Christopher Johnson
Elberton
Summary
Results-driven Production Team Lead with 20 years of experience in manufacturing operations, distribution, and shipping. Skilled in motivating teams and enhancing production efficiency while managing material planning to meet evolving needs. Committed to driving capacity improvements and sustainability initiatives in a growth-oriented environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Material Planner
Boehringer Ingelheim
Athens
12.2000 - 08.2025
- Developed and maintained accurate inventory records using ERP systems.
- Analyzed production schedules to align material procurement with manufacturing needs.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and uphold quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize storage and reduce waste effectively.
- Coordinated material requirements planning processes to ensure timely supply availability.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and resolve issues.
- Oversaw the implementation of best practices in material management procedures.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate records.
- Supplied production data to field operators, technicians, engineers and supervisors.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported issues to supervisor.
- Rotated goods in inventory by following 'first in, first out' approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
- Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Positioned products between receiving, storage and shipping areas to efficiently transfer items with minimum wasted effort.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Inventoried items with daily cycle count and monthly audits and investigated discrepancies to maximize data accuracy.
- Communicated with internal staff members and management to facilitate timely product flows.
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Worked from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions.
- Assist quality control and quality assurance to maintain high level of customer satisfaction.
- Communicated product and machine failure details to design team and reliability departments.
- Prepared operational reports and provided information to supervisors.
- Organized, scheduled and assigned production work across team members for task balance.
- Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivation of line employees.
- Led team to achieve production goals through effective coordination.
- Coordinated project schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Managed communications between departments to streamline processes.
- Organized training sessions for staff on new software and procedures, enhancing team proficiency.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for departmental initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and team progress.
- Maintained records of project documentation for reference and compliance.
- Supported budget management by tracking expenses and resource allocation.
- Trained team members on inventory control techniques and system usage.
- Helped manage capacity by identifying potential gaps and escalating solutions to meet customer demand.
- Worked closely with manufacturing team to help develop monthly production volume plans based on parameters such as business forecasts, known orders, and defined capacity.
- Developed standardized processes to optimize business resource utilization.
Sergeant
Army National Guard
Winder
11.2007 - 11.2013
- Directed IT support services to maintain operational efficiency
- Coordinated supply inventory management to ensure readiness
- Advised soldiers on career development pathways
Maintenance
Bobby Brown State Park
Elberton
05.1996 - 06.1998
- Maintained operational facilities to support continuous service
- Performed plumbing repairs to restore system functionality
- Installed electrical outlets and fixtures to improve accessibility and service readiness
Education
GED -
Athens Tech
Elberton, GA01.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Forklift Trainer
Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia, GAInformation Technology Certification - Information Technolog
Fort Gordon Information Center
AugustaCertificate of Technical Studies - Warehouse And Inventory Management
Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia, GASkills
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Material resource planning
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Warehouse auditing
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse auditing
- Warehouse models
- Data analysis
- Data warehousing
- ERP systems
- SAP software proficiency
- Bill of materials
- Warehouse support
- SAP software proficiency
Phone
cell, 706-988-1656
Timeline
Sergeant
Army National Guard
11.2007 - 11.2013
Production Material Planner
Boehringer Ingelheim
12.2000 - 08.2025
Maintenance
Bobby Brown State Park
05.1996 - 06.1998
GED -
Athens Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Forklift Trainer
Athens Technical College
Information Technology Certification - Information Technolog
Fort Gordon Information Center
Certificate of Technical Studies - Warehouse And Inventory Management
Athens Technical College