Thomas Hoffman, CPIM

Production Planning, Supervision and Quality experience.

United States

About

I've held roles of production planner, planning manager, inventory control manager, resource planner, supply chain planner, production supervisor and process control engineer at excellent companies , i.e. L3Harris Tech, Magna International (Automotive), Howmet Aerospace (aerospace), Gerber/Nestle (baby food), Litehouse, Inc (food), General Electric (plastics/appliances). I'm a responsible, proactive, persistent, detail oriented professional with a strong work ethic who values "connection" with my extended work team. I believe that people (co-workers) should be treated as irreplaceable, NOT as replaceable. I also believe that everyone can learn something from anyone.

Experience

  • Production Planner at Acron Aviation
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Plan production for flight recorders for the aviation industry.

  • Production Supervisor at Gerber
    May 2022 - Jan 2023 · 9 mos

    Aseptic processing and packaging production lines. Supervise batching, aseptic filling, packaging, palletizing using SAP, DMO, HMI.

  • Resource Planner at Magna International
    Nov 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Receive production & service orders via EDI, convert into a working production plan, monitor/adjust the production plan, plan and monitor shipments. Monitor/answer Critical Tickets, Float Alarms, & Pilot Tickets on the FCA portal 7-days/week. Work closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering & Shipping using a team approach to accomplish what is needed timely and proactively. Plan ordinary pool point shipments, non-ordinary shipments such as LT, expedited trucks, expedited Fed-Ex Air, etc... as required to keep our customer's plants operating as planned despite changes or issues on our or their end. Prepare a weekly 12-week forecast update by platform for Stallantis (FCA/Dodge/Chrysler). Utilize BAAN, FCA Portal, Excel and other planning systems/programs as needed on a daily basis.

  • Supply Chain Planner at Howmet Aerospace
    Apr 2017 - Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Post-Cast Outplant Op's: Priorities, PO's, OT, skype mtg's, gauge calibration. Local & Mexico. Created new job numbers - Oracle & OHCMS: Working closely with Sales Team. Created/updated: BOM's, Routings, Components, Op Times, Waste %, worked w/Engineers. Provided important forecasts to internal support plants and external vendors. Purchased critical chemicals using Oracle: Quarterly Bulk PO's and One off PO's as needed. Social Distancing Coach April '20: Effective, positive approach, enhanced relationships.

  • Inventory Control Manager at Litehouse Inc.
    Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible Inventory Accuracy and 31 direct reports across 3-shifts at the Lowell, MI facility. Hired & empowered: Team leaders, job closers, lift truck drivers, cycle counters, label creators. Year end 1/1/17 inventory audit by outside firm, $1MM random inventory, 99.98% accurate! Classified, reported and logged plant waste using Smart Client MRP system. Managed close dated & expired product: Sold wholesale, donated food banks or destroyed. Created/updated relevant Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring valid procedures. Proficient in the use of Smart Client, MRP system.