Andrew Ferrie

• Ensured timely delivery of packaged products by closely monitoring schedules and resolving any bottlenecks in the process.
• Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the department to reduce waste generation while maintaining high-quality output standards.
• Achieved successful launches of new products by ensuring seamless coordination between packaging, marketing, and production teams.
• Optimized warehouse space utilization by implementing effective inventory management systems for packaging materials.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices in packaging, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
• Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management, and cleaning.
• Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
• Managed job performance of warehouse personnel to encourage steady and productive workflow.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in significant reduction in annual packaging expenditure.
• Improved packaging efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback for employee growth and development.
• Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents within the packaging department.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

• Manage parts department
• Manage fab department
• Manage QC department
• Manage shipping department
• Requesting material buy list
• Approve material requisitions
• Approve shop floor time off
• Inventory control
• Schedule shop employee hours
• Schedule shop employee tasks
• Manage when jobs are released for production
• Re-order gas
• Train new employees on machines/or delegate a qualified trainer
• Interview potential new employees
• Maintain Safety on shop floor
• Discipline shop floor employees when necessary
• Recognizing desired qualifications in potential employees
• Using tact and professionalism in the termination process
• Fill out ready to ship forms
• Add pictures of loads shipping in job folder
• Schedule scrap material pick up
• Control kan ban items on shop floor

September of 2008 was promoted to Fabrication and Welding Supervisor and then in April of 2013 I was promoted to Production Manager where I also took over the entire shop floor from requesting steel and parts to the finial shipment of the product.

• Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
• Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
• Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for improvement.
• Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
• Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
• Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
• Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
• Assigned individual work assignments and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters.

I ran all fabrication machines including

• Ironworkers
• Saws
• CNC Plasma table
• CNC Punch press
• Shear
• Press brake
• Strippit
• Drills
• Some Mig Welding
• Also helped supervisor with his day to day task
• Figured for all raw steel requirements and kit parts

I was promoted to Fabrication and Welding Supervisor in September of 2008

• Took care of residents on their daily needs

• Stock shelves
• Stock produce
• Unload trucks
• Help customers get good to their cars

Grew up on a 1000+ head hog farm helping Dad and brothers raising hogs from start to finish.