Craig Taskey
Production Planning Supervisor @StarPlus Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Production Planning Supervisor @StarPlus Energy
US
Supervised production planning operations for a new gigafactory manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and modules, supporting the rapid growth of the EV sector.Key Achievements:•Led and developed a team of planners, ensuring the on-time launch of a $3 billion gigafactory through effective capacity planning and production scheduling.•Designed and implemented new SOPs, policies, and training programs, standardizing processes across cross-functional teams.•Oversaw Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP), aligning production with demand forecasts and supplier capacity, while maintaining on-time delivery performance above 98%.•Supported strategic decision-making by providing data-driven production forecasts, enabling leadership to anticipate constraints and prioritize high-demand EV programs.
EDUCATION
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business
SKILLS
ABOUT CRAIG TASKEY
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) supply chain and operations leader with over 20 years of experience driving efficiency, cost reduction, and strategic growth in the automotive, EV/BEV, manufacturing, and power electronics industries.Throughout my career, I have led multi-site operations, managed large teams, and optimized complex supply chains, delivering measurable results in inventory management, production planning, logistics, and supplier performance. I specialize in leveraging my knowledge and skills to streamline processes, improve on-time delivery, and reduce operational costs.Highlights of my experience include:•Leading cross-functional and multicultural teams across multiple sites to achieve operational excellence.•Implementing S & OP and production planning strategies that optimize inventory, reduce premium freight costs, and improve customer service levels.•Driving supplier development and vendor management, ensuring compliance and improving delivery performance across global supply chains.•Supporting EV/BEV new product launches with production readiness and materials planning.•Applying continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, DMAIC, 5-Why) to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.I am passionate about coaching and mentoring high-performing teams, developing and improving processes, and helping organizations scale efficiently. I welcome opportunities to connect with supply chain, operations, and automotive/EV professionals, as well as organizations looking to optimize their operations and drive continuous improvement.Key specialties: supply planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory control, production control, logistics, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and cross-cultural leadership.
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