Engineer Systems

Fred Toler

*** ******* *****

Irmo, South Carolina 29063

Phone: 803-***-**** E-mail: abh5ri@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications and Accomplishments:

Information Technology Systems

• Implemented automation control systems for ERP manufacturing based on

analysis of business processes using TOC (Theory of Constraints), LEAN and Six

Sigma.

• Implemented ERP systems covering production, fulfillment and distribution

warehousing that utilized Oracle, Visual Enterprise, and bar coding.

• Developed specialized client/server applications

• Responsible for rollout of a CRM within 45 Days for the ERP system.

• Experienced in systems integration for merging companies averaging $12M-

$60M with compressed timelines.

• Facilitate / document business processes using value stream mapping applying

LEAN methodologies

Strategic Planning

• Prepare plans for Information systems growth of services to external and internal

customers based upon the needs of the business

• Design roadmap for transitioning three companies of $60 million combined sales

utilizing varying ERP systems to a centralized ERP system

• Develop process flows for automation controls of material handling, order entry,

production, fulfillment, warehouse, WIP and manufacturing equipment.

Budgeting and Finance

• Develop and manage budgets in excess of $750k for multiple departments

• Create and manage capitol budgets in excess of $1M

• Responsible for over $100k in information systems and telecom savings for 2010

Management

• Proven ability to manage several teams for multiple projects concurrently

• 17+ years managing and developing employees in multiple locations (up to 14

direct reports with over 20 indirect)

• Multiple successful ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations for

corporations

• $5M+ plant consolidation managing the entire process covering design, bidding,

building construction, relocation of production equipment, and design of process

flow.

Experience:

ITW BIGG, Chapin, SC (2008 – Present)

Manager of Information Systems

• ITW acquired FB Johnston Graphics in August 2008

• Develop and manage capitol / expense budgets for $60+ Million multi-site division of ITW

• Responsible for all data and telecommunications for multi-site organization

• Direct integration and maintenance of an Oracle ERP system in a client/server environment, Synergy

Linux ERP system, and other smaller manufacturing systems

• Develop NET applications for external and internal customers using VB and C#

• Hire, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of employees

Accomplishments:

• Managed plant consolidation of an $12M division systems into existing FBJ business

• Wrote custom quote application for all business units within division

• Reduced IT expenses by $100k within first year

FB Johnston Group, Chapin, SC (1995 – 2008)

Director of Information Systems

• Develop and manage capitol / expense budgets

• Manage data and telecommunications for multi-site organization

• Direct design, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle ERP system in a client/server

environment

• Develop strategic roadmaps for IT systems for external and internal customers

• Hire, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of employees

• Designed, implemented, and installed systems using Microsoft and Apple operating systems, Novell,

Oracle, MS SQL, Visual Mfg, and also infrastructure systems required for Internet connectivity such

as firewalls, DNS, web, and FTP servers

• Develop applications using .NET for internal and external solutions providing enhancements to the

ERP system by integration of an online store, fulfillment & distribution, customer forecast planning,

engineering, production scheduling (both plant and departmental levels) and EDI.

Accomplishments:

• Completed a $5M plant consolidation project on time and under budget

• Implemented Inform Visual Manufacturing ERP client/server application

• Reengineered voice and data infrastructure of LAN and WAN for a $10k monthly cost savings

• Implemented wireless warehouse system for movement / tracking / cycle counting

• Developed multiple applications for internal and external customers

Laidlaw Environmental, Columbia, SC (1994-1995)

Sr. Systems Engineer (Hired as consultant to solve network reliability issues)

• Develop standards for data networks comprised of over 120 locations, and 3500+ users

• Train IS staff on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of client-server systems and network

troubleshooting and maintenance

• Manage and provide direction for network infrastructure including Cisco routers, Frame Relay

Cloud, Windows NT, and Novell servers.

Accomplishments:

• Optimized network infrastructure to reduce average bandwidth from 70-80% to less than 20%,

reducing downtime to less than 1% for the WAN

• Implemented Cabletron network management system allowing for entire network to be managed

from corporate office

Vanstar Corporation, Columbia, SC (1990-1994)

Sr. Project Engineer

• Manage large scale implementation projects for corporations

• Design, implement, and maintain various systems for multiple customers

• Function as team leader for multiple projects

Accomplishments:

• Planned and installed IBM/Netware systems for the state of South Carolina

• Implemented OS/2 and AS/400 Connectivity projects for Providence Hospital

• Designed WAN system for financial company merging SNA (AS/400) and TCPIP networks

• Designed, installed, and maintained Premier Ask-A-Nurse systems which operated 24 X 7 as a

paperless systems for tracking patient calls of Providence Hospital and Baptist Medical

Education / Specialized Training:

• Delta State University / Mississippi State University / Midlands Technical

• Columbia College - Starting Fall 2010 to complete BS in Business

• Novell CNE

• Oracle DBA

• Microsoft VB.NET Application Development

• Network General Sniffer for network security

• Infor ERP - Visual Manufacturing

• Theory of Constraints (TOC)

• LEAN methodologies

References:

Bob Underwood - CFO (abh5ri@r.postjobfree.com)803-***-****

(CFO of Colite Industries)

Karol Lowery – Tyco Elctronics 803-***-****

(HR Director)

Laurie Gantt – Remax Realtor 803-***-****

(Previous FBJ Production Mgr)

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