
Ex. Allen is very detailed-oriented and produced great results for the company...
Eddy Cook
Ex. Allen is very detailed-oriented and produced great results for the company...
Credentials
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Basics of Supply Chain Management
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Execution & Control of Operations
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Master Planning of Resources
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Experience
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Cary Products
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
▪ Set the direction and lead a 40-associate, cross-functional team that includes Operators, Process Technicians (salaried), Mold Changers, Material Handlers, and Maintenance Technicians. Primary responsibilities include, − Oversight and ownership of a $7.2 million (annual) operating budget − Scheduling and production control in accordance with internal safety, quality, and performance standards ▪ Spearheaded multiple process improvement initiatives including a 24% increase in inventory accuracy as well as improved efficiency, freeing up 120+ hours of production time and creating 10k monthly in cost avoidance. ▪ Realized Zero recordable injuries since joining the organization. ▪ Remain current regarding industry advancements and market trends through continuous learning modules and independent research, providing updates during leadership meetings. Show less
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Superior Plastics
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Plant Manager
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2022
▪ Managed all aspects of production control documentation, supplier performance, on-time delivery, and cost objectives, ensuring superior products and services for all customers. − Notable clients: Lockheed Martin, Apache, Steelcase, General Electric, and Valley Dynamo and Beams ▪ Provided strategic leadership and guidance for 3 Shift Supervisors, 18 Operators, 2 Mold Changers, 4 Material Handlers, and 1 Maintenance Technician, and retained oversight of a $3.36 million, annual operating budget. ▪ Produced $178k in costs savings through sourcing / procurement initiatives and with the introduction of a banking capacitor which increased power transfer capabilities within the power system. ▪ Implemented safety and production contingencies to protect staff against the spread of COVID-19 and to offset potential operational headwind. ▪ Installed the company server and implemented a structured filing system with enhanced quality assurance functionalities for documents such as Forms, Purchase Orders, Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, and Certs. ▪ Ramped up quality control efforts, identifying 250 molds that were obsolete or slow moving and returned to customer. Show less
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DCM Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Materials Manager
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Dec 2006 - Sep 2013
▪ Primary responsibilities included, managing all aspects of physical inventory control, supplier performance, on-time delivery, cost objectives, shipping / receiving, planning, and scheduling. ▪ Generated over $1 million in cost savings / avoidances. Successful initiatives included, − Negotiating $128k reduction in motor costs by analyzing market indexes and exchange rates in China − $350k in annual savings through cost reductions efforts in resin procurement − $150k in cost savings on C items, corrugated, wire harnesses, and office supplies − Inventory reduction of $800k through the establishing of optimal inventory levels / reorder points for safety stock on finished goods, WIP (Work in Progress), and raw materials Show less
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Supervisor of Materials
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Jan 2005 - Feb 2006
▪ Managed an 18-person crew that was responsible for the efficient flow of goods in and out of the facility. Additional tasks included freight negotiations, continuous improvement, and quality control.▪ Produced $108k in freight reductions by switching small package carriers (FedEx from UPS), and through assessing and optimizing all lanes.▪ Completed 36 PCAR’s (Production Corrective Action Reports) which permanently eliminated reoccurring problems on the production floor and throughout the warehouse.▪ Key member involved in successfully changing the quality system certification from QS9000 to ISO9001. Show less
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Multiple Roles
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Jan 1998 - Dec 2004
Served in multiple capacities, consistently earning promotions into roles of increased scope and responsibilities.Materials Control Specialist Jan 2003 – Dec 2004▪ Managed all aspects of material movement, including material transactions through receipt, WIP, and finished goods.− Supervised a team of 13 material handlers across three shifts▪ Realized a 15% improvement in inventory accuracy by implementing detailed cycle counts / auditing procedures and using pareto analyses of inventory discrepancies.▪ Implemented a visual Kanban system on corrugated and warehouse supplies which eliminated stock outs.▪ Served as key team member on the QS 9000 implementation team. Specific role included,− Creating procedures and work instructions− Key element team leader for 4.6,4.8, and 4.15− Corrective action, post audits team member and internal auditor for QS9000 systemBuyer Jan 2000 – Dec 2002▪ Planned and coordinated the procurement of all raw materials and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) items to support production needs using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and Requisition database.− Placed PO’s on 1000 sku’s to meet scheduling requirements ▪ Reviewed RFQs (Request for Quote) and created supplier selection criteria based on quality, safety, delivery, and cost.Material Handler/Shipping Receiving Coordinator Jan 1998 – Dec 1999▪ Pulled sales orders for shipments, prepared BOLs (Bill of Ladings), and dispatched LTL (Less than Truckload) and small package shipments.▪ Achieved order fulfillment accuracy of 99% in the first year.▪ Earned promotion to top level material handler and directed associates on the shipping/receiving team. Show less
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Education
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Tarrant County Junior College
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1992 - 1996
Brewer High School
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