Michael L. Jernigan

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Highlights

Progressive experience and responsibility with documented success in the areas of operations and administration to include areas of program management /materials/buying/planning/ human resources and contract administration. Strong leadership skills, team builder, and the ability to develop strong partnerships. I have worked directly for 3 past business President's and Chief Executive Officer's. I have assumed and conducted VP of Operations duties, and responsibilities. Directly responsible for 3 Managers of Departments, and 50 employees. Excellent written and verbal skills, also worked with various MRP programs to include Deltek, BaaN, JD Edwards, and Oracle. Microsoft Office working skills.

Experience

Cinram International - Technicolor Huntsville, AL 35801

Purchasing Manager 10/08/2008 – 8/8/2016

Manage and execute Purchasing operations and processes for a 100 million spend operation in the

Manufacturing and Distribution of DVD and Blue Ray movies for Fox Home Entertainment, Lionsgate,

Anchor Bay and MGM studios. Responsible for all major raw material contracts with a proven cost

savings of 3.5 million over a two year period. Responsible for the development of the Procurement

Department to develop and implement goals related to cost, quality and service to include terms,

Consignment and Vendor managed inventory to maximize JIT, and to facilitate a positive cash flow.

Proven change agent manager with the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the

business strategy, implement the tactics, and provide the services to enhance productivity to internal

and external customers.

DMC Snap On Tool Elkmont, AL 35620

Production Engineer / Supervisor 1-9-2006 – 10/8/2008

Production Supervisor for 2nd Shift operations. Accomplish objectives by implementing production

operational standards to facilitate production, productivity, quality and customer- service standards

problem solving and identifying process improvements. Accomplish objectives by orienting, training,

assigning, and coaching employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring,

appraising job contributions, recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.

Maintain flow of operations by communicating production status, requirements, and problems

to next shift. Record production by maintaining daily shift production reports, calculating yields and

recover plan. Emphasis on scheduling and production for COT and to fill backorders – get current..

Production Engineering responsibilities include facilitating bottom up performance team environment.

Team member involved in transition to Cell Manufacturing to include small sockets, medium sockets,

and large socket production. Conduct time cycle studies on process and develop new routings on

product. I am currently coordinating and facilitating the set up of visual markers for operational stages to

provide insight on current production accomplishments and bottlenecks. Team member involved in

standardizing processes and procedures for the current Batch – Pull System product flow. IDMC uses

BaaN for the MRP and Excel and Access for processing tools..

AAI Corporation Choctaw, MS 39350

Manufacturing Specialist 7-11-2005 – 01-06-2006

Responsibilities for AAI, a leader in the manufacturing of high technology, mechanical, and electronic

systems for both government and industry are as follows: Develop new and modify existing production

processes and methods. Monitor processes and collect data to insure the integrity of the process and

budget obtainment. Provide technical advice and guidance to shop floor to resolve manufacturing

issues relating to materials, processes, and tooling including coordinating with design engineering for

creation of Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s).Responsible for maintaining files outlining product

flow and computing standard hours by assembly. Assists in evaluating, purchasing, installing and putting

into operation new equipment and processes. Assists in conducting make-or-buy studies and

and implementing all make recommendations. Assists in determining technical requirements of various

manufacturing facilities and writing capital equipment justifications. Interface with customer and vendors

to resolve manufacturing issues. I participate in the development of proposal data including cost

estimates and technical/management data. Responsible for using Total Quality principles and concepts.

Conduct coordination of start up facility to include hiring of manufacturing staff.

Innovative Coachworks Huntsville, AL 35806

Operations Manager 12-15-03 to 04-15-2005

Responsible for technical, financial, continuous improvement, quality management and operational

review. Established and administered company policies and provided overall leadership while

operating in a flexible and changing business environment.

Hands on problem solver and leader adept at thinking outside the box. Stabilized and redirected

Operations to coordinate materials and manpower in with processes to meet the corporate objective.

Proficient with presentations, strategic planning, and special projects.

Career focus is in the operational side of the business as Operations Manager, Materials & Distribution

Manager, Operations Business Manager, and Purchasing Manager.

Martin Industries Athens, AL 35611

Materials & Distribution Manager 11-27-00 to 10/01/02

Manage and direct all material functions including planning and scheduling, inventory

Control, purchasing, shipping and receiving, stockroom, logistics and distribution.

Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the

Policies and procedures of Martin's material control system. Directly involved

In the efficient acquisition of materials, negotiating of contracts, long range material planning,

Development of quality suppliers and the coordination of material and supply activity

Throughout all functional areas of the company.

Industrial Supplies Inc. Birmingham, AL 35243

Purchasing Manager 2-9-98 to 11-27-00

Execute daily operations of the procurement department, including recruitment, wage compensation, hiring, training and supervision of 10 direct employees.

Plans, controls, and administers department expenses within the corporate budget. Directly responsible for negotiation, and the implementation of contracts, pricing, and return policy. Responsible for developing and the implementation of policies and procedures for the procurement, and annual return programs to include the Birmingham corporate facility as well as five branch locations.

Tracor Flight Systems Inc. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

Buyer II 10-14-96 to 12-15-97

Conduct price and delivery analysis for bids, and proposals, to include cost and schedule. Directly negotiating cost strategies with all vendors, development of new vendors, and conducting analysis of vendor performance.

ST Keltec Corporation Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

Buyer / Planner / Stockroom Coordinator 01/92 to 04/96

Developed and implemented order point system to maintain a Just-in-Time inventory for factory floor stock, utilizing MAPICS. Responsibilities included price-cost analysis, contract negotiations, cost saving programs and the solicitation and evaluation of proposals, working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Essex Corporation Huntsville, AL 35750

Warehouse Manager 08/84 to 12/91

Developed, structured and maintained a new inventory control system, to include the receiving, processing, storing and issuing of material.

Education

Troy State University Florida Region

Masters of Science in Management 1994

Athens State College Athens, AL

Bachelor of Science 1991

University of Industrial Distribution University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Professional Development Program 1998

Huntsville Center of Technology Huntsville, AL

Total Quality Management 1991

Facilitator Training Seminar ST Keltec Corporation

Certificate 1994

Military

U.S. Army Military Police Corp.- Honorable Discharge - 1977-1980

Secret Clearance

Business and Personal References Upon Request

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