DAVID PETERS

48 Argonne Drive
Kenmore, New York 14217 * 873-6789 * 868-1467

OBJECTIVE
A career position to which I can devote my superior management and communication
skills.
EXPERIENCE
Production Plant Supervisor
2004 - 2010
Greif Inc. Tonawan
da, New York
*Responsible for daily production of the fiber drum mechanical li
ne.
*Practice lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement s
trategies.
*Monitor and control all quality, safety and production activitie
s. Track daily OEE, and discuss previous day's failure's in order to prevent fut
ure issues.
*Interact with department group leaders to develop scheduling and
daily production activity.
*Work with mechanics and electricians in order to achieve optimal
machine output and scheduling of preventive maintenance.
* Coach and train union personnel on all OSHA safety regulations.
*Organize shift operation in regards to seniority, overtime utili
zation.
*Experience in coordinating outside vendor services and material
movement.
*Conduct morning meetings with employees to review daily expectat
ions.

Plant Supervisor
2002 - 2004
Coca-Cola Bottling of Buffalo, Inc. Buffalo
, New York

* 3rd Shift plant supervisor responsible for all facets of production, logistic
s, shipping and receiving for local and national accounts.
* Skilled in troubleshooting problems and communicating with management and sub
ordinates to solve them.
Warehouse Supervisor
1997 - 2002
MidCity Office Furniture Buff
alo, New York

* Responsible for inventory control functions including shipping, receiving, lo

gistics, disbursement and storage.
* Excellent problem solving skills in resolving product issues while directing
production activity to satisfy customer quality and quantity requirements.

Distribution Manager
1993 - 1997
Raymour and Flanigan Furniture Amherst, New Y
ork

*Responsible for individual sales goals coinciding with store budget (and revis
ions), to ensure that staff goals equal $9.8 million plan.
*Generate bi-monthly sales contest to help motivate associates and improve prof
it margin. Groom associates to become more aggressive in "add-on sales."

ATTRIBUTES
& SKILLS
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Daily use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
* Familiar with Kronos payroll systems
* Strong presentation abilities
* Work well under pressure
* Commitment to cooperative teamwork
* Dedicated to customer service
TRAINING &
SAFETY

* ABF Certified Forklift Instructor - Develop and conduct certification trainin

g.
*Conduct company wide safety training in PPE, Lockout/Tagout,
Hazard Communication / Emergency Medical Response.
*Supervised all accident investigations
*Emergency Response Team Member
*Safety Committee Member
*Conducted training in ISO9000 and QS9000
*Developed safety programs/policies and assisted in internal safety audits.

EDUCATION
State University College at Buffalo
Bachelors of Science in Marketing/Business Management - 1987
GPA - 3.6
REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request