Paula S. Kaiser
Milford, IN **542
Phone: 574-***-**** or E-Mail: *********@*****.***
I have several years experience in the manufacturing field with a strong
emphasis in the roles of purchasing agent, supplier relationship, and
material planning. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven individual
that would be a fit for your organization.
Work Experience -
Rinker Boat Company Syracuse, IN May 2010 to May
2011
Senior Material Planner - May 2010 to May 2011
1. Planning and procuring materials to support all boat production
build.
2. Team member implementing a revised Kanban card system. Process
included calculation of lead time, package size, and usage per
boat.
3. Utilizing quote procedure to obtain pricing for the engineering
segment for the company.
4. Developed MRB or material review board for the company. Members
include engineering, materials, quality, and production line
representative.
5. Inventory control by utilizing cycle counts of high volume
materials.
Utilimaster Corporation Wakarusa, IN September 1999 to May
2010
Aftermarket Parts Purchasing Agent/Planner - April 2009 - Present
1. Increased fill rate from 79% to 86% for Day 1 for aftermarket
purchased parts.
1. Cost savings of approximately $38,590 - renegotiating current
aftermarket parts.
1. MRP utilized for procuring all aftermarket parts.
1. Inventory Reduction Team member.
Receiving Materials Manager - January 2008 - April 2009
1. Supervised 23 employees with 3 direct reports.
1. Established warehouse team to identify and map racks within the
warehouse to be utilized for bin locations.
1. Established the tool to track dock audits for incoming
materials.
1. Cost reduction in indirect labor of $76,590 in 2008.
1. Established bin location process for identifying material within
the warehouse.
Materials Manager - July 2007 - December 2007
1. Kanban program implementation for fabricated aluminum and steel
materials.
1. Member of Implementation Team for Upgrade Aurora 21 Software
MPS/MRP.
1. Initiated ECAR when issues with suppliers.
1. Material representative for fleet plant Quality MRB (Materials
Review Board) which reviewed and disposition rejected materials.
Purchasing Agent - September 2002 - July 2007
1. Member of Strategic Cost Reduction Team with savings per year of
$550,000 to $850,000 per year.
1. Developed Supplier Report Cards.
1. Negotiated tooling and production parts for plastic injection
molding in China.
1. Negotiated new tooling for aluminum castings with savings
$76,900.
1. Initiated ECARs to suppliers to find root cause.
Plant Materials Manager - September 2001 - September 2002
1. Team member of Truck Body Cost Reduction Team.
1. Team member of the Truck Body Compressed Lead Time or CLT Truck.
Commodity Manager - September 1999 to September 2001
1. Purchased material, scheduling, and delivery follow-up.
1. Commodities included steel and aluminum fabricated materials.
Phillips Industries Syracuse, IN September 1996 to
1999
Purchasing and Material Manager: Reporting to Vice President of
Operations,
oversees Purchasing, Scheduling, Production Control, and Inventory
Control
functions company wide to support the building of stainless steel
quarter fenders
and cushion clamps to Navistar trucks.
1. All purchased material sourcing decisions and major pricing
negotiations
and control development for raw steel, extruded rubber, plastic,
and fiberglass.
2. Goal setting, monitoring, and supervision of 5 direct reports.
2. Member of team implementing QS9000 Program.
CTB, Inc. Milford, IN August 1976 to 1996
Buyer: Participate in the activities involved in the purchase,
warehouse, and transportation of materials, supplies and contracted
services used in the operation and production of automated feeding
equipment. Negotiated pricing with suppliers and procured raw
materials to support production.
Education
Goshen College Organizational Leadership B.S., Goshen, IN
(Honors)-2007
Ivy Tech State College, Warsaw, IN - 2005
Associate Degree - Applied Science Business Management
(Honors)
Technical Certification - Business Administration
Institute of Supply Management Certification Course - Indiana
University
South Bend, South Bend, IN
Quality Leadership Certificate (Quality Control)
Work Skills for Leaders Certificate
Member APICS #1749820 Michiana Chapter
Activities
Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Committee
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST