DIMITRIOS ZIZILAS

***** ****** ****** *****, **** Myers, Florida 33913 (C) 917-***-**** acgmdg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A results orientated Manager with a 24 year proven track record in the cosmetic/beauty industry that

understands all aspects of manufacturing, project planning, inventory control,purchasing, costing, new

business and customer development. Focused decision maker withdemonstrated ability to lead cross functional

teams in the design, development and launch ofleading edge solutions and processes.

Skills

AS/400 Working knowledge of engineeringJDE

Quality assurance trainingExcel Quality

inspectionMRP Strong leadership abilities

Year End Inventory Product Development documentation

Inventory Control Material handling expertiseInventory Management

SupervisionISO Production line

managementMaterials Management Practices safety and sanitation standards Manufacturing

Management GMP

Product Costing OSHA regulationsNegotiations Package

DesignBudgeting

Work History

Operations Specialist 08/1990 to 04/2014

MANA PRODUCTS INC – New York City

Responsible for managing detailed data for over 400,000 components and finished goodsused in the

cosmetic/beauty industry.

Directed project planning for new start up business, project implementations, productdevelopment,

controlled processes from product concept, to packaging approval, to final pack out.Bill of Materials/Data

Integrity Specialist.Provided documentation/assembly instructions for various production areas mostly in

theform of work orders.Created and controlled commodity codes for all items in order to assist

departments suchas costing, planning, and manufacturing to be able to run various daily, weekly,

andmonthly reports.Calculated/converted fill weights from metric to US units of

measure.Populated/maintained all planning parameters to assure MRP would calculate

allrequirements.Created/maintained IOS system for finished goods/WIPs.

Identified critical components shortages, and monitored the implementation of corrective

action plans.

Coordinated the disposition of obsolete, non conforming products.Successfully managed production

activities so all orders were shipped on time.

Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and

cost reduction.Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work

instructions.Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at

alltimes.Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions.

Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned

manpower to meet aggressive production

schedules.Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performancegoals

to set future targets. Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular

basis.Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.

Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency. Completed and recorded all

recycling and rework documentation with a high degree ofaccuracy.

Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.

Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.

Maintained up to date knowledge and information about technology and plant

management best practices.

Applied appropriate optimization methodologies to balance service levels, inventory, and resources

utilization using advanced planning tools.Maintained/created over 8500 Bill of Materials for all in house

brands plus contracted

business, converted data from various MRP packages to accommodate the JDE system. Developed

processes for first time buys from initial concept to marketings final approval, sourcing, cost negotiations,

assuring best delivery without jeopardizing quality. Negotiated cost savings by working with key vendors

seeking "opportunity buys" and renegotiating lower cost based on high volume discounts.

Set up with certain vendors a 5% 10% discount program if bill was paid within 10 days of delivered

product.

Identified opportunities, developed and managed certain commodities buys based on

consumer and marketplace information.Negotiated MOQ's with vendors and monitored departments

PPV.Product costing

Inventory Control, developed cycle count program, assured warehouse is using FIFO.

Conducted Year End physical inventory, Investigated any major variances on daily book inventory

Team CollaborationSecurity Development Trade Management

ISO set ups.

Education

Associate of Arts : Packaging Design

1989Stefan Ludwig Roth Medias, Romania

Coursework in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Management, OperationsResearch

Coursework in Engineering Management and Business Administration

Certifications

APPEX Training Management Certifications in Materials Management, Production Planning,

Purchasing and Distribution (2001, 2003, 2009) Pro Manager 14 Module Class

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