SUMMARY:

• My career objectives are to obtain a position that affords me the opportunity to be a catalyst in improving processes and systems of an organization to help enhance its overall profitability, and positive cash flow.
• Results oriented manager with over 18 years of multi - functional experience in complex manufacturing and distribution environments, supply chain and warehouse management, with emphasis on KPI’s for sustained growth. I have demonstrated dynamic leadership traits that help to maximize the opportunities of team-based processes and help improve the organization’s cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Kings Mountain, NC

Materials Analyst / Materials Projects Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Supervised Materials project scope and deliverables
• Analyzed internal materials and inventory issues, evaluated gaps and improvement opportunities
• Helped to implement and document corrective actions and procedures, and helped to establish best in class processes for the manufacturing plant and Materials group
• Master scheduling for the manufacturing group, as it relates to production and assisted Materials functions
• Established materials layout and racking flow systems, to correlate with Kan-Ban initiatives

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Business Analyst - Intake to Sourcing (IT Procurement Division)

Responsibilities:

• Supervised project intermediates and collaborated with Line of Business to research, select, and negotiate wealth management service provider for employees
• Analyzed internal customer focused Intake process, evaluated gaps and improvement opportunities, helped to implement and document corrective actions and procedures and established best in class process. Reduced process time from 5 days to 2 days. Now, a benchmark for Confidential Intake process at enterprise and global level
• Worked across several Confidential Business Lines, to facilitate quick and efficient responses to the Intake Process between the requestors and the Sourcing function of the Supply Chain process at Confidential

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Industrial Engineer / Cost Structure Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Managed the I.E. Corporate Function
• Developed Time Study initiatives / analysis for all new processes
• Used Time Study analysis to generate Routings, Bill of Materials and Cost Structure repair for items already in existence
• Worked with Engineering and Operations to produce more effective ways to process materials and generate more efficient process flow
• Evaluated crating and packaging for shipping switches; looked for ways to help ensure stability

Confidential, Clover, SC

Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Managed the Brake Pad Commodity Line Supply Chain
• Worked with the two other buyers & the MRO specialist to help ensure all commodity lines were running efficiently
• Worked with plant personnel to help ensure commodities arrived on time and were inspected
• Worked with the Purchasing Group to ensure returns / rejected parts were moved accordingly

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & DEPLOYMENT

Responsibilities:

• Assessed systems and processes relating to Supply Chain, Quality Management, and Logistic
• Helped develop metrics, processes, and documentation to support continual improvement in Overall Systems
• Developed KPI’s with Balanced Score Cards to obtain visual enhancement of targeted objectives and goals
• Analyzed supplier performance based on metrics, previous history, and future development
• Advised on best practice scenarios, as it relates to Supply Chain improvement
• Performed complex Root Causes Analysis across a broad range of issues and scenarios
• Worked closely with Project Execution & Management to achieve expected deliverables and margins
• Managed PEM (Project Execution Model) meetings to help ensure Projects were on track
• International Experience with working and leading teams to accomplish objectives & goals
• Worked within the North American Power Group and our Finnish counterparts when they created new software platforms to help ensure the Beta Testing was accomplished and produced a usable and effective software platform we could use efficiently. Managed MRP transitioning for operational institution from platforms developed from Sweden and Finland, for corporate wide use

Confidential, Greenville, SC

MATERIALS SYSTEMS ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed systems and processes relating to materials inventory and MRO supply and allocation
• Helped develop and analyze SQL information as it relates to materials systems and inventory management
• Assessed Materials Control issues and helped process transactions within the ERP
• Federal Acquisition Regulation, with Government / DoD Contracting emphasis

Confidential, Pineville, NC

MATERIALS MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Managed materials inventory, MRO supply and allocation, with International exposure

Confidential, Gaffney, SC

MATERIALS MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Managed materials inventory & supply, helped develop bar coding systems integration for manufacturing

Confidential, Gaffney, SC

MANAGER, PURCHASING & LOGISTICS

Responsibilities:

• Managed all plant purchasing and logistics functions, including warehouse operations management
• Managed and improved the distribution sector of products in the Gaffney facility
• Worked with suppliers to reduce the minimum order quantities to reduce the on-hand inventory
• Developed and managed the plant master production schedule and production planning
• Helped to manage the successful launch of 2 new product lines at our facility
• Evaluated Packaging for distribution of various products
• Helped orchestrate the product development and customer management processes for new product lines
• Successful project management to help orchestrate effective plant layout & material movement
• Managed material handling equipment procurement to maximize costs effectiveness of material movement
• Energized workflow improvement via lean thinking principles and process analysis
• Integrated SAP ERP into our systems to help Clients like John Deer & Caterpillar to reduce lead times, forecast more proficiently, and improve on time delivery.

Confidential, SE, Harrisburg, NC

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities:

• Planned and implemented the revisions to ISO 9000:2000 (certified by ABS Evaluations)
• Performed systematic process, tooling, and raw material audits
• Performed process capability studies to help reinforce six-sigma performance expectations
• Administered machine capability studies for incoming capital equipment to meet predetermined standards
• Developed SPC systems metrics for manufacturing processes that reduced variation by 15%
• Coordinated preventative action systems that eliminated reoccurring customer complaints
• Performed scrap analysis, reporting and follow-up actions to identify root cause of variation
• Responsible for DOT Federal Regulation Compliance (CFR, Title 49 & Title 21) (HAZMAT)
• Directed the process improvement analysis that helped to reduce overall costs by 20%
• Division contact for all customer contact functions including problem reconciliation and periodic customer visits at their locations, as well as full responsibility for customer visits on site
• Reduced product lead times via standardizing product components and routing structures
• Responsible for all product failure analysis and reporting, and data analysis for plant level objectives
• Performed DOT performance testing (over 70 design types that had to be re-certified annually)
• Developed standard process times and routings for all product groups, through time study and work flow analysis
• Performed all process, quality, and Federal Compliance for facility (Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Procedures, JIT, 5 S’s, and set-up / changeover reduction).
• MSDS management
• Reduced actual material cost by more than 12%, as measured against the gross margin report
• Responsibility for planning, releasing orders, and verification of all incoming raw materials to do a 3-way match; analyzed, along with the accounting function, the P&L evaluation each month
• Directed monthly Supplier audits and yearly re- of those major suppliers
• Developed Annual Operating Plan for all forecasted Materials based on frozen costs, and reported monthly on actual cost against the AOP
• Maintained a Kan-Ban system for major product groups and consignment inventories that helped to reduce on hand inventory
• Helped to manage outbound and inbound freight allocations, planning, and cost reduction efforts
• Maintained ERP / MRP functions as needed for changes and implementations for process improvements
• Responsibility for all OSHA regulatory compliance (CFR, Title 29), including on-site inspections
• Safety program administration (CFR, Title 29), including EH&S and Waste Management
• Administered Workers Compensation compliance, analysis of costs, and Safety Incentive system
• Directed implementation and annual revisions to associate performance plans and Benefit Analysis
• Implementation and analysis of the annual wage administration function and Gain Share incentive system
• Facilitated company policies and procedures, to help ensure State and Federal labor law compliance
• Direct supervision of 14 associates; reduced manning by 15% via methods analysis and lean improvements
• Day to day scheduling and production planning for 4,000 (+) units per day
• Implemented set-up and change over reduction that helped to reduce lead times by 25%

Confidential, Kings Mountain, NC

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Managed and implemented all plant IE functions (plastics injection molding & assembly concentration)
• BOM implementation and revision responsibilities
• Work instructions and process / time standard implementation and revision

Confidential, Mt. Holly, NC

TRUCK ASSEMBLER / LEAD PERSON

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing related duties, Lead Person in 3 different departments
• Power Generation Mechanic (52D), Light Wheel Diesel Mechanic (63B), Secret Security Clearance
• I also have an affinity to tirelessly develop people, no matter what the situation. The people in any organization are what make the long-term difference between failure and victory- I have always understood this fundamental truth.
• I believe I would be a strong compliment to your overall organization, and could help you to realize your client’s cost, development, and strategic long-term growth goals. I look forward to possibly speaking with you soon, and for the potential to meet with you in person- I can be reached for additional comments, or further questions at (704) .