Manuel I. Morales
Santa Paula
Summary
Accomplished Senior Planner with a proven track record at Parker Hannifin, enhancing supply chain efficiency and production outcomes. Expert in materials management and demand planning, coupled with strong leadership in cross-functional teams. Achieved a 25% improvement in on-time delivery, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and project management skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planner
Parker Hannifin
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring alignment of demand forecasts with inventory and capacity constraints.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by collaborating with procurement and logistics teams to mitigate material shortages.
- Integrated demand data into ERP systems, reducing lead times by 10%.
- Conducted root cause analyses to address inventory discrepancies and implemented corrective measures.
- Provided leadership with data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making in materials management.
Production Lead / Tech
Parker Hannifin
07.2017 - 06.2024
- Managed a team of 25 employees, overseeing production schedules through Day-by-Hour Boards to ensure workflow efficiency, effective material handling, and waste reduction.
- Conducted performance reviews and implemented training programs to address skill gaps, improve team effectiveness, and enhance procurement coordination for timely material availability.
- Led Kaizen initiatives, achieving annual cost savings of $30K to $230K by streamlining material handling and workflows.
- Represented the production team in Genba walks, ZDP meetings, and non-conformance reviews, driving corrective actions, procurement alignment, and process improvements.
- Reduced waste and increased production utilization by 15% through effective workload balancing, lean practices, and optimized material flow.
- Oversaw $60M in annual production volume, ensuring optimal resource allocation, material procurement, and availability to meet operational goals.
Aerospace Tech
Parker Hannifin
10.2006 - 07.2017
- Manufactured quick-disconnect couplings for military and commercial applications, adhering to ISO 9001 standards.
- Improved on-time delivery for Boeing hose lines by 25%, saving 500 labor hours annually.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve material defects, contributing to product quality improvements.
- Supported non-conformance investigations and process improvements by analyzing material challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
05-2024
Skills
- Materials Management
- Demand Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen & Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Metrics Reporting (TIB, Day-by-Hour)
- ERP & Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Value Stream Mapping
- Work Planning
- Safety Compliance
- Project Management
- Procurement Coordination
Timeline
Senior Planner
Parker Hannifin
06.2024 - Current
Production Lead / Tech
Parker Hannifin
07.2017 - 06.2024
Aerospace Tech
Parker Hannifin
10.2006 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
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