Jacob Blouin

Production Planner at Carefree of Colorado
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Planner
      • May 2022 - Present

      High level planning with a strong focus on report development and data analysis to support greater communication, coordination, and process flow between departments. Collaborate with sales to establish monthly targets in multiple markets, then track and report on progress towards those goals. Raise flags when challenges arise that could put those goals at risk. Manage production build history and compare against current demand. Raise flags where labor or output is above or below… Show more High level planning with a strong focus on report development and data analysis to support greater communication, coordination, and process flow between departments. Collaborate with sales to establish monthly targets in multiple markets, then track and report on progress towards those goals. Raise flags when challenges arise that could put those goals at risk. Manage production build history and compare against current demand. Raise flags where labor or output is above or below necessary thresholds. Monitor daily schedule adherence to ensure targeted customers will be built in time for planned shipments. Provide targeted shipments each week to the shipping department so they can book trucks and schedule labor as needed. Assess daily progress to adjust the plan when necessary. Provide customer service and sales with status reports for specific customers and orders as needed.

    • Production Scheduler
      • Jun 2021 - May 2022

      Scheduling for 18 different production lines that build awnings and various components, with primary focus on OEM customers. Work around system limitations by using various spreadsheets, regularly building my own tools in spreadsheets to determine quantities needed, overall workload for each area, component shortages, shipping schedule, etc. Generate or close work orders to keep system information accurate. Transfer or cycle out inventory as needed. Collaborate with the sales team to… Show more Scheduling for 18 different production lines that build awnings and various components, with primary focus on OEM customers. Work around system limitations by using various spreadsheets, regularly building my own tools in spreadsheets to determine quantities needed, overall workload for each area, component shortages, shipping schedule, etc. Generate or close work orders to keep system information accurate. Transfer or cycle out inventory as needed. Collaborate with the sales team to determine high priority products, then schedule accordingly and communicate clearly to the production and shipping teams. Follow up on progress in each area and report back to the sales team or customers. Directly manage the handoffs for very high priority items as needed. Work with the purchasing team to ensure sufficient lead times of planned builds and adjust schedule as needed for unexpected part shortages. Implement processes and tools to track high priority components and ensure quick reaction times to unexpected problems.

    • Production Technician III
      • Apr 2019 - Jun 2021

      With my background learning and operating complex machinery, and extensive experience in production, was hired to fill a specialty role. Manufacture a wide variety of medical components within set guidelines and a specific time frame. High level clean-room environment producing blood-clotting products manufactured on over 10 different types of machines. Combination of hand assembly and machine work calls for high attention to detail and good understanding of work flow either alone or with a… Show more With my background learning and operating complex machinery, and extensive experience in production, was hired to fill a specialty role. Manufacture a wide variety of medical components within set guidelines and a specific time frame. High level clean-room environment producing blood-clotting products manufactured on over 10 different types of machines. Combination of hand assembly and machine work calls for high attention to detail and good understanding of work flow either alone or with a team. Show less With my background learning and operating complex machinery, and extensive experience in production, was hired to fill a specialty role. Manufacture a wide variety of medical components within set guidelines and a specific time frame. High level clean-room environment producing blood-clotting products manufactured on over 10 different types of machines. Combination of hand assembly and machine work calls for high attention to detail and good understanding of work flow either alone or with a… Show more With my background learning and operating complex machinery, and extensive experience in production, was hired to fill a specialty role. Manufacture a wide variety of medical components within set guidelines and a specific time frame. High level clean-room environment producing blood-clotting products manufactured on over 10 different types of machines. Combination of hand assembly and machine work calls for high attention to detail and good understanding of work flow either alone or with a team. Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Manager
      • May 2018 - Apr 2019

      Oversee and facilitate all production operations for manual bottling stations and automated bottling/labeling/cartoning line. Develop documentation for proper procedures, make sure they're implemented and maintained. Explore methods for improving efficiency. Track and organize storage of finished goods and production materials in the warehouse (certified electric sit-in forklift operator). Schedule production to maintain finished goods inventory and fulfill deadlines for new product launches… Show more Oversee and facilitate all production operations for manual bottling stations and automated bottling/labeling/cartoning line. Develop documentation for proper procedures, make sure they're implemented and maintained. Explore methods for improving efficiency. Track and organize storage of finished goods and production materials in the warehouse (certified electric sit-in forklift operator). Schedule production to maintain finished goods inventory and fulfill deadlines for new product launches. Forecast production needs for busy and slow seasons. Work as an operator in any area as needed.

    • Line Lead
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

      Ran a temporary 2nd shift to help with seasonal production needs. Later sent to Belgium for two weeks to be trained in basic operation, format changes, troubleshooting, and general maintenance of an automated bottling/labeling/cartoning line being installed at our facility. Worked with installers when setting up and calibrating the new line in the USA. Developed documentation for operation, troubleshooting, maintenance. Provide ongoing training for the production team. Read all manuals to… Show more Ran a temporary 2nd shift to help with seasonal production needs. Later sent to Belgium for two weeks to be trained in basic operation, format changes, troubleshooting, and general maintenance of an automated bottling/labeling/cartoning line being installed at our facility. Worked with installers when setting up and calibrating the new line in the USA. Developed documentation for operation, troubleshooting, maintenance. Provide ongoing training for the production team. Read all manuals to ensure proper operation and necessary maintenance is performed. Troubleshoot, repair as able, order replacement parts as needed, ensure maintenance is regularly performed.

    • Line Operator
      • Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

      Learned to perform various manual tasks with speed and precision at high quality on a manual bottling assembly line.

    • United States
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Project Coordinator
      • Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

      Coordinate service and installation schedule for all field technicians. Review sales paperwork to confirm parts compatibility. Order parts/wire/tools for installation, service calls, and inventory. Program new and existing security and fire alarm panels partially or from start to finish using downloading software or walking technician through keypad programming. Provide technical support for customers, explaining problems in technical or laymen terms and assisting with resolutions or service… Show more Coordinate service and installation schedule for all field technicians. Review sales paperwork to confirm parts compatibility. Order parts/wire/tools for installation, service calls, and inventory. Program new and existing security and fire alarm panels partially or from start to finish using downloading software or walking technician through keypad programming. Provide technical support for customers, explaining problems in technical or laymen terms and assisting with resolutions or service appointments. Regularly research and learn unfamiliar technology to become adept at operation, programming, or troubleshooting. Extensive experience with security and fire alarm systems, limited experience with access control and CCTV.

    • Emergency Dispatcher
      • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

      Worked as a dispatcher part-time, and in tech support part-time. Handled alarm signals according to specific procedures, carefully followed any special instructions with each account. High attention to detail allowed me to perform data entry accurately, including zones, call lists, passwords, etc. Became familiar with basic security system operation, assisted with troubleshooting over the phone and scheduling service appointments. Regularly researched products we service/install to increase my… Show more Worked as a dispatcher part-time, and in tech support part-time. Handled alarm signals according to specific procedures, carefully followed any special instructions with each account. High attention to detail allowed me to perform data entry accurately, including zones, call lists, passwords, etc. Became familiar with basic security system operation, assisted with troubleshooting over the phone and scheduling service appointments. Regularly researched products we service/install to increase my range of support, ranging from outdated panels to latest technology.

Education

  • Minnesota Connections Academy
    High School Diploma

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