Project Manager Supply Chain

Edward J. Spence Jr. M.B.A

*** ***** ** *, *******, Fl 34677

727-***-****(H) 813-***-****(C), ab19xn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced professional, with experience in business management. I

understand and utilize all functions of a business to generate success as

an organization as a whole. I have the ability to plan, direct, or

coordinate the operations of the organizations. Duties and responsibilities

include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the

use of materials and human resources, finance, quality, safety,

maintenance, personnel, purchasing, and supply chain.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Manufacturing/Production Manager

. Supervised up to 139 employees. Directed Supervisors, Engineering,

Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance, Document control, Safety, Human

Resources, Technicians and Operators

. Managed in 3 different industries for different Fortune 500

Businesses, Medical Device, HVAC/Automotive and Construction

Manufacturing

. Directed Plastic manufacturing of Extrusion & Injection Molding, Metal

fabrication shop of CNC, punch presses, welders, paint booth, metal

brakes and foil presses, Construction personal or plumbers,

electricians, sheet rockers, painters and tile layers.

. Communicated organizational objectives to the leadership, quality,

supply chain, peers and direct employees for both internal and

external customers as well as compliance to GMP, OSHA, FDA & ISO

policies and regulations

. Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing

services.

. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned

with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other

performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to

determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

. Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.

. Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to

fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.

. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and

procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and

staff members as necessary.

Highlights

I was able to take the failing fabrication business unit and increase

capacity, reduce overhead and increase on time delivery to enable the

site to grow from $60 million and annual revenues to $84 million in

annual revenues.

Increase equipment utilization from 42% to 72 % to generated to a cost

avoidance of $1.2 to $1.8 million of capital investments for the site

Reduced labor cost by 1/3 for $875K annual savings

Decreased scrap due to material overrun by $75K annually.

Developed and implemented a PM and TMP system to equipment in

the plant.

Staffed and developed a business plan for the maintenance department.

The department increased uptime thru out the site by 75%.

For safety we were able to achieve 3 million hours without a

lost time incident. This was in a metal shop running 24 hours 7 days a

week.

Project Management

. Created and executed project work plans and revises as appropriate to

meet changing needs and requirements

. Managed project budget. Determined appropriate revenue recognition,

ensured timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for

project. Analyzed project profitability, revenue, margins, and

utilization.

. Managed day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

Reviewed the status reports of team members and addresses issues as

appropriate. Resolved and/or escalated issues in a timely fashion

Highlights

Completed an outsourcing project that increased business revenues by

$32 million annually. The project was complete product transfer to a

sister site in Mexico. This was accomplished 3 months ahead of

schedule with complete regulatory filing with FDA and Mexican

regulatory agencies

Consulting

. Teaching, training and coaching on Business Management Principles to

improve business performance issues

. Prepare and deliver lectures and presentations for the clients

. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions

. Evaluate team and trainees on class work, assignments & project

. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and

handouts.

. Responsible for all financial requirements of the consulting business,

financial investments, operating profits and expenses

. Responsible for all marketing, sales, networking, social media presents,

website building & management

. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current

literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional

organizations and conferences.

Highlights

Analyzed workflow and performed basic line balancing with the use of

sub-assemblies and labor variations, resulting in the line balanced

for one piece flow at each station. In 3 months, we improved daily

production from 2 to 14 units per day, increased labor efficiency and

utilization by 40%, driving down unit cost by 18%, all increasing

daily gross revenue from $15K to $105K and monthly revenue from $240K

to $1.68M. An annual sale increase from $2.9 million to $20 million

WORK HISTORY

Business Consultant Ed Spence Business Consulting

Oldsmar, FL 8/12 - Present

Plant Production Manager Johnson Controls Largo,

FL 08/10 - 07/12

Contract Lean Manager Eggrock

Littleton, MA 09/09 - 01/10

Outsourcing Project Manager Medtronic Danvers, MA

11/07 - 05/08

Manufacturing Manager Medtronic Danvers, MA

07/05 - 11/07

Production Supervisor Medtronic Danvers, MA

02/01 - 07/05

MILITARY SERVICE

Honorably Discharged Army,

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

M.B.A, Business Administration Endicott College

Beverly MA

B.S, Business Administration Endicott College

Beverly MA

Certified Lean Manufacturing Worcester Polytechnic

Institute, Worcester MA

Certified Project Manager Worcester Polytechnic

Institute, Worcester MA

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Worcester Polytechnic

Institute, Worcester MA

Train The Trainer Course Fred Pryor Seminar

How to Manage Conflict and Confrontation Fred Pryor Seminar

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial People Skill path Seminar

OSHA Compliance Training Fred Pryor Seminar

Business Writing Basics for Professionals Skill path Seminar

Business Analyze Training IBA

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey

It's Your Ship Captain D. Michael Abrashoff

On-Minute Manager Spencer Johnson and Kenneth H.

Blanchard

Good To Great Jim Collins

The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement Eliyahu M. Goldratt

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