Quality Assurance Supply Chain

Jeff Ginsberg

Manhattan Beach, California ***** ? 310-***-**** ? ****.********@*****.***

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES ? VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Top-performing senior executive combining qualifications in facilities and

operations management with supply chain and purchasing expertise. Strong

general management capabilities encompassing strategic planning,

manufacturing operations, new facility startup, procurement and process

improvement. Spearhead complex multi-functional projects with strong and

decisive leadership and relationship building skills to exceed

organizational goals. Drove strong revenue and profit gains, significant

cost reductions and sustainable improvements through effective continual

process improvement initiatives. Lead by example and skilled in developing

focused, high-performance teams to execute strategies and meet and surpass

objectives.

Operations and Facilities Management

Operations Management & Startups / Facilities Management / Project

Management

Employee Supervision & Development / Process Improvements / ERP Deployment

& Migrations

Supply Chain Management

Distribution / Inventory Management / Logistics & Scheduling / Outsourcing

Vendor Relationship Management / Strategic Sourcing / Procurement

Quality Control & Quality Assurance / Assembly Automation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

eCommerce Innovations, Torrance, California 2007-2008 & 2010-Present

Internet-based direct response company in the manufacture, advertising and

distribution of jewelry, sun glasses and clothing.

Director of Operations

Recruited to provide the strategic vision and business planning for daily

operations, covering global sourcing, supply chain and vendor relations,

administering a $3 million budget and leading two direct reports.

Spearhead the development and management of up to 20 locations including

retail sites. Manage the procurement of up to $12 million of product and

equipment annually. Oversee quality assurance for product manufacturing

to ensure quality standards are met. Direct inventory management of over

5,000 SKU's within the warehouse.

Key Projects and Accomplishments:

. Reduced costs by $1 million annually by strategically renegotiating

supply agreements and implementing cost-reducing changes to

packaging and shipping processes

. Established communications between the warehouse management

software and Great Plains Dynamics ERP to effectively manage

inventory levels and develop lead times for reordering, resulting

in reduced inventory levels.

. Direct oversight for the establishment of a retail location,

including site selection, lease negotiations, remodeling, layout

and staffing, covering a distribution warehouse and offices.

Analyze and track transactions to establish metrics and control

costs. Provide support for the sales effort.

Coda Automotive, Inc., Santa Monica, California 2008-2010

Startup electric vehicle manufacturer, producing 100% electric powered

highway speed vehicles with over 300 employees.

Director, ERP Operations

Provided direct leadership to grow the business, creating the processes

to manage three facilities in the United States and two in China. Oversaw

the ERP applications, purchasing and inventory management and led ERP

integrations and communications to track bill of materials and ensure

proper data collection and storage. Collaborated with the CFO and Finance

during annual audits. Direct management of the facilities, overseeing

site location, negotiating leases, hiring contractors and supervising all

physical improvements. Administered a $5 million budget and directed the

activities of three reports and a team of subcontractors. Managed over

$10 million in monthly purchasing of components and equipment. Cultivated

and maintained relations with vendors.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coda Automotive (Continued)

Key Projects and Accomplishments:

. Established communication between inventory module and the Salesforce

application to create product development controls and streamline the

sales process.

. Orchestrated the complete implementation and integration of AX ERP

enterprise-wide encompassing all departments, saving a potential $4

million for contracted services.

. Achieved real time updates in the production schedule with the

implementation of AX ERP.

Mantra Entertainment, Santa Monica California 2006-2007

VP of Operations

Director

Promoted to the Vice President of Operations position to lead all daily

activities of this diverse organization and establish all processes to

streamline operations. Directed the activities of 4 reports and 300

employees. Oversaw all manufacturing and distribution activities,

administered a $5 million operations budget, sourced vendors, purchased

materials and maintained product quality.

Key Projects and Accomplishments:

. Built a first in industry, in-house distribution and sorting

fulfillment center from the ground-up using automated flat mail, which

increased shipping accuracy, improved customer service and reduced

shipping costs from $1.37/piece to $.42.

. Direct oversight for the development and successful launch of an

apparel line, including sourcing and selecting manufacturers and

designers, production scheduling, logistics and budgeting.

. Captured over $5 million annually through the successful negotiations

of various vendor agreements.

. Identified and corrected internal accounting improprieties.

Alena, LLC, (Formerly eUniverse) ? Los Angeles, California 2003-2006

A subsidiary of Intermix Media, Inc.

Manager of Operations

Brought on board to manage large-scale projects, leading three direct

reports and multiple subcontractors. Managed all vendor relations to ensure

on-time deliveries and high product quality. Oversaw supply chain

activities and inventory levels for over 200 SKUs. Orchestrated the

purchasing for three major product lines. Coordinated the build out of a

140 seat call center and a fully automated warehouse with the capacity to

ship over 160,000 packages monthly. Led the construction of a new call

center, managing contractors and coordinating schedules.

Key Projects and Accomplishments:

. Streamlined operations, eliminating over $250,000 in redundant

positions.

. Reduced costs by over $500,000 annually through collaboration with a

vendor to reduce packaging material costs.

. Captured over $500,000 annually through the automation of the

packaging lines, reducing overhead and providing scalability to handle

substantial growth levels.

. Negotiated a new shipping contract, which reduced shipping costs by

over $750,000 annually.

Mobile Excitement, Chico, California 2001-2003

Operations Manager

Executed equipment purchase orders for this car audio company and managed

inventory procedures and reorder points with vendors. Spearheaded the

company's marketing efforts to target university students.

EDUCATION

Chico State University, Chico, California

BA in Production Operations Management ? Minor in Manufacturing Technology

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