Andrew Kowalski

Responsible for purchase of diecastings, metal coating services, and various metal components.

Responsible for molded plastic components and injection mold purchases.

Managed several aspects of the production department, including personnel administration, new product implementation, safety, quality, and efficiency improvements. Led hiring process for mechanics and stock clerks, multifunctional team to develop alternate work schedules, and annual budget process.

Scheduled production for 9 personal care product filling lines to optimize capacity, flexibility and cost. Tracked schedule adherence and utilization to drive corrective actions. Implemented new MRP system.

Planned and scheduled raw materials for various personal care product filling lines. Implemented JIT to reduce inventory. Measured supplier performance to drive corrective actions.

Ensured accurate and timely shipments of customer orders. Supervised 10 employees, whose responsibilities included picking orders, loading trucks, auditing shipments, and storing and retrieving finished goods. Trained and developed new employees.

Performed freight rate analyses and comparisons to support carrier selection across national distribution system. Monitored accuracy of freight costing system and made improvements to freight payment plan. Supported project to reduce costs and simplify billing procedures for freight carriers.