James Payne1420 Dennison Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169

Home: 847-490-1249 - Cell: 847-409-2828 : kane71624@comcast.net

Summary

Versatile management candidate trained in all areas of manufacturing who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of machining, assembly, purchasing, traffic, production scheduling, inventory and shipping/receiving. and an unsurpassed worth ethic.

Highlights

● Strategic planning ● Global and strategic sourcing● Negotiations expert ● Procedure development

● Analytical ● Lean manufacturing and design● Personable ● Team building● Cost reduction and containment ● Inventory control● Process improvement strategies ● Staff retention

● Relationship building ● Microsoft Office Suite qualified● Systems implementation ● Productivity improvement specialist

● Flexible● Troubleshooting and problem solving ● Dedicated ● Client relationships

Accomplishments

Leadership● Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.

Personally managed production activities to guarantee 95% of orders were shipped on-time.

Experience

Production Manager

October 2014 to October 2016

Abrasive Form-Bloomingdale, IllinoisManage Night Shift to achieve company goals.Schedule all production-30 operators running 40 machinesImplement policy changesTraining of existing and new employeesPromote employee engagementWork with all departments to resolve issues pertaining to personnel or productionAssure proper and thorough communication with production team

Production Supervisor

December 2013 to October 2014

Chiquita/Fresh ExpressStreamwood, IllinoisManage 50 union employees for food productionManage night shift production/schedules as per customer requirements.Interact with all departments to assure schedule adherence.Troubleshoot packaging equipment

Warehouse Supervisor

July 2013 to December 2013

Flavor Focus- West Chicago, Illinois

Manage shipping/receiving warehouseOversee 20 employees for storing newly manufactured flavorings.Manage inventory for LIFO, locations, and required inventory levelsCoordinate pulling, packing, and shipping of all customer reqirements.

General ManagerMay 1994 to January 2013Terco, Inc. – Bloomingdale, Illinois

Helped achieve company goals by supervising all production workers. Maintained proper stock levels for the company requirementsDeveloped production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance.Drafted a timescale for all jobs.Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed. Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems.Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance. Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals. Reviewed the performance of subordinates.