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Scott Meredith

New Haven

Summary

Production Planner with a proven track record at Prairie Farms Dairy, excelling in strategic production planning and effective team communication. Successfully optimized resource allocation, enhancing delivery timelines and minimizing excess stock. Adept at problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient workflows in fast-paced environments.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner

Prairie Farms Dairy
02.1994 - Current
  • Coordinated production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet delivery timelines.
  • Analyzed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess stock.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and streamline workflows.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Ordered products from other plants to ensure customers have the desired products.
  • Ordered Cartons and Ingredients to be able to produce the products in full and on time.
  • Tracked and ordered raw milk, resin and sugars to keep production on schedule.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy
08.2010 - 11.2013
  • Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Mentored and trained team members on efficient manufacturing processes and equipment usage.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Scheduled employees to meet the operation needs
  • Tracked efficiencies to improve production output
  • Made sure products where in spec to supply a high quality product to the consumers

Cooler Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy
09.1998 - 08.2010
  • Supervised daily operations of cooler management, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Scheduled cooler personal to ensure product was loaded on time
  • Made sure items were properly rotated with the FIFO process

Education

New Haven High School
New Haven IN

Skills

  • Effective team communication
  • Strategic production planning
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Vendor relationship building
  • Order fulfillment
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Task prioritization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Deadline management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy
08.2010 - 11.2013

Cooler Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy
09.1998 - 08.2010

Production Planner

Prairie Farms Dairy
02.1994 - Current

New Haven High School
Scott Meredith