JEFFERY D. MINK

*** ******* **. **. ******, KY **456 abgg2y@r.postjobfree.com H:606-***-**** M: 606-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Buyer

EXPERIENCE

****- ******* ***** ********* ***** Richmond, KY

QA Specialist / Group Leader

Currently I am the Group Leader and assisting the Quality Mgr. in times of absence at a new start up forging company in my area. I assist/manage any and all aspects of the quality department.

I manage all QC techs, 5 final inspectors, a rework associate, a shot blast associate and a shipping associate ; as well as handle meetings and customer related issues, and ensuring quality and department objectives are being met.

I design and compile customer objective tracking data, scrap percentages, customer concerns, sorting & rework procedures, just to name a few.

Currently I have just finished writing the Quality Manual and Master Document Reference List Manual for ISO 9000, as well as modify and update the Control Plan and PFMEA for our customers.

I have created the calibration system we are currently using, all the Operation Standards and Visual Aides our quality department uses; as well as assisted with production control’s document system. I also train associates in forging and final inspection and diagnosis of root causes when discrepancies are found.

2010~Present Tokico (USA), Inc. Berea, KY

I volunteered to go back to the Quality department to be instrumental in the training of a new crew of technicians. I have been a mentor to 12 individuals that were new to the field of Automotive Quality for the past year. Due to my work and guidance with these techs they will now be a fully functioning 2nd shift quality department.

I have taught all my techs to read and use the blueprints in the lab to diagnose and make clear, conscious decisions pertaining to the customer requirements, on the product lines.

Have taught all techs the proper application of gages and tolerances to judge if a component or assembly qualifies for use.

Have taught the techs the importance of understanding their product from start to finish, regardless of the work performed from a support department or if going to a value added application in the next step of the process.

Have taught the techs the importance of being cross trained to be able to assist or command a process different than their daily duties.

I am capable of making, and have made, critical decisions concerning production and shipping of product after a discrepancy has been identified. I have verified product as ok to ship, or quarantined product that did not meet customer requirements. I have issued Corrective Action Reports, as well as made gaging to sort product with, and led sort teams to achieve these deliveries without delay or Customer Concerns issued.

I have supervised the in-house sorts with our employees as well as with third party and external sorting activities.

2007~2010 Tokico (USA), Inc. Berea, KY

Training Specialist

Video and edit all processes for both the North and South Plant manufacturing facilities. Currently using Ulead10+ and Nero programs.

Train all personnel, new hire and temporary, on the OSHA requirements and on the job description they have been assigned.

If needed show the operators how to perform all machine and quality checks, and how to safely operate their machines and processes.

Have managed over 80 employees in two manufacturing plants, and have personally trained and documented 14,000 records over a three year period for temporary & full time employee training.

2005~2007 Tokico (USA), Inc. Berea, KY

Purchasing / Buyer

Valid US Passport until 2015

Managed and oversee 28 separate Tier 2 suppliers of commodities, with a combined total of 400 individual part numbers.

Managed domestic, as well as international accounts in the US, Canada, Sweden & Japan using both USD and Yen.

Participated in daily Request For Quotation, Review, Supplier Nomination, VA\VE, localizing import commodities, Item Master / Item Balance, Supply Base Reduction, Supplier Cost Reduction & Negotiation, Supplier Audits, Material Cost Analysis, Material Price Forecasting, Spreadsheets, and Mapics, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Word programs.

Worked with Michigan Sales and Eng. Office to successfully kick off new project launches from quoting prototype through Job 1 completion for our Tier 1 automotive company.

My commodities were; Japan pass thru, steel long rod, all metal stampings, die cut, padded shim stock, spring strip steel, and external paint services for both facilities worth $36m annually.

1993~2005 Tokico (USA), Inc. Berea, KY

Quality Lead Technician

Performed and held all positions in the Quality Lab including; Receiving tech, Weld Tech, Final Assembly Tech, Shipping Tech, Calibration Tech, PSW Tech, and Lead Tech. Operate CMM, Comparator, Surftest, Autograph, Calipers, Micrometers, Densimeter, Thickness Tester, Salt Spray & Environmental Chambers,

Performed exemplarily under all conditions. Have managed up to 15 technicians of all levels of ability from competent to beginner. Have taught many to read blue prints and to diagnose their product through part break down and inspection. Capable of interacting with all levels of staff in a professional manner and clarity.

I have certification from KY Tech in Basic Blueprint Reading, Advanced Blueprint Reading, & GD&T.

EDUCATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Graduated Rockcastle Co. H.S. 1990

Automotive Technician at Harry Sparks Vocation School 1990

MS Word by KY Tech

Excel by KY Tech

CNC Programming “Beginner” by KY Tech

Basic Blueprint reading by KY Tech

Advanced Blueprint reading by KY Tech

Geometric Design & Tolerancing by KY Tech

Red Cross Certified ERT & Defibulator Certified

Time Management classes by EKU

Completed Supervisor On-Site Training for Drug & Alcohol Abuse Detection

Completed OSHA required Powered Industrial Truck classes & have License to operate.

Completed 10 hour certified OSHA training.

Such A Voice- Voice Over class at EKU for Training Video Production.

Assistant Liaison with EKU for Employee Education Class & Reimbursements.

INTERESTS

Golf, Literature, and Travel

December 3, 2012

This letter is to express my interest in the Purchasing position listed on Engineering -jobs. Based on my skills in Purchasing, Quality, & Manufacturing; I am confident that I would be a great addition to your team. While my cover letter and resume highlight my Automotive Purchasing experience, I am certain my negotiation skills and my ability to multi-task will be an asset to your companies. I have an intense two years of purchasing experience in the automotive market. I have managed as many as 28 separate supplies and a total of over 400 components to track and manage. I have dealt with several international companies as well; even purchasing in Yen on a regular basis using an up to date exchange rate.

My experience with purchasing internationally and my experience with critical details in Braking & Suspension System components would position me to be the optimum candidate for your future success. During my time at Tokico (USA), Inc., I was able to save money as well as meet customer timing and product requirements in Purchasing.

For example; I had a pre-existing Japanese supplier that was going bankrupt. They had failed to maintain their tooling service resulting in destruction of the die. They demanded a new tooling PO to buy a new tool, but we had a signed tooling agreement stating that we would make a one time payment and they would be responsible for maintenance and replacement for the life of the program. I took advantage of the fact that we had an import / export company in the states, increasing our forecast to Japan and holding them stateside for use. I had RFQ’d, analyzed, recommended, and awarded the business contract to a local stamping company. Meanwhile my customer’s orders went up unexpectedly above their forecasts and I had to shorten my timeline with the new supplier to have the tooling completed, parts approved, and inventory built to meet my new SOP. I amortized overtime into the current pc/pr and tooling cost for 12 months and still was showing a profit, reduced an international commodity to local, and kept our customer obligations.

Another example; I was able to save money and increase productivity in the Machining Department. I was able to do this from when I was a buyer for the long bar steel that we use to make shock & strut rods. We originally bought our rod material at a grade 1025 carbon content. This was what the Japanese were accustomed to using in Japan. This is a very specific, request only composition for the US steel makers, and comes at a premium $/LB ratio. The US automotive market uses a common grade of 1035, which has a higher carbon ratio, making a harder, more robust rod materiel at a more efficient price. I was able to convince our PE & QC departments to agree to test this harder 1035 material for one month for tool wear, and in-house handling defect reduction. What we found were fewer reject parts back to the supplier, and average tool wear and consumption. From this testing I was able to convince the company to change their material specification with an agreement from the customer. By doing so I was able to reduce the scrap down by an average of $8K per month, and a monthly savings in cost reduction from the supplier by $30k per month.

I am highly motivated and an excellent self starter with very high expectations of myself and from those around me. I am not afraid to tackle new responsibilities and challenges as seen by my resume. I feel that I would be an ideal candidate for this position based on my broad range of titles and responsibilities. I have managed a purchasing account that consisted of buying $36 million dollars of inventory annually. As well as watching the current market for trends and forecasting these predictions in prices up to 6 months in advance. I have two years of intense experience with RFQ, LOI, Tooling Agreement, Negotiations, Cost Reductions, PPAP, PO’s & Invoicing, Mapics, AS400, EDI, Blanket Forecasting, JIT, Prepare Quotes, Supplier Monitoring, Spreadsheet generation and maintenance, Liason between Quality, Customer, Supplier. Not to mention effectively handling multiple projects on a daily basis.

I am excited about the Purchasing position and the possibility to help your corporation succeed. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail and will look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jeffery Mink

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