139 Morse Drive Flintstone, Georgia 30725 ♦ hm: (706) 820-7508 ♦ cell: (423) 903-3431 smokey30725@comcast.net

Andrew H. Parks

Education/Training December 2008 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

July 2008 Masters of Business Administration Kennesaw State University

May 2000 B.S. Criminal Justice (Cum Laude)University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Experience October 2013 - PresentTandus-Centiva Production Planning ManagerInterim Senior Production Planning Manager (June 2014 – Sept 2014)

Oversee the daily functions of 14 Production Planning Associates and Plant Scheduling Associates in regard to decision-making, inventory allotment, planned run schedules, and order priority

Maintain various documents outlining procedures and update as necessary Train / Provide support during employee absences and vacations Disposition of aged / defective yarn, carpet rolls, and tile inventory Approve departmental purchasing requests in areas of purchased yarn and

internal department needs Participate in weekly production meeting comprised of plant managers and

department directors Participate in maintaining forecasting reports to ensure that adequate amounts

of raw material and finished goods are in place to service quick-ship programs and seasonal surges

Serve as department representative in improvement projects, cost savings initiatives, etc.

Meet periodically with vendors to ensure that raw material requests will be met in accordance with production schedules

Work in conjunction with sales and customer service departments on improvement requests for urgent / rush orders

Work with senior management to coordinate plant schedules around holidays and other planned / unplanned periods of downtime

Document weekly / monthly inventory levels for all aspects of manufacturing cycle through graphs and additional charts

Assist in root cause analysis investigations to determine failure causes Participate in department training and continuing education opportunities Assist in annual physical inventory count

October 2006 – October 2013Shaw IndustriesYarn planner (Production Planning Department)Certified First Aid and CPR responderProcess Improvement Committee MemberS.A.F.E. Team Member

Coordinate weekly yarn production schedules for multiple yarn mills Coordinate yarn shipments from outside vendors and properly maintain

related paperwork and purchase orders Assist in the planning of raw material requests from various warehouses and

singles yarn mills and verify that adequate amounts of raw material are available to meet schedule requirements

Work with plant yarn planners to resolve any unforeseen supply or production issues in a timely manner

Update various weekly reports Attend leadership and diversity training classes as assigned Coordinate Sample Yarn Requests with yarn mills to produce and evaluate

new or modified yarn components Monitor production levels throughout the week to ensure that production is

being completed at scheduled rates Anticipate and react to seasonal surges or sales promotions to ensure that

adequate inventory is available Coordinate with raw material and extrusion personnel to ensure that adequate

supplies of proper components are being produced

July 2001 – October 2006Chattem, Inc.Team Leader (Packaging Department)

Member of Chattem Safety CommitteeCertified First Aid and CPR responder

Coordinate and oversee daily functions of assigned packaging line, consisting of Chattem Line Workers, as well as, Olsten temporary employees

Verify correct packaging components are in place prior to line start-up Foster and encourage an atmosphere which promotes teamwork among

various line personnel Ensure timely completion of scheduled product runs in accordance with

CGMPs and Chattem SOPs Maintain accurate record-keeping of production totals and work hours

performed by assigned line Accurately complete batch packaging records at end of production run Perform daily Quality Assurance inspections to guarantee compliance within

established torque and weight limits of product packaging Communicate openly with other departments to initiate product readiness, i.e.

coordinate with mechanics and operators for line changeovers and with manufacturing department for line and/or pump cleanings

Attend quarterly training sessions on CGMP’s and safety issues Operator certified on electric pallet jack and electric forklift

December 1999 – June 2001

The Sports Authority1999 – 2000 HFC (Hunting, Fishing, Camping) Sales Associate2000 – 2001 Team Leader (HFC)

Issued state hunting and fishing licenses Completed firearm sales in accordance with TBI background check

procedures Unloaded and merchandised incoming stock Performed monthly firearm audits Maintained department to Corporate standards

August 1996 – December 1999The K-Mart Corporation (Gunbarrel Road location)Sporting Goods and Electronics Sales Associate

Unloaded and distributed merchandise to sales floor Issued state hunting and fishing licenses Completed firearm sales in accordance with State and Federal law