Experience

Pacon Corporation

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Present



CertainTeed

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Manager

  • Nov 2013 - May 2015

  • Consistent with Strategic Corporate Objectives, provide leadership to safely and effectively manage all plant operations to achieve maximum efficiencies within cost & quality standards • Manage an automated state-of-the-art drywall finishing products manufacturing facility • Responsibilities include the safe and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, equipment and in-process inventories in the production of all products • Manage maintenance and facilities • Champion world… Show more • Consistent with Strategic Corporate Objectives, provide leadership to safely and effectively manage all plant operations to achieve maximum efficiencies within cost & quality standards • Manage an automated state-of-the-art drywall finishing products manufacturing facility • Responsibilities include the safe and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, equipment and in-process inventories in the production of all products • Manage maintenance and facilities • Champion world class processes through leadership and training • Maintain, implement and monitor housekeeping practices • Ensure adherence to plant rules and safety regulations while coaching employees to achieve high standards • Evaluates daily production reports regarding man-hours, machine hours, output, quality and material usage as compared to standards. Reviews non-compliance areas to determine causes of variances from standard and develop solutions to resolve • Responsible for elimination of human error losses and the mentoring/development of plant employees • Recommend capital projects and work with technical service personnel in the engineering, design, procurement and installation/commissioning of capital project Show less • Consistent with Strategic Corporate Objectives, provide leadership to safely and effectively manage all plant operations to achieve maximum efficiencies within cost & quality standards • Manage an automated state-of-the-art drywall finishing products manufacturing facility • Responsibilities include the safe and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, equipment and in-process inventories in the production of all products • Manage maintenance and facilities • Champion world… Show more • Consistent with Strategic Corporate Objectives, provide leadership to safely and effectively manage all plant operations to achieve maximum efficiencies within cost & quality standards • Manage an automated state-of-the-art drywall finishing products manufacturing facility • Responsibilities include the safe and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, equipment and in-process inventories in the production of all products • Manage maintenance and facilities • Champion world class processes through leadership and training • Maintain, implement and monitor housekeeping practices • Ensure adherence to plant rules and safety regulations while coaching employees to achieve high standards • Evaluates daily production reports regarding man-hours, machine hours, output, quality and material usage as compared to standards. Reviews non-compliance areas to determine causes of variances from standard and develop solutions to resolve • Responsible for elimination of human error losses and the mentoring/development of plant employees • Recommend capital projects and work with technical service personnel in the engineering, design, procurement and installation/commissioning of capital project Show less



Bemis Company, Inc.

• Switzerland
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Planning (Supply Chain) Manager

  • Jan 2006 - May 2013

  • Managed Production Planning, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Warehousing and Transportation areas focusing on customer short and long term goals to ensure that our customers received premium service and product at all times • Implemented customer service models • Constant interaction with customers and Marketing to provide information and support in response to inquires about products and services that would enhance customers business models • Collaborated with Sales and… Show more • Managed Production Planning, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Warehousing and Transportation areas focusing on customer short and long term goals to ensure that our customers received premium service and product at all times • Implemented customer service models • Constant interaction with customers and Marketing to provide information and support in response to inquires about products and services that would enhance customers business models • Collaborated with Sales and Marketing teams to maintain core business structure and drive business growth • Managed production planning operations utilizing various scheduling techniques to maximize production efficiencies and output while focusing on meeting customer service level objectives and optimizing working capital • Procurement functions including negotiating corporate agreements, purchasing raw materials, and material management • Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques (i.e. KanBan, VMI, material flow utilization/reduction, plant layout, best practices) in support of reducing inventory and improved customer service performance goals • Managed warehousing and transportation providing timely and accurate distribution of goods Show less • Managed Production Planning, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Warehousing and Transportation areas focusing on customer short and long term goals to ensure that our customers received premium service and product at all times • Implemented customer service models • Constant interaction with customers and Marketing to provide information and support in response to inquires about products and services that would enhance customers business models • Collaborated with Sales and… Show more • Managed Production Planning, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Warehousing and Transportation areas focusing on customer short and long term goals to ensure that our customers received premium service and product at all times • Implemented customer service models • Constant interaction with customers and Marketing to provide information and support in response to inquires about products and services that would enhance customers business models • Collaborated with Sales and Marketing teams to maintain core business structure and drive business growth • Managed production planning operations utilizing various scheduling techniques to maximize production efficiencies and output while focusing on meeting customer service level objectives and optimizing working capital • Procurement functions including negotiating corporate agreements, purchasing raw materials, and material management • Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques (i.e. KanBan, VMI, material flow utilization/reduction, plant layout, best practices) in support of reducing inventory and improved customer service performance goals • Managed warehousing and transportation providing timely and accurate distribution of goods Show less



Rio Tinto Alcan

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Materials Supervisor

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Ensured the continuity of supply of raw material while optimizing working capital • Provided direction and assistance concerning purchasing decisions to optimize leverage in line with business objectives • Worked collaboratively with suppliers to establish inventory management programs to decrease working capital and enhance customer turn around time • Compiled and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or… Show more • Ensured the continuity of supply of raw material while optimizing working capital • Provided direction and assistance concerning purchasing decisions to optimize leverage in line with business objectives • Worked collaboratively with suppliers to establish inventory management programs to decrease working capital and enhance customer turn around time • Compiled and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued • Monitored and maintain inventory while ensuring safe and prompt storage and efficient process flow of material • Implemented proactive excess and obsolete inventory management systems • Implemented and maintain supplier performance programs Show less • Ensured the continuity of supply of raw material while optimizing working capital • Provided direction and assistance concerning purchasing decisions to optimize leverage in line with business objectives • Worked collaboratively with suppliers to establish inventory management programs to decrease working capital and enhance customer turn around time • Compiled and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or… Show more • Ensured the continuity of supply of raw material while optimizing working capital • Provided direction and assistance concerning purchasing decisions to optimize leverage in line with business objectives • Worked collaboratively with suppliers to establish inventory management programs to decrease working capital and enhance customer turn around time • Compiled and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued • Monitored and maintain inventory while ensuring safe and prompt storage and efficient process flow of material • Implemented proactive excess and obsolete inventory management systems • Implemented and maintain supplier performance programs Show less



Alcan Packaging Ltd

• Production Planning Leader

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Developed the master production schedule, in response to sales and marketing product demand forecasts, and ensured the plan was followed for on time delivery • Maintained raw material, work-in-process and finished goods inventory levels to meet KPI targets • Performed analysis to determine the optimal production schedule while focusing on meeting customer service level objectives and optimizing working capital • Developed and maintained a Capacity Requirement Plan to review… Show more • Developed the master production schedule, in response to sales and marketing product demand forecasts, and ensured the plan was followed for on time delivery • Maintained raw material, work-in-process and finished goods inventory levels to meet KPI targets • Performed analysis to determine the optimal production schedule while focusing on meeting customer service level objectives and optimizing working capital • Developed and maintained a Capacity Requirement Plan to review capacity performance, manning requirements and recommended necessary changes as required

• Buyer/Planner

  • Sep 2002 - Mar 2003

• Buyer/Estimator

  • Nov 2001 - Sep 2002



Alusuisse-Lonza Lawson Mardon

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Customer Service Coordinator

  • Aug 1998 - Nov 2001



Lawson Mardon Group Ltd

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Planning Assistant

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 1998