Project Manager Supply Chain

Christopher G. Jones **** W. Honeysuckle Dr, Peoria, AZ 85383

Cell: 623-***-****

Email: ***************@*****.***

Objective: A responsible position that provides fulfilling experience and

opportunity for advancement.

Qualifying Skill Sets:

Solid analytical & problem solving Professional utilization of Microsoft

abilities Word, Excel, Project

Excellent oral and written ( Proficient in financial evaluation

communication skills and estimating

( Proven program management ( Proactive problem solving skills

skills

Professional Experience:

. Project Manager, Gestamp Solar Steel, Surprise, AZ

Responsible for engineering and supply of support structures for multi-

million dollar, utility-scale solar energy projects; responsible for

evaluating and defining project scope and communicating requirements to

corporate cross-functional teams; evaluate supply chain partners to

ensure capability to support project goals in regards to timing, cost,

and quality; coordinate with operations groups to ensure sustained,

robust production meeting customer standards; evaluate and implement

changes to project scope and direction; track investment and financial

impacts throughout project evolution. December 2010 - Current

. Program Manager, Gestamp Automocion, Troy, MI

Responsible for managing OEM projects for $9B global manufacturer;

evaluated and communicated deliverables to Gestamp project teams; ensured

customer satisfaction regarding timing, cost, and quality while

maintaining Gestamp interests; reviewed and evaluated changes to project

scope and direction; coordinated global projects with international

regional teams; evaluated financial impacts and determined the best means

of reducing costs and maximizing revenue; communicated and presented

project progress to Gestamp executive management. October 2006 -

December 2010

. Process Efficiency Leader, Tower Automotive, Novi, MI

Reviewed current business models to evaluate effectiveness of engineered

manufacturing process; determined variables which would affect overall

production throughput; created templates to identify these variables and

generate recommended rates for new business; compiled searchable library

of current work to be referenced when quoting comparable business;

collaborated with various business units to determine best practice in

regards to engineering processes; identified differences between quoted,

reported, and actual rates. January 2006 - October 2006.

. Project Manager, Tower Automotive, Novi, MI

Responsible for maintaining overall program timing and financials for

multi-million dollar projects; ensured all phases of the program launch

were performed on time and within budget; interacted with OEM's to

determine timing and feasibility of proposed projects; coordinated

customer requirements with Tower business plan and objectives; lead

weekly PMT meetings with cross functional team to track & resolve program

concerns; authorized and coordinated payments to vendors & subsidiaries

for work performed; issued formal reports to customer outlining program

issues i.e. delivery dates, dimensional issues etc.; prepared and

presented business cases to management team; responsible for quoting

engineering changes to current product as well as new builds. November

2003 - December 2005

. Cost Estimator, Tower Automotive, Rochester Hills, MI.

Produced timely, accurate estimates for QS 9000 certified, Tier 1 auto

supplier, maintaining costs from initial quote to launch; identified &

utilized all costs relevant for production; interacted with multiple

business units to determine timing & feasibility of proposed projects;

coordinated overall program financials through EVA/IRR models to

understand corporate impacts and capital requirements; negotiated and

settled cost issues with customer; maintained contact with various

corporate divisions and vendors to monitor work-in-progress. October

1997 - November 2003

Education:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Bachelor of Arts, Finance

1995.

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