Manager Plant

Charles E. Clark

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Experienced logistics and distribution professional with a thorough

understanding of the supply chain pipeline. Experienced Planner/Scheduler

with strong math and model building background. Twelve years of experience

in scheduling at

MARS, INC. including snack plant, confectionary copack, and ambient food.

Strong problem solving skills. Proven effective communicator. Expert

level skill sets for implementing lean principles of eliminating waste and

improving efficiency.

Work Experience

MARS, INC.: Greenville, MS.

MRP Specialist 2004- July 2006

Manage inventory control through cycle counts, biannual physical

inventories, and write-offs. These write-offs were charged to franchise

accounts instead of site scrap. Provide system security for MANMAN for

Greenville Site. Maintain MANMAN Bills Of Materials (BOM) and add new

Bills as needed. Ensure FGS (Finished Goods System), VLMS (Vehicle Load

Management System),

and MANMAN continuity. Investigate and rectify all variances. Work with

vendors to disposition all defective materials, including removal from site

and entering returns for credit in system. Coordinate and maintain accuracy

of material movements between off-site warehouse and plant.

Reduced materials inventory by $400k.

Lowered rework inventories from $125k to <$4k.

MARS, INC.: Greenville, MS.

MPS/Logistics Operations Manager 1999- 2004

Provided and analyzed capacity and utilization models to support new

product launches, equipment installation, and learning curves. Created

training tools and instructional aids for the FPS Technician. Functioned

as interim Site Logistics Manager. Served as Logistics representative on

Change Management Team. Managed roll out of new site scheduling tools

providing shift level schedules and feedback on shift performance. Served

as the staff representative on the Design Team for the reengineered

workplace. Functioned as the Warehouse Area Manager as well as

Scheduling and Outbound Logistics Manager.

Rolled out LINX as scheduling tool at Greenville site.

Reduced finished goods inventories, nationwide, from $29M to $8M.

Won the MARS, INC. US 2002 Make the Difference Award for creating a Winning

Environment.

Negotiated the reduction of schedule firm zone by 50%.

Negotiated the Western Deployment Strategy to optimize intermodal cost

savings.

Managed 25 direct reports.

MARS, INC.: Albany, GA.

Scheduling Technician 1990-1999

Utilized data on plant capacity, finished goods inventory, and sales

forecast to produce weekly, quarterly, and annual production plans.

Maintained and modified LOTUS models for local planning. Updated National

Office with data on plant capacity, shifts available, and packaging

activities. Maintained item/resource database necessary for Integrated

Business Systems. Identified trans-shipments needs for inventory

optimization.

Saved $2M in finished goods inventory through planning use of freezer

storage.

Assisted in implementing MANMAN, ScheduleX, and DRP for Albany plant.

Created scheduling models for external, RDC, and internal copacking.

Negotiated rates, shifts, and schedule changes with external copack

vendors.

Document Control Rep for scheduling on ISO 9000 project.

Dougherty County Board of Education Albany, GA

School Board Member 1994-1999

Set system policies. Approved personnel decisions. Heard appeals of

grievances. Approved system budget. Approved strategic plan. Provided

for public hearings and response to public imput. Maintained

Public/Media relations. Chairman of Finance Committee.

In 1994, Albany, GA was flooded by tropical storm Alberto. 30,000 people

were made homeless. 4 schools were damaged beyond repair. None of the

schools could be rebuilt due to their location within the flood plain. As

Finance chairman, it was my job to work with the Asst. Superintendent for

Business Affairs to ensure that we met all federal regulations and

guidelines. Also,

we worked together to publish the Request For Quote (RFQ) for Project

Management of building 3 new schools and upgrading 5 more.

To manage a project of this scope, I implemented a monthly review of

expenditures. This process called for review of actual costs against

planned expenses and discussion of variances. Learnings were identified and

captured for future application. Current month and next month were reviewed

and changes approved as needed. After initial resistance, this process was

embraced by all involved... feedback was that individuals felt more

involved and their efforts were recognized.

Education

BSEd Mathematics: Georgia Southwestern College Americus, GA.

AA Liberal Arts: Albany Jr. College Albany, GA.

Compensation History

Over the last 5 years, my pay scale has been from $42k - $80k per year.

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