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Christopher Radigan

Lancaster

Summary

Dynamic Planning & Production Manager at Morton Manufacturing with expertise in production management and strategic execution. Proven track record in leading process improvements and enhancing customer relationships. Skilled in material planning and team leadership, driving operational efficiency and achieving production goals. Committed to delivering results and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning & Production Manager

Morton Manufacturing
Lancaster
01.2007 - Current
  • Translating/referencing blue prints & specifications to create efficient procedures & maintain quality travelers
  • Prioritizes work assignments and works with team & shared resources
  • Daily interface with directors, engineers & supervisors to ensure department & company goals are continuously maintained
  • Scheduling & forecasting customer orders
  • Coordinates schedule of activities with customer on planning, scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups.
  • Produces revenue analysis and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s production control including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
  • Develops, implements and approves items such as material requirements, planning systems, work in process tracking, material and labor variance controls and manufacturing performance reporting.
  • Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
  • Responsible for planning, reviewing and developing production procedures and personnel.
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
  • Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery commitments are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
  • Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for determining material planning parameters for components.
  • Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
  • Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.

· Lead a team of demand controllers in planning and supporting the factories

· Evaluate and coordinate program requirements to ensure a controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements

· Provide status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed

· Lead process improvement activities and cost reduction initiatives

· Lead regular commitment/planning meetings to establish regular production goals

· Create in-depth profiles of key clients to understand their business goals, challenges, and stakeholders, and develop tailored strategies to meet them.

· Create in-depth profiles of key clients to understand their business goals, challenges, and stakeholders, and develop tailored strategies to meet them.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, product, support) to ensure seamless delivery of products and services and to resolve any client issues.

License Realtor

Keller Williams
Palmdale
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bartender

Black Angus
Lancaster
01.2001 - 01.2005

Tool Crip clerk

Building 1600
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Checking tool kits & parts out to aircraft mechanics and electricians
  • Edwards AFB

Education

General education -

Antelope valley college
01.2002

Skills

  • Production management
  • Production planning
  • Scheduling systems
  • Customer relationship management
  • Process improvement
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Material planning
  • Strategic execution
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Production scheduling
  • Manufacturing management
  • Supervision
  • Clear communication
  • Concise communication
  • Influencing decisions
  • Fact finding analysis
  • Customer account management
  • Customer service management
  • Quoting
  • Estimating
  • Negotiating
  • Long term agreements
  • Knowledge of manufacturing machines
  • Flow of product
  • 5S principles
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • AS9100
  • AS13100
  • Order management
  • Sales methodologies
  • Price quote preparation
  • Sales process
  • Continuous improvements

Accomplishments

  • Fastener Basics Certification, Fastener Institute
  • GD&T Fundamentals for aviation, Integrated Training Resources
  • PFMEA workshop, Integrated Training Resources
  • Antelope Valley College 2000-2002, General Education

Timeline

Planning & Production Manager

Morton Manufacturing
01.2007 - Current

License Realtor

Keller Williams
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bartender

Black Angus
01.2001 - 01.2005

Tool Crip clerk

Building 1600
01.1998 - 01.1999

General education -

Antelope valley college
Christopher Radigan