James Timothy Conaway
th
Maple Grove, MN 55369
ab5q24@r.postjobfree.com
PMP certified, experienced manager, who can create process improvement, standardized management, and
customer-focused deliverables ERP/MRP, supply chain, Lean, JIT, quality implementation, plus responsibilities
for P&L, estimating, scheduling and project control.
Ruan Logistics, Brooklyn Park, MN (2013-present), Warehouse Supervisor
Supervise crew of seven to unload trailers, receive product with RF scan, place product in warehouse locations,
perform pick/pull, and load for outbound.
Independent Packing Services, Crystal, MN (2012-2013), Account Representative
Managed 1300-crate project to design, build, pack and cargo-load sensitive high-tech assembly equipment for
delivery to Asia.
Improved accountability of hours and regulatory documentation for On-Site crating and packing services.
G&D Integrated, Maple Grove, MN (201-2012) Warehouse Supervisor
Oversee second shift operations at two sites, with 59 employees, providing warehouse and material handling
services to major manufacturer, including on-site Just In Time. Turned 4000-6000 parts per night.
Celestica, Arden Hills, MN (2008-2009) Source Inspection Supervisor
$250 million site of $8 billion global electronics manufacturer
Organized source inspection department (final customer inspection) to meet gov ernment and customer
compliance for NPI and approved products
Increased throughput from $10K daily to $55K daily
Reorganized same-space department to grow inspection capacity from one inspector to five
XSYS Print Solutions (now Flint Group Narrow Web), Plymouth MN (2002-2008) National Manufacturing
Supervisor
$32 million dollar North American division of $200 million global company
Managed three at-risk plants,four to 22 daily reports, with full P&L responsibility, up to $5 million annual revenue
Improved on-time delivery from low 50% to above 90%
Re-aligned inventory to meet customer demand and internal turns ratio.
Reduced on-hand inventory at main manufacturing site by $820K over one-year period
Developed and led project for physical re-organization while reducing staff by 30%
Master Schedule from MRP; maintained daily, weekly and monthly KPI metrics
Picture Arts Corporation, Culver City, CA (1998-2002) Sales Director
Managed sales of Stock Photography division of photography and digital arts company
Improved sales from $10K monthly to $100K monthly
Coordinated catalog, direct mail, and online marketing
Implemented in-house physical plant for image CD replication, packaging and marketing materials to save $50 k
start-up and $8K annually
Publishers Consulting Service, Los Angeles, CA (1995-1998) Owner
Advertising space sales and special publishing project company generating $350K annual revenue for various
publisher clients
Increased advertising sales volume by $100K annually
Created special projects to generate $100K annually
L.F.P., Inc., Beverly Hills, CA (1984 – 1995) Editorial Director
Multiple title periodical publisher with $80 million annual sales and advertising revenue
Designed and implemented SOP to increase holdings from three magazines to 36 magazines over 10 years
Mentored and managed staff of 93 editors, graphic designers and administrative personnel
Created new title launch promotions for circulation and advertising departments
Previous experience as ranking editor at several magazines
Previous experience as news reporter and photographer at local newspaper
Attended Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, for three years, major in journalism
PMP Certified; Master’s Certificate from Watermark Learning and Auburn University, including courses in
Project Management Fundamentals, Agile, Risk Management, Facilitation Skills, Estimated and Scheduling.
Software Certifications: MS Project, Excel, Visio, Dreamweaver, QuarkXpress, PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro
ERP/MRP: Citrix, Baan, SAP, IFS, M1