Quality Assurance Manager

William J. Mokrzycki (mo-kris-ki), MBA, CPIM

* *. ***** **., #*** Bensenville, IL 60106

phone: 630-***-****

********.****@*****.***

VALUE

STATEMENT

MBA degree. CPIM certified. Solid buying experience in a manufacturing

environment. Effective problem solver with excellent reasoning abilities to

execute the business plan as exhibited by achieving on-time delivery

through expertly utilizing MRP software. Manages supplier performance based

on metrics related to service, cost, quality, innovation and management.

Skilled negotiator and sourcing professional who takes into account

management input, engineering input and the total cost of ownership in

buying decisions (spot, blanket, and contract). Has an absolute commitment

to teamwork and collaboration across the organization with a demonstrated

ability to adapt easily to new commodities and work cultures. Strong

people skills, effective liaison and mentor fostering development of

internal/external customers in achieving complex problem resolution.

Commodities- sheet metal, CNC machining, injection molded plastics, and

castings-steel, aluminum, bronze and grey iron.

EXPERTISE

Supplier Relationship and Materials Management, Management, Cross

Functional Collaboration. Make/Buy Analysis, Strategic Sourcing,

Competitive Bidding, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Bid Specs / Evaluation,Components Pricing & Purchasing,Cost savings through long term contract

negotiations, Inventory Control,Quality Assurance, Vendor Performance

Evaluations, JIT & ISO9000, Knowledge TOC principles (Visual Pull).

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

( Del Medical Imaging: Delivered improved product safety by initiating a

needed engineering specification change requiring the removal of sharp

edges on a part which is routinely handled by customer employees.

( C.E. NIEHOFF & CO.: Delivered process and source to manufacture cast

steel housing for the MRAP military vehicle program to eliminate breakage

and, deliver a smooth finish surface with improved dimensional precision.

( C.E. NIEHOFF & CO.: Saved approximately $200,000 in parts and

distribution costs through volume purchasing of similarly designed Hum Vee

military vehicle alternators, strong payment terms negotiations, and

reduced freight through local sources.

( C.E. NIEHOFF & CO.: Improved supplier base through strategic sourcing and

consolidation of military use OEM parts suppliers leaving only extremely

qualified multi-skilled vendors, driving a 10% reduction in nonconforming

material rejections and associated production delays / line stoppages

( C.E. NIEHOFF & CO.: Smoothly transitioned several military vehicle

injection molded parts (including raw materials such as polyethylene HDPE,

and proprietary dyes and pigmentations which were drop shipped direct to

the molding contractor) raw and machined Aluminum castings from one

military supplier to another without compromising quality or on-time

delivery.

( C.E. NIEHOFF & CO.: Delivered $22,000 savings for injection molded parts,

$124,000 in military manufacturing process savings and a 50% reduction in

machining costs.

( PARKVIEW METAL PRODUCTS: Managed re-slitting of 190,000 pounds of

obsolete or slow moving

Parts for commercial automotive use.

(PARKVIEW METAL PRODUCTS: Developed a robust process to recoup a $10,000

credit for return of obsolete 2nd tier Ford hardware to the supplier.

CAREER

PERFORMANCE

INFORMATION ON DEMAND Bensenville, IL 2009 - Present

CONSULTANT

* Classroom training in Green Belt at the William Deming Six Sigma Masters

Program

* Consulted in sourcing difficult parts for commercial automotive casting

and small parts applications

DEL MEDICAL IMAGING CORP. Franklin Park, Illinois 2008 TO 2009

$26 million FDA/GMP certified and UL approved strategic provider of

radiographic imaging solutions.

SENIOR BUYER

Effectively managed suppliers with emphasis on continuous quality

improvement, cost containment or reduction, materials availability and

value added improvements. Analyzed inventory levels and demand

utilizing an on-line system recommending material or process

CAREER PERFORMANCE

CONTINUED

s substitutes when necessary to meet the identified needs of the customer

and promote on time deliveries. Continually investigated new sources of

castings / CNC machining and developed relationships leading to cost

effective and efficient procurement of all parts necessary to meet the

identified needs of the operation. Advised suppliers of rejections and

finalized settlements with respect to reimbursement or replacement of

products.

( Leveraged a through understanding of supply chain capabilities and

product processing sequences, to achieve delivery of a complex machined and

plated part in less than 24 hours, at the onset of the build cycle to

satisfy the timely fill of a critical $40,000.00 customer order.

( Faced with a "bottleneck" condition at a primary parts supplier sourced

the order to an alternate machine shop and Electro-less Nickel Plater that

expertly processed the 12 ft. long bars, and achieved target delivery

without interruption of final assembly schedules.

C.E. NIEHOFF & COMPANY Evanston, Illinois 2003 TO 2007

$136 million global manufacturer of high output 2nd tier military and heavy

truck brushless alternators.

SENIOR BUYER

Administered $66 million in purchasing contracts. Developed global

purchasing strategy (domestic, Turkey and Italy), and managed contract

process including opportunity analysis, assessment, sourcing, supplier

selection, and implementation. Prepared purchase orders in Fourth Shift

MRPII system for highly-complex, high-dollar categories and managed through

inventory release. Met annual 10-20% inventory reduction goals by critical

usage analysis and reduction or elimination of safety stock. .Mentored four

junior buyers.

( Collaborated with Quality Assurance to ensure on-time delivery and

quality rating of 90% through certification program audits and supplier

performance management.

(Interfaced with Design, Military Sales and clients on design concept &

development stages and sourced custom products.

( Worked with Materials Management to develop and manage military casting

and machining vendor scorecard. Recommended corrective actions to Quality

Director based on analysis and discussions with suppliers

(Created tooling log of significant/unique features or markings and digital

pictures for military sand casting, die casting, investment casting and

injection molding tools to track quarterly modifications and current

qualitative evaluation of tooling condition by supplier.

(Negotiated one-shot supplier to increase production to two 10-hour daily

shifts abating stock-out conditions, key to successful delivery of new

military order. Subsequently sourced multiple-shot military die casting

supplier providing faster and larger yields at decreased costs with zero

delivery issues.

( Solicited support of BOM Engineer to source supplier of both military

machine and anodize manufacturing providing a complete, ready to assemble

part at significant savings

ANDREWS PRODUCTS COMPANY Mount Prospect, Illinois 2002 TO 2003

$13 million manufacturer of motorcycle gears and NASCAR crankshafts.

MATERIALS MANAGER

Directed major contract negotiations including terms and conditions with

critical suppliers to secure goods and services at competitive prices.

Created master production plan and scheduled all new manufacturing orders

based upon production lead times and capacity constraints.

(Evaluated and recommended improvements to lower costs and improve

inventory accuracy.

( Developed the Master Scheduling process to improve and optimize use of

MRP/ERP system to meet key business objectives and customer demand

PARKVIEW METAL PRODUCTS Chicago, Illinois 1999 TO 2001

$100 million manufacturer of metal stampings, tool & die, welding, and

mechanical assembly products for the automotive industry.

Senior Buyer

Evaluated vendor quotes including freight, terms, and services to determine

optimal suppliers. Placed and monitored purchase orders. Authorized payment

and/or corrected invoices and return of non-conforming materials.

( Negotiated best possible "total cost" for commodities balanced against

optimum quality, lead time requirements, and capacity needs

( Expedited, deferred, and re-planned deliveries as required to prevent

back orders or excess stock

(Worked with Quality Management to resolve supplier performance issues and

maintain ISO compliance

( Managed emergency procurement of coil stock during non-business hours for

delivery following business day.

( Managed disposal or sale of scrap, obsolete and surplus materials

( Trained by McAllister & Associates and served as an internal ISO Auditor

to validate consistency of

procedures and work instructions used in assigned departments

Testimonials

"I am pleased to recommend Bill as "While working with Bill, our

a conscientious senior buyer. He company was a supplier to his,

has a greater grasp of the casting he was fair and understanding

industry than is typically demanded when it came to price

of his position. Bill used this justifications. He is not only

expertise to help us gather very aware of costs, but also

essential information and demands that a supplier delivers

facilitate essential design changes "on time". If our company could

on several parts. This permitted us justify hiring someone like

to resolve costly quality and Bill, we wouldn't hesitate one

delivery problems that had plagued minute." August 20, 2007

previous suppliers. As a result Jim Wallgren, Owner, Woods Mfg &

"zero defects" has been achieved, Machining Co.

costs have been reduced and on-time was a consultant or contractor

delivery improved. to Bill at C.E. Niehoff & Co.

Bill is always polite and

professional even when the demands

of the job dictate that he must

assert himself and press an issue.

I expect that Bill will continue to

invest in his professional growth

and distinguish himself in his

career." July 30, 2007

Tom Dore, Engineering/Sales

Manager, Alu-Bra Foundry, Inc.

was with another company when

working with Bill at C.E. Niehoff &

Co.

MANUFACTURING

SOFTWARE:

Great Plains 9.0, AS400 / OPUS( Symix Systems (MRP II: Fourth Shift Edition

PPS

OFFICE

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project 2007(:Excel 2007- Pivot Tables, V

Lookup and Graphs, Word, Power Point,

Education & Certifications

Additional Training

MBA University of Phoenix Schaumburg, IL Softbrands (Fourth Shift

2007 GPA 3.46 Addition PPS)

Relevant Coursework: A Day in the Life of a Buyer

Transformational Leadership ( Resource Introduction to Manufacturing

Optimization ( Managing the Business Enterprise Advanced Manufacturing

( Enterprise Risk ( Finance & Accounting ( Cast Metals Institute, Inc.

Managerial Decision Making ( Strategies for Introduction to Metal Casting

Competitive Advantage ( Human Capital Cost Effective Casting Design

Development ( Maximizing Shareholder Wealth ( Skill Path Seminars

Strategic Implementation & Alignment Managing Multiple Priorities

BS Mac Murray College Jacksonville, IL Deming Six Sigma Masters

CPIM (Certified Production & Inventory Manager) Program

APICS Green Belt Training

AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

American Foundry Society

Association for Operations Management (APICS) -member since 2003

Cambridge Who's Who of Executives & Professionals

Toastmasters International, (Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood Areas)-

Distinguished Toastmaster

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