ORA ROBERT CROSS
Antwerp, OH *****
Phone: 419-***-**** E-Mail: ********@********.***
SUMMARY
Diverse experience in production and material control with an emphasis on
inventory and warehouse management. Intuitive decision-maker who works
well with a team to maximize available resources. Qualified by 30 years
experience in production and inventory management, sales, accounting and
employee management.
Areas of Expertise:
Computer Skills Product Shipping/Freight Cost
Negotiation
Team Building People Skills
Employee Relations Planning and Problem Solving
Policy and Procedure formulation ISO 9001 Procedures
QuickBooks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COIL CRAFT INCORPERATED, Coldwater OH
2007-Present
Plant Manager
Coordinated the start up and hiring of personnel for the new business.
. Coordinated the interviewing and hiring of all personnel
. Responsible for the purchase of all supplies for the facility
. Negotiate freight rates for inbound and outbound truck load shipments
. Responsible for all accounts payable
MAGIC COIL PPRODUCTS LLC, Butler, IN
2005-2007
Assistant Plant Manager
. Manage the production of two coil slitters.
. The daily production of 600-900 tons of steel.
. Supervised a team of 14 members on first shift and 10 members on
second shift.
. Maintained inventory of all materials necessary to produce and ship
600-900 tons per day.
CROSS CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS LLC, Payne, OH.
2004-2009
Business Owner- Manufacturer and Distributor of Steel Roofing and Siding
DIETRICH METAL FRAMING, Hicksville, OH 1991-2004
Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager
Managed the production and inventory of 3500 tons of steel. Worked closely
with sales to maintain on- time shipping schedules.
. Maintained production and shipping schedules with 98% on-time delivery.
. Processed 3500 tons of stock per month insuring no dead inventory.
. Supervised three supervisors to maintain production goals of 95% machine
run time.
. Supervised four expeditors who acquired raw material and scheduled
product to be processed resulting in 95% run time, a 15% improvement
within two years.
Production Expeditor
Acquired raw material, scheduled production runs and inventory management.
. Scheduled six machines that produced 1500 tons of product per month
. Scheduled production runs to meet customer shipping schedules.
. Set inventory levels to forecast and meet stock production goals.
. Responded to time-sensitive, short lead-time customer orders resulting in
satisfied customers and repeat orders.
Shift Supervisor
Supervised the pulling and loading of material to be placed on trailers for
shipping.
. Supervised the loading of box cars with slit coil.
. Supervised six truck loaders and a billing clerk with zero OSHA
recorded accidents.
. Loaded 15-20 trailers per shift with zero errors.
PLUMMER TRUCKING, Paulding, OH 1991
Fleet Dispatcher
Tracked movement of truck fleet and secured loads to and from customers.
. Dispatched flatbed and van trailers for pick-up and delivery of goods
while keeping empty miles to 15% or less for fleet.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B.A. in Business Administration, Defiance College, Defiance, OH
Currently Pursuing MBA Defiance College, Defiance, OH
Salary
Negotiable