Manager Project

Mick Williams

S**W***** Lookout Lane, Mukwonago WI 53149

815-***-**** ******@**.**.***

Professional Summary

Supply Chain professional with progressive and diverse experience in

Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, ERP System Architecture, and

Lean Principles in dynamic environments. Also have an extensive and

progressive background in bringing stability to Purchasing,

Distribution, Inventory Control, and Planning Functions. Cross-

functional experiences in supply chain optimization, manufacturing

process improvements, production / inventory control processes and ERP

system optimization allows quick alignment to the financial and the

operational priorities of the business.

Experience

May 2008 - Present Life Technologies

Brown Deer WI

Sr. Manager, Planning and Procurement

Responsibilities

. Manage a direct and indirect team in the disciplines of purchasing,

production control, inventory control, change control,

distribution, shipping and receiving

. Responsible for global inventory levels at manufacturing (US and

UK) and distribution (US, EU, and AP)

. Responsible for material availability throughout the global supply

chain (manufacturing and distribution)

. Site leader for the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process

. Support ISO 13485 quality management system

Accomplishments

. Developed Supplier relationships that have improved supplier

deliveries from 85% to 98%

. Implemented planning policies and procedures that have improved

fill rates from 80% to 98%

. Provided guidance for the implementation of Oracle's JD Edwards

Enterprise One

. Developed numerous tools using MS Access that provide metrics

information

Jan 2005 - Apr 2008 Fristam Pumps USA

Middleton WI

Materials Manager

Responsibilities

. Managed a team in the disciplines of purchasing, production

control, inventory control, process control, shipping and receiving

. Responsible for sourcing and procurement in support of a Lean

Manufacturing facility

. Responsible for sourcing and procuring castings and forgings from

USA, Asia and Europe

. Member of the Strategic Planning Committee

. Supported ISO 9002 quality management system

Accomplishments

. Implemented procurement procedures to support Lean Manufacturing

. Developed a Supplier Performance Rating system

. Developed an Inventory Analysis application to assist in setting

planning parameters

. Implemented new production scheduling techniques

. Improved on time shipments from 36% to 92%

. Developed management reporting tools in MS Access

Mar 1999 - Jan 2005 Illinois Mfg Ext Center, NIU

Rockford, IL

Materials Management Specialist

Responsibilities

. Provided consulting services in the areas of materials management,

operations management, process improvements, information

technology, and lean manufacturing

. Managed ERP system selection, evaluation and implementation

. Provided ERP systems improvement services leading to improved

business processes

Accomplishments

. Provided services for clients to develop point of use storage,

visual control systems and other strategic methods to increase

inventory turns and manufacture on demand

. Assisted clients in the development of purchasing, production and

inventory control policies leading to reductions in inventory

investment

. Developed software tools for production scheduling, inventory

control and labor collection in Microsoft Access and Excel

Jan 1995 - Mar 1999 Genesis Systems Group, Ltd

Davenport, IA

Project Manager...Aug 1997-Mar 1999

Responsibilities

. Responsible for activities associated with managing turnkey robotic

welding projects

. Responsible for overall customer satisfaction and profitability on

assigned projects

. Worked closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Design, and Customers

during project conception

. Led project teams which included engineers, technicians, designers

and outside contractors

. Prepared, managed and updated project progress and schedule

. Provided technical leadership to ensure the proper functioning of

the final systems

. Point contact for system development, manufacture and installation

for a defense contractor

Accomplishments

. Managed the successful installation of 12 robotic welding systems

Materials Manager...Jan 1995-Aug 1997

Responsibilities

. Managed the purchasing, inventory, production control, shipping and

receiving functions

. Negotiated contracts with key suppliers to ensure pricing and

timely availability of material

. Assisted in budgeting and development of the standard products

business unit

Accomplishments

. Recruited to create the Materials Department

. Implemented JIT procedures for the reduction of lead times and

inventory levels

. Developed and maintained the Master Schedule

Jun 1982 - Jan 1995 KONE Inc

Moline, IL

Materials Manager...Aug 1992 to Jan 1995...Moline IL

Responsibilities

. Managed the purchasing, inventory, production control and receiving

functions

. Team leader for the implementation of KANBAN for internal and

external suppliers

. Negotiated price and delivery of critical raw material items

. Coordinated the activities of production and purchasing to reduce

the level of inventory while increasing on-time, complete shipments

. Developed and maintained a supplier reduction and a material cost

improvement program

. Assisted product and manufacturing engineering in structuring bills

of materials for efficient processing through the manufacturing

information system

Accomplishments

. Developed replenishment policies and guidelines for production and

purchased parts.

. Completed the implementation of an ERP system

. Developed production scheduling techniques

Senior Manufacturing Engineer...Dec 1989 to Jul 1992...Moline IL

Responsibilities

. Leader of the JIT/MRP Implementation team

. Prepared and evaluated Capital Appropriations for capital equipment

purchases

. Involved in the selection of qualified vendors

Accomplishments

. Transferred to position to start up a new assembly facility for

escalator steps

. Developed manufacturing cells

. Developed a new plant layout to assist in Lean Manufacturing

Assistant Division Manager/Manufacturing Engineer...Dec 1985 to Dec

1989...Mena AR

Responsibilities

. Supervised CNC Machining Center Department

. Planned and evaluated manufacturing processes

. Quoted part costs for sale to customers

. Programmed CNC lathes and machining centers

. Evaluated and justified equipment for capital purchase

Accomplishments

. Promoted to this position to relocate machining operations

. Assisted in managing the Division's 300% growth from 1985 to 1989

. Implemented an SPC program

. Implemented a computer assisted CNC Programming System

. Developed a reporting system for production records

Tool and Manufacturing Engineer...Jun 1982 to Dec 1985...Moline IL

Education

Marycrest International University, Davenport, IA

- Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Black Hawk College, Moline, IL

- Associate in Arts, Business Management

University of Wisconsin at Madison

- Operations Management Certificate

Professional

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)

- Obtained Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Technical Summary

ERP Systems: JD Edwards Enterprise One, ProAlpha, SyteLine,

Epicore Vista and Vantage, Macola, MRP Plus, Global

Shop, Axapta, Made2Manage, MAS200.

Productivity Tools: Expert level proficiencies in MS Access and MS

Excel. Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS

PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Visio.

Methodologies: Support ISO 9002 and ISO 13484 Quality Management

Systems

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