JOHN OSMENT

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Cottondale, AL 35453 abhmn8@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Logistics/Production Manager with 17+ years experience in Production

Management, Planning, Logistics, Inventory, Purchasing, Packaging, Assembly

and Warehouse management. Skilled in sourcing and negotiating prices of

materials as well as purchasing finished products. Experience includes

working with large OEM customers regarding orders, prices and product

specifications. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with

others. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, AS400, SAP, Visio, inventory

control, sales and purchasing programs. Experienced in International

travel.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Brose Tuscaloosa, Vance, AL 6/2004 - present

Production and Logistic Manager

. Established logistic processes and procedures during factory start-up.

. Implemented and maintain FIFO using kanban procedures for material and

sub-assembly.

. Initiated logistic practices.

. Developed and tested material packaging concepts.

. Trained in several locations in Europe.

. Manage JIS-JIT production and delivery to MBUSI with no finished goods

inventory.

. Control material inventory using cycle counting and SAP delivery

parameters.

. Evaluate and procure logistic equipment.

. Manage to meet OEE, Right first time, ppm and efficiency targets.

. Manage multi-shift production process.

. Evaluate te and tm times. Maintain change management process including

routings, bills of material and production versions.

. Implement continuous improvement plans.

. Implement successful on-line operator trainings.

. Implement successful cost reductions.

. Launch of new product and numerous engineering changes.

. Conduct Supplier Logistic evaluations, improvement workshops and security

of supply meetings to educate suppliers on requirements for labeling,

packaging, safety stocks, response times while preparing emergency

contact lists and supply plans.

. Define work and packaging instructions from the supplier, in the

production process and to the customer.

JVC Magnetics America, Tuscaloosa, AL 1989 - 2004

Production Planning and Purchasing Manager 1989 - 2004

Managed all production planning, purchasing, scheduling and material

control functions for a manufacturing facility of up to 300 employees in a

24 hours per day, 7 days a week work environment.

. Purchased and negotiated prices of more than 300 production material

items.

. Controlled material and finished good inventory levels by closely

monitoring status.

. Gained new cost reduction of more than $2,000 per month.

. Forecasted sales quantities, production requirements and necessary

inventory levels for 75 separate finished products.

. Consulted with customers to gain new business and find opportunities for

expansion.

. Worked closely with customers to determine customer specifications and

expectations and issued information to Engineering and Production

sections.

. Developed and adjusted production schedules as needed to ensure factory

efficiency and meet customer requirements.

. Calculated production costs and standards that were used in price

negotiations with customers.

. Scheduled and ordered materials from domestic and international sources

with lead times of 1 day to 3 months.

. Scheduled production to meet production goals of 4 production lines

producing 210,000 pieces per day.

. Prepared and issued delivery schedules and plans to major customers.

. Identified, duplicated and developed custom packaging methods.

. Sourced new materials and suppliers to improve factory efficiency.

. Budgeted for 6-month material purchases of over $24 million.

. Developed and maintained ISO 9001 quality system and ISO 14000

environmental system.

. Forecasted and purchased over 25 items for resale as branded goods.

. Operated Planning Department consistently 10% below budgeted allowance.

Loading, Molding and Packaging Manager 1994 - 2002

Managed production in 3 departments of up to 100 operators and 8

supervisors. Production included 3 loading/assembly lines, 8 mold machines

and 4 packaging lines.

. Interviewed and hired production employees.

. Handled employee evaluations, counseling and termination of employees.

. Increased efficiency of pieces per person per day by more than 25%.

. Reduced accidents by more than 20% through a strong safety program and

promoting safe work habits.

. Exceeded production targets of 6,000,000 pieces per month by improving

supervision and employee training.

. Developed and maintained ISO 9000 quality system.

. Operated equipment and performed minor repairs on machinery.

Warehouse Manager 1989 - 1994

. Managed all shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

. Maintained accurate material inventory records.

Dairy Fresh Corporation, Mobile, AL 1985 - 1989

Warehouse Supervisor

Supervised loading of all shipments.

Maintained accurate inventory levels of product.

Scheduled factory production to meet shipments while reducing product

spoilage.

Purchased branded products for resale.

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, AL 1985

B.S. Major: Science Minor: Business Management

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