Patrick J. Kittredge

**** *. **** ****** ****

Tucson, Arizona 85718

Cell 480-***-**** Home 520-***-****

acrb12@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary:

Purchasing Manager at General Plasma, Inc. Hired to establish a procurement group for sourcing new suppliers on an international basis to handle complex electronic, machined parts, as well as software and light assembly. General Plasma is an engineering company of 30 employees that builds thin film plasma coaters for the automotive, glass, and electronics industry.

Operations Manager at Reynaers, Inc. Hired to open the new fabrication plant in Phoenix, AZ. Negotiated various activities such as lease rates, municipal permits, and large equipment acquisitions. I was responsible for hiring a CFO, logistics personal and direct employees. This was a ground up operation that went from plan to full production in less than 6 month. Our 30,000 sqft plant required negotiations with everything from electricians to cleaning services.

Plant Manager of Architectural Traditions, LLC, specializing in custom wood doors and windows. I worked with Architectural Traditions for over 13 years. I experienced managing every aspect of the manufacturing process such as MRP system installation, component manufacture, administrative positions, production scheduling, inventory control, quality control, product design, process flow, plant layout design, product packaging, OSHA regulations and HR requirements. I have a strong understanding of motivational management techniques that encourage company loyalty. Also, I encourage team work based on ethical behavior that fosters fairness and continual improvement.

Experience:

Purchasing Manager April 2015 – July 2015

General Plasma, Inc. Tucson, Arizona

Establish a procurement team to source suppliers on an international basis to supply electronics, machined parts, wiring harnesses, and magnetics for the assembly and construction of thin film plasma coaters. Responsible for screening and interview new suppliers that meet or exceed detailed quality control requirements. Established metrics to analyze supplier deliverables and benchmarks to determine compliance to performance standards. Responsible for departmental P&L, employee performance reviews, hiring, and training new employees.

Operations Manager April 2014 – April 2015

Reynaers, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona

Directly involved with start up manufacturing plant for the first North American based location for Reynaers, Belgium. Negotiated lease rates on new plant location, worked with the City of Phoenix on all permits, established on site inspection permits for UL certification on equipment purchased from international locations, set up supplier contracts, hired all operating personal, established sales policies, dealer agreements and commission contracts for outside sale force. Started with one employee and today have over thirty.

Plant Manager August 2012 – April 2014

Architectural Traditions (formerly Southwest Door) Tucson, Arizona

Oversee daily operations of a $15M door manufacturer with 135 employees. Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing, including receipt of raw material to product delivery. Coordinate and drive various manufacturing departments to achieve a common goal. Oversee the financial, HR, information technology, purchasing, CAD, product development and manufacturing functions. Develop budgets, records, material purchasing, and contract negotiations. Supervise capital and engineering projects, warehouse operations, safety and quality programs. Directly responsible for the integration of a new product line, stainless steel doors and windows. This effort required a complete remodel of a former production line to a reengineered production line. This effort required installation and training for modernized production processes.

Group Manager April 2003 – August 2012

Architectural Traditions (formerly Southwest Door)

Primary responsibilities included production scheduling, inventory control, shipping management, purchasing and contract negotiations, insulated glass department, and basic IT support. Responsible for many changes that resulted in increases in efficiencies in quality and production. Various titles included, Production Planner, Shipping Manager, Physical Inventory Manager, Purchasing Manager and Assistant to IT Manager.

ERP/MRP Project Director October 2001 – April 2003

Southwest Doors & Windows Tucson, Arizona

Project director to coordinate, train and install the new ERP software onto an IBM AS/400 system.

Responsibilities include training employees and working with IT development staff in order to create Sales Order Entry software that will allow custom door and window configurations. Project lead to coordinate the efforts of the Financial Department, Engineering, Manufacturing and Marketing with the objective to fully utilize and implement new ERP software.

General Manager November 1992 – October 2001

INMASS/MRP Tucson, Arizona

Plan, schedule, staff and control the operations of several departments within the company to maximize sales and customer support. Screen, hire and supervise the training of staff. Project budgets and purchasing requirements. Review contracts for equipment purchase, lease and service. Initiated and controlled the transfer of Technical Support Services from Davis, CA to Tucson, AZ. Trained Corporations, at their facilities within the US, Canada and Mexico, in the areas of Cost Management, Inventory Control, Production Process and Financial Management. Travel to customer plants 5 – 10 days each month.

Education:

University of Arizona Bachelors in Communications

Tucson, Arizona Minor in Physics and Psychology

Certifications:

American Red Cross First Aid expires 4/2016

American Red Cross CPR expires 4/2016

Forklift Certified Reynaers 2016

Six Sigma Green Belt in process

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