John McGrath
Claremont
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am quick to master new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Scheduler
RoushYates Manufacturing Solutions
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed comprehensive master production schedules that accounted for material availability, labor requirements, and equipment constraints.
- Communicated with manufacturing floor and scheduling teams to determine production plans.
- Optimized production schedules by analyzing demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
- Tracked production progress and made changes for efficiency.
- Projected the monthly sales potential and collaborated with all stake holders to meet the production/sales plan.
Production Scheduler/Purchasing
Structure Medical
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using Visual Manufacturingsoftware.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, improving collaboration and increasing efficiency in securing required materials on time.
- Developed effective contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain or production process, minimizing downtime.
- Maintained accurate records and handled purchase orders for all raw materials for the Mooresville and Madison Alabama sites.
- Enhanced on-time delivery rates by maintaining accurate production planning and prioritizing tasks.
- Evaluated capacity constraints to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for continuous workflow improvement.
Senior Planner
Plastiflex
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated closely with project managers to align schedules with overall project goals and objectives.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication throughout projects.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using BAAN software.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Production Scheduler
BrassCraft
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using Manugistics and JD Edwards software.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, improving collaboration and increasing efficiency in securing required materials on time.
- Met with all production stakeholders on a weekly basis to review schedule, manpower and material challenges.
- Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages or excess stock that could impact production timelines.
Demand Planner
Piedmont Hardware Brands
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Presented monthly forecast updates to senior management, highlighting key changes and risks in the demand outlook.
- Reduced inventory costs by optimizing safety stock levels and effectively managing obsolete items.
- Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
- Procured and managed inventories to support customer backlog and forecast.
Production Scheduler/Material Planner
CommScope Inc
05.1992 - 01.2015
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using SAP software.
- Set schedules for production staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages or excess stock that could impact production timelines.
- Enhanced on-time delivery rates by maintaining accurate production planning and prioritizing tasks. Overall OTD 98% achieved.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve overall efficiency within the production scheduling process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC05-1994
Skills
- Relationship building
- Purchasing strategies
- Demand forecasting
- Production planning
- Capacity planning
- Cost reduction initiatives
- New product launching
- ERP and MRP Proficient
- Master scheduling
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Timeline
Master Scheduler
RoushYates Manufacturing Solutions
10.2024 - 02.2025
Production Scheduler/Purchasing
Structure Medical
05.2019 - 10.2024
Senior Planner
Plastiflex
06.2018 - 05.2019
Production Scheduler
BrassCraft
10.2015 - 05.2018
Demand Planner
Piedmont Hardware Brands
02.2015 - 10.2015
Production Scheduler/Material Planner
CommScope Inc
05.1992 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Catawba College
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