Patrick Johnston

Operations and Lean professional with 10+ years of experience in production leadership, continuous improvement, data analysis, and employee development. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, achieving production targets, and leading high-performing teams in regulated manufacturing environments.

TEG Production Supervisor - Haemonetics - Clinton, PA

(2025-11 - 2026-08)

• Led a 20–28-person production team and achieved 106% of the FY26 production target while maintaining a zero-incident safety record exceeding 1,000 days.
• Consistently achieved monthly production targets through effective scheduling, staffing, and resource management.
• Developed production schedules and optimized staffing levels to meet operational targets and demand.
• Reduced waste by 20% using LEAN principles in a production environment
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, planning, and other departments

Operation Excellence Data Analyst - Abbott Laboratories - Westbrook, Maine

(2024-05 - 2025-09)

• Developed and maintained monthly operational reports using advanced Microsoft Excel functions to analyze performance metrics and support business decisions.
• Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
• Created KPI dashboards and data visualizations that translated complex operational data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
• Created data models to support decision-making processes.
• Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
• Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
• Earned a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

Production Supervisor - Lateral Flow - Abbott Laboratories - Westbrook, Maine

(2020-05 - 2024-05)

• Managed the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, goal setting, and employee development.
• Led a 28-person production team through multiple hiring ramps and periods of increased demand while maintaining productivity and staffing requirements.

Production Manager - Marca Coating Technologies - Gorham, Maine

(2016-05 - 2020-05)

• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
• Increased profit by streamlining operations.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
• Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.

Shipping and Handling - Sideshow Collectibles - Thousand Oaks, California

(2014-10 - 2016-05)

• Processed, packaged, and prepared customer orders for shipment while maintaining accuracy and product quality standards.
• Handled finished products with care, identifying defects or damage and ensuring items met quality standards prior to shipment.

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Texas Instruments - South Portland, Maine

(2010-06 - 2014-10)

• Investigated workplace incidents, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards, compliance gaps, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to strengthen workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Massabesic High School