Nik Beal

PO Box **** Toccoa, Georgia ? 706-***-**** or 765-***-**** ?

abjhdo@r.postjobfree.com

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

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