Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
GREG TAYLOR
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Summary: Over 25 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations and
Facilities Management with emphases in Mechanical Procurement.
Facilities Management including Real Estate negotiation, Field/Corporate
relocations as well as Space Planning, construction requirements and
development
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America
2004 to 2011
Senior Buyer / Commodity Manager
Accepted offer of full time employment with Mitsubishi Digital in April of
2004
Retained same responsibility in the plastic development and procurement
area, reporting to Commodity Manager
Assignments include more detailed involvement and supplier section for an
average of 50 to 75 new molds per year for both structural and high
cosmetics
Position required travel to key suppliers regarding scheduling, problem
solving and general business related issues.
Interface with all levels of Management within detailing Scheduling, Cost
Reduction Programs and Project overviews
2007 was promoted to position of Commodity Manager for World Wide
Procurement of all Plastic components. (Injection, Extrusion, Forming, EPS
for packaging and Fabrication)
Background includes Molds construction and Molding within North America and
Internationally
Cost reduction programs entailed changes in Mold/Part Design, Resin
selections and Suppliers
Self-Employed
2003 to 2004
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America (Senior Buyer)
Contract with Mitsubishi's procurement department having the
responsibilities for handling plastic injection molds and molded
components for Mitsubishi's Television products, reporting to Commodity
Manager
Prepare RFQ's attended Design and Block meetings to ensure designs,
schedules and part requirements were maintained
Processed approved parts notifications involving Engineering and Quality
BCP Systems, Inc. 2002 -
2003
Manager, Material - reported to the General Manager of Operations of a
leading Contract Manufacture and Repair Depot specializing in the repair of
a verity of complex systems/peripherals and the aircraft industry's In-
flight Entertainment cable and harness assemblies
Overall responsibilities included but were not limited to Purchasing,
Inventory/Production control, Stockrooms and Shipping and Receiving.
. Established and control manageable inventory level in keeping with
customer demands and overall sales backlog
. Developed and long term buys for common products, reducing costs and
lead times
. Developed buying strategies in support of customers demands without
existing forecasts
. Maintained inventory accuracy within 2%
. Interfaced directly with Mission Critical customers to ensure close
communications in support of their requirements and changing business
climates
. Overall responsibly for customer provided inventory(s)
Self-Employed
2001 - 2002
Xtrememac Inc.
. Startup Company based in Florida. Played intricate roll in
developing after-market accessories directed towards the Apple
Computer products. (IPod, Mac Servers, iMac)
. Assisted in the design and developed from a purchasing and source
development for products ranging from sheet metal and plastic molder
components for iMac and Apples' servers.
MicroNet Technology, Inc. 1999-
2001
Vice President of Operations - reported to Vice President and General
Manager of a $15M Storage Solution provider. Overall responsibility for all
Operational activity(s) including, Purchasing, Production,
Inventory/Production Control, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Engineering.
. Established and coordinated budgets for all related
activities/negotiations for Corporate relocation, including space
planning, construction requirements, voice and data installation and
move-in
. Established and controlled all budgets for responsible areas as noted
. Played an intricate roll in the introduction of a variety of new data
storage products
. Developed and implemented Operational Policies and Procedures that
streamlined New Products introduced to Production with minimal risk
. Out-sourced the appropriate components and sub-assemblies in order to
control In House overhead/head count
Self-Employed 10/97
- 4/99
Facility and Project Management - Provided services to a variety of clients
in the fields of Operations and Facility Management
Operations - Defined and established operational needs for clients in the
areas of Manufacturing and Manufacturing out-sourcing.
Helped define and develop needs within the organization for Inventory
Planning, Production, Policies/Procedures and supplier source development.
Facility Management - Assisted clients with all building needs and
requirements including space-planning requirements for current and future
needs. Acted on behalf of the client during Real Estate searches for
relocation
Managed and directed all aspects of clients' relocation including lease
negotiations, building layouts, internet and phone installations and all
other move-in logistics requirements.
MAI SYSTEMS CORP. Irvine, CA. / MAI BASIC FOUR, Tustin, CA
1978 - 1997
Director, Plant Services (1993 - 1997) - Reported to COO of $80M software
development/system integration company Developed, implemented and managed
plant services function for multi-site, multi-state U.S. employee base (11
major locations plus home offices totaling 9 states)
. Managed acquisitions of new office locations throughout the U.S.,
including facilities specifications, location and lease negotiation
. Performed space planning, facilities layout, and managed
implementation of major office consolidations in northern California
(37,000sf. to 8500sf.), southern California Headquarters (148,000sf.
to 50,200sf.)
Additional positions held with MAI Basic Four Inc. 1978 to 1993
Manager, Plant Services (1991 to 1992) Reported to Vice President of
Operations
Manager Quality Control/General Services (1988 to 1991) Reported to the
Director of Procurement
Manager, Production Buying (1982 to 1988) Plastics, Metal Fabrication
and Electro Mechanical
Senior Buyer (1978 to 1982) Plastics- Metal Fabrication Electro
Mechanical
United States Marine Corp. Honorable Discharge
MRP managed with SAP
Personal and Professional references available upon request
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