Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
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
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• Operations Mgmt. • Regulatory Requirements
Continuous Improvements
• Supply Chain •
• Strategic Planning
Production Planning
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• 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.
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• 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%.
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• 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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