HENRY WILLIS

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Relevant Experience and Skills

. Ensure the best possible method to improve processes, and at the same

time improve quality and cost.

. Strategic planning and resource allocation

. Microsoft Dynamics NAV (ERP software)

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

. Knowledgeable and experienced in championing concepts and

methodologies such as: TPM (Total Production Maintenance), Lean

Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5s.

. 3 in 1 Core Making Technology (EMI machines)

. Strong understanding of defect analysis and root cause identification.

. Managed daily manpower, payroll and attendance for 50 plus person

workforce. Worked with Union officials to insure safety and production

performance was met.

Education and Training

M.A., Procurement & Acquisition Management 2010

Webster University St. Louis, MO.

Operations Management, Negotiations, Logistics, Acquisition Law.

Contracting, Pricing, Government Contracts

M.S., Information Systems/Management 2009

University of Phoenix St. Louis, Mo.

Human Relations & Organizational Behavior, CIS Project Management,

Programming Concepts, Systems Analysis

Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Managerial Communication & Ethics

B.S., Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology 1999

ITT Technical Institute St. Louis, MO.

C Programming in Linux, Advanced Circuit Analysis, Digital Communication

Systems, Electronic Circuit Design

Professional Background

Production Supervisor 2012

FS Curtis Air Compressor

St. Louis, Mo

Supervising staff results by communicating job expectations by planning,

monitoring, and appraising job results. Manage staff through training

employees and developing personal growth opportunities. Document and review

work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables;

observing control points and equipment and studying methods. Implementing

cost reductions through continuous improvement methods. Facilitate

corrections within process control points; initiating methods of

cooperation within and between departments. Direct collaboration with

Master Scheduler for planning and meeting customer on-time delivery; Manage

production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing

priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems;

reporting results of the processing flow. Work to maintain quality services

by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Ensures operation of

equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Provides manufacturing information by compiling, and analyzing production

performance records and data; answering questions and responding to

requests. Maintains working relationship with the union.

Production Supervisor 2011 to 2012

Amsted Rail a Division of American Steel Foundry

Granite City, IL

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and

operators. Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker

problems, complaints, or grievances. Confer with other supervisors to

coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.

Facilitate the production of sand core making machines. Read and analyze

charts, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine

production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and

outputs. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production

sequences to meet production goals. Keep records of employees' attendance

and hours worked. Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or

repair services. Recommend or execute personnel actions, hiring's,

evaluations, and promotions. Maintain operations data, such as time,

production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production

results.

Procurement Officer 2009 to 2011

Missouri Department of Corrections Jefferson City, MO.

Procure general commodities to include office and/or maintenance equipment,

furnishings. Establish and renew miscellaneous service contracts with

governmental and non-governmental sources through the competitive bidding

process. Meet with constituents to ensure full understanding of proposed

purchase requisitions. Assist in developing budget requests and

justification. Review, analyze and approve purchases when award is not made

to the lowest bidder to ensure justification and policy has been followed.

Review, analyze, research and approve purchases of a non-competitive

nature. Resolve problems and protests concerning bid solicitations,

contract awards or contract performance as the need arises. Convey

decisions both verbally and in writing referencing statues and department

policy. Review language and submittals (bonds/insurance) in

contracts/agreements to ensure compliance with State law, propose alternate

language, request revisions, negotiate terms, execute final documents or

recommends execution.

Quality Production Supervisor 1997 to 2008

Chrysler LLC Fenton, MO

Planned, developed and implemented procedures to improve product quality

sustain productivity and achieve monthly production schedule. Led, mentored

and supervised a team of frontline supervisors and managed a 100 person

production operator workforce in a union environment. Worked in

partnership with engineering and other departments to ensure production

plan was met. Managed ISO procedures and implemented corrective actions for

quality improvement. Ensured manufacturing throughput goals is achieved

while maintaining the highest levels of safety. Supervised product

development as a team member implementing new product and overseeing the

development of continuous improvement. Managed the time and attendance of

over 50 employees, including the weekly manpower requirements. Ensured

product met standards set by the company's specification.

. Analyzed production requirements and cycle time necessary to maintain

product quality and optimize output.

. Use of TPM to reduce equipment failure, schedule preventive maintenance,

and accidents reduction with the methodology of cause and effect and 5-

Why analysis. Modifying the process brought a savings of $200K for the

department.

. Effective usage of PDCA (Plan Do Check Act) process to drive quality

and performance throughout the department. Conducted defect analysis and

identified root-cause of defects, exploring complex relationships between

conditions and effects.

. Trained in the methodologies of Lean Concepts, 5s, and SPC. SQDCM

that promoted the elimination of waste, cost reduction, improved quality

and a safe work environment.

Buyer 1988 to 1997

Touchette Regional Hospital Centreville, IL

Examined, selected, ordered, and purchased merchandise from vendors.

Negotiated and administered purchasing contracts. Maintained records of

items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.

Worked to eliminate excess items and improve inventory flow of materials,

cost reduction. Sought ways to reduce cost on paper usage through cost

analysis.

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