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Manager Supply Chain

Location:
Moorpark, CA, 93021
Posted:
August 16, 2013

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DENNIS COPE

Moorpark CA ***** ***- ***-**** Cell

denniscope@s

bcglobal.net

SUMMARY

Results driven Operations Manager

Metrics and results-driven manager experienced in managing large machining facilities and staffs

of over 300 professional and hourly employees. Drives quality, safety, delivery that meets the

customer needs while also improving the EBITDA performance. Focused on continuous

improvement in all departments including the supply chain and external processes. Implemented

Lean and Value stream mapping tools to remove non-value added processes and improve

performance.

Extensive knowledge in:

• Mechanical Engineering •

• New Product Launches

CNC Machining

• Operations Mgmt. • Regulatory Requirements

Continuous Improvements

• Supply Chain •

• Strategic Planning

Production Planning

• Inventory Management • AS 9100 B / ISO

Purchasing

• Safety • Contract Negotiations

• Quality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Smith Connectors North America 2012- Present

Irvine CA- An AS-9100-certified manufacturer of custom and MIL-spec electrical interconnect products and

systems for aerospace, defense and commercial applications

Sr. Operations Manager

Manage all operational departments with multiple site responsibility Irvine and Mexico for operational

improvements and other corporate directives and metrics.

• Analyzed existing area operations and restructured activities to increase efficiency. Handled all activities

for shipments to Mexico and China for manufacturing.

• Handled company supplier base and operations in United States, Mexico and Asia.

• Interfaced with customs and import/export companies.

• Improved cost and lead-times by renegotiating with suppliers and established long term agreements.

• Improved supplier performance by monitoring and implementing random audits.

• Managed Lean Manufacturing implementation.

• Implemented a cross training and skills matrix for all departments.

Medacta US. 2011- 2012

Camarillo CA – An FDA approved medical device company. A division on Medacta Int’l based

in CSP Switzerland. An Ortho device manufacturer specializing in Hips, Knees & Spinal

implants.

Director of Operations

• Logistics responsibility for the US access centers and distribution centers.

• Developed and implemented Departmental Budgets.

• Involved and responsible for developing and implementation of the Strategic Plans.

• Restructured warehouse to create West Coast Distribution Center increased inventory turns from 2 to 6

turns annually.

• Achieved delivery performance of 98% through ensuring inventory accuracy.

• Increased quality level to 99% from 85%.

Alphatec Spine, 2010-2011

Carlsbad CA – An FDA approved medical device company, one of the top spinal implant device

manufacturers with Global manufacturing and approvals.

Director of logistics and Supply Chain & Manufacturing.

Accomplishments:

Developed in house apprenticeship program.

• Managed Lean Manufacturing implementation.

• Improving LTA’s with our main supply chain vendors

Improved thru put and yields for first time released products from 55% to 95%.

• Involved and responsible for developing and implementation of the Strategic Plans

Kreido Biofuels, 2007-2009

Camarillo, CA – A ISO-certified pioneering manufacturer of technologically advanced systems for the

manufacture of bio-diesel fuel and chemicol products.

Plant Manager

Created and managed departmental budgets and headcount requirements, oversaw month end shipments,

implemented ISO procedures. .

Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented Departmental Budgets.

• Involved and responsible for developing and implementation of the Strategic Plans.

• Restructured warehouse to create West Coast Distribution Center increased inventory turns from 2 to 6

turns annually.

• Achieved delivery performance of 98% through ensuring inventory accuracy.

• Increased quality level to 99% from 85%.

G & H Technology, 2003-2007

Camarillo, CA – An AS-9100-certified manufacturer of custom and MIL-spec electrical interconnect products

and systems for aerospace, defense and commercial applications

Director of Operations

Managed all operational departments and EBIT performance for the Facility including a large CNC operation

with 15 multi-axis mills, 20 lathes and 50 operators. Responsible for improving EBITDA performance and

other corporate directives and metrics. Managed all planning activities on military/commercial servo-valve

projects. Maintained MRP, logistical planning, engineering change orders, work package routing, national and

international shipping, product pricing, daily activity report preparation, and delinquency forecasting

Accomplishments:

• Analyzed existing area operations and restructured activities to increase efficiency. Handled all activities

for shipments to Mexico and China for manufacturing.

• Handled company supplier base and operations in United States, Mexico and Asia.

• Interfaced with customs and import/export companies.

• Improved cost and lead-times by renegotiating with suppliers and established long term agreements.

• Improved supplier performance by monitoring and implementing random audits.

• Managed Lean Manufacturing implementation.

• Introduced SPC into manufacturing as a tool to monitor and improve our processes.

• Implemented a cross training and skills matrix for all departments.

PSI Bearings, 1997-2003

Simi Valley, CA - An AS9100-certified custom manufacturer of high performance bearings for aerospace

applications.

Manager Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering Manger .

Accomplishments:

• Managed the acquisition, integration and implementation of 10 vertical milling machines.

• Reduced lead times by 30%.

• Improved output to support 20% sales growth without increasing head count.

• Led the house team in the design and implementation of manufacturing cells.

• Led various lean manufacturing activities such as SMED and Boeing 5s program.

• Brought product line from a serious delinquent position to an acceptable target position.

TA Manufacturing, A division of Esterline Corporation,

Glendale, CA – A manufacturer of elastomeric grommets clamps and brackets for aerospace applications.

Operations Manager

Textron Filtration Systems,

Newbury Park, CA - A manufacture of high performance filtration products and systems for the aerospace,

petrochemical, fluid power, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and beverage industries.

Operations Manager

Forro Precision, Woodland Hills, CA

Manufacturing Manager

Rolls Royce, Derby, England - A leading manufacturers of aerospace engines

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS Degree – Mechanical Engineering, Manchester University England

APICS Certification, University of California, Santa Barbara

AS 9100 Internal Auditor, Certification

Maynard’s Operation Sequencing Technique Certificate

Six Sigma Training Black Belt

General Management Course at the Rolls Royce School of Management

Developing Supervisory Effectiveness

Total Quality Management Leadership

Toyota Production Management

Techniques of Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) training, Pratt & Whitney (ACE).



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