Paula S. Kaiser

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Milford, IN **542

Phone: 574-***-**** or E-Mail: abhaos@r.postjobfree.com

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

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