Nik Beal
PO Box **** Toccoa, Georgia ? 706-***-**** or 765-***-**** ?
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Materials Manager, General Foreman, Production Supervisor
Accomplished Materials Manager with 13+ years of experience. Seeking a
challenging management position in a manufacturing industry where my past
achievements, experience, and strong capabilities will most fully
contribute to the organization's growth and profitability.
KEY STRENGTHS & CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Operations Management Process Improvement
Union Avoidance
Quality Assurance Customer Service
Product Development
Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Master Planning
Access Query
MRP 101/102 Microsoft Software Proficient
AS400
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
HABERSHAM Toccoa, GA
2007-9/2010
AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION Cumberland, MD 2004-
2007
Gas City, IN
1999-2004
EMERSON TOOL COMPANY Menominee, MI
1993-1999
Materials Manager
. Managed all plant operations, to include production, shipping &
receiving, purchasing and scheduling functions. Supervised and
directed all employee training programs, safety programs, and plant
improvement projects.
. Participated in Kaizen events and direct involvement in implementing
and maintaining 5-S.
. Member of the PLT (Plant Leadership Team) and directly accountable for
the Plant Buyer, Planner, Inventory Control Manager, Coordinator,
Plant Supervisors and 58 hourly employees.
. Succeeded and maintained cycle count accuracy goals of 99.63%;
delivery goals for on-time and complete shipments of 99.78%.
. Relocated WIP warehouse in conjunction with the implementation of
parts identification, labeling, and locating to maximize flow. Reduced
WIP inventory by 30%.
. Implemented processes ensuring the consumption of high volume/high
dollar material creating positive MUV and a reduction in product cost.
. Obtained reductions in purchase minimums and cost while ensuring
uninterrupted production.
. Succeeded in the development of cycle count programs to target
specific material classifications.
. Organized numerous Finished Goods warehouse consolidations.
. Directly involved in the planning and implementation for two
Greenfield plant start ups.
. Directed the planning and execution of Kitchen Cabinet production (new
concept).
. Developed and implemented new hire orientation materials in support of
AWC's Mission Statement while promoting teamwork. Developed
scorecards for all areas of operations.
. Directly involved in technical interviews, pre and new hire
orientations for salaried and hourly personnel.
. Sponsored numerous cross functional teams in support of process
improvements.
. Directly involved in defining and implementation of annual plant
budgets.
. Project Leader for the implementation of "Lean Manufacturing"
techniques for continued improvement for inventory targets.
. Succeeded in integrating Finishing Operations with Assembly Operations
(new concept).
. Selected member of high level strategic business planning teams.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Dale Carnegie Supervisory Training Cultural and Leadership Development
Training APICS